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Post by qbert on Jan 9, 2010 23:43:46 GMT -4
i was just wondering what type of line you guys like to use. I have started using braid because i really hate losing my rapalas but i haven't found one i really like yet. I fish shallow water and feel like braid is too visible sometimes. i still use mono for my skitter pops because braid just kills the action. I haven't fallen in love with any brand for either type and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations?? Josh
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Post by muskiehunter on Jan 10, 2010 0:35:11 GMT -4
Hey Josh, I'm kinda in the same boat you are.I have been using Berkley Fireline in the smoke color.It seems to work pretty well due to the fact that in shallow water there are more weeds to break up its outline.I'm sure there is something better out there just haven't found it yet I like to use flourocarbon if I can and have had good luck with not losing any of my Rapalas. ;)And Ted It has to be 12lb test or more though.Can't be using any of that light stuff  |
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Post by qbert on Jan 10, 2010 15:44:56 GMT -4
i tried flouro and had alot of problems with tangles at the spool and line twist, but it was a cheap brand so maybe i will just have to try something better.
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Post by John Neves on Jan 10, 2010 17:27:26 GMT -4
I use 8, 10 and 12lb test mono BPS Excel line, so far so good... But I'm buying new stuff for this season so I'll probably change lines soon.
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Post by bryms2003 on Jan 31, 2010 16:03:31 GMT -4
Power pro Braided line is great 10lb test/2lb Diam. on my ultra lights and 15/6 on my everyday rods. Need a with alot of flex because this line has no strech to it. Plus i came up with a way to eliminate the need for backing on braided line so you don't have to worry getting into the weeker backing mono.
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Post by guitarguy on Feb 9, 2010 4:11:40 GMT -4
I used to use Power Pro for throwing Cranks, but even though the stuff is amazingly strong, I have found that sometimes it's just too visible. So, here's what I do.
I Spool up with Power Pro 40lb/10lb. Diam., then I make a leader with 20lb Fluorocarbon.
I tie a 12inch or so Fluorocarbon leader directly to the Power Pro. I think I use a blood knot, though I'm not exactly sure what it's called exactly.
Then I go and find the smallest snap I can with a good pound test rating and tie it on the end, so I can quickly change lures. It seems like alot of work, but if you get into some cleaner water, you will notice that your catch rate will increase.
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Post by crankbait09 on Jan 17, 2011 20:39:47 GMT -4
Hey Guys,
give Yo-Zuri Hybrid a shot. I have used that since 2009 and dont use anything else but. I have 6lb camo green on my spinning reel and i have 12lb camo green on my baitcaster.
Great line!! low memory and minimal twists. I have tried other lines but end up dissatisfied with the performance. I was looking for line that was a little cheaper but the quality just wasnt there.
Yo-Zuri is part Nylon and part fluorocarbon..........
highly recommend!
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Post by Jason on Jan 18, 2011 0:51:22 GMT -4
I will agree . This is my favorite line . I prefer the clear over the green though . But I'll run either of them .
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Post by Fishooked on Jan 18, 2011 10:15:27 GMT -4
I'm really not trying to be a Rapala homer here, but I've found Sufix Elite ine to just be flat out excellent.
I dont think any line can completely eliminate line twist, personally I think it's just me lol, but it seems that Sufix is much more resistant to it.
Sufix Siege I do not like at all. It has greater abrasion resistance, however the way the line is coated its difficult to tie knots that work. Then again I suck at knots. But just figured Id throw it out there.
I have bought their Fluorocarbon and plan on using it this spring.
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Post by Tom on Jan 18, 2011 12:45:39 GMT -4
For braid it would be power pro, the green stuff in 50lb breaking strain. Mono i have always used daiwa sensor, and i have never found anything more reliable or generally as good. I use it in 10lb, 18lb, and 20lb breaking strains depending on what sort of fishing im doing. For fluorocarbon, i use berkley vanish in 17lb BS. Its the only fluorocarbon i've ever used, but its probably my favourite all round line for lure fishing.
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Post by rocfish on Jan 18, 2011 22:07:14 GMT -4
Not a big fan of true braided lines, but I swear by fused "superlines" (Berkley Fireline Crystal) for all of my soft plastics applications on spinning gear. When I'm crankbait fishing with my baitcaster I rely exclusively on fluorocarbon, my favorites being Berkley 100% Fluorocarbon and Vicious Fluorocarbon. I still have some gear spooled up with mono for topwater situations with my favorites being Shakespeare Cajun Cast Red or Berkley Sensation. Just my 2 cents-  |
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Post by DSMick on Jan 19, 2011 4:28:48 GMT -4
I have been using fireline crystal now ever since it 1st came out and ive never had any problems. If anything ive had better luck that i just recently went as low as 6lb test. the only problem is you have to check your line alot for nicks and frays.. cuz if youve got a bad one you get instant line snap on a hard hitting fish.. but i do love the no stretch low memory!!  |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Jan 20, 2011 17:11:17 GMT -4
I always use braid line! this is because then I can feel everything that happens to the bait.
I you are scared of killing the action of the skitterpop then you should consider a less stif rod that can provide more damping. or you could jerk the bait less hard.
The choice of braid can be dificult, personaly I prefer high quality braid that are souple and gives great casting quality's and durability.
Strength is another thing,.. since I fish with light material I am allready happy with an 8 lb line test.
About visability I am still struggaling between the Fireline classic smoke I am using now and the FOX pink line.
The FOX line is the better line if it comes to quality but the Fireline gives me more confidence when it comes to camouflage.
I do prefer the pink line when I am jigging near boats and obstacles so I can clearly see where the fish is going. but then we are talking about compleet different enviroments where I use heavyer rods to so I can keep the fish from snaggin' around stuff.
Just my 2 cents
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Post by DSMick on Jan 28, 2011 13:15:24 GMT -4
About visability I am still struggaling between the Fireline classic smoke I am using now and the FOX pink line. The FOX line is the better line if it comes to quality but the Fireline gives me more confidence when it comes to camouflage. i can agree with that statement. i love how the fireline smoke looks in the water but yeah trying 2 find your line is quit hard. but after a short time the smoke becomes gray than white'ish n is of no use to me :/ and did you know that fireline had a pink line themselves? it was called fireline smooth casting. i miss that line. if i recall i had gotten it from cabelas when it first came out. |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Mar 21, 2011 13:29:14 GMT -4
I think I found the ideal line now! Penn International Premium Braid in Blue! good visibility and underwater it is very good camouflaged too!! souple line with high durability!
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Post by sqhertz on Mar 22, 2011 15:57:02 GMT -4
i use braid with leader on everything.
power pro and sufix are my favs so far with p-line cxx copolymer as my go to leader material.
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Post by jaketomberlin on Mar 23, 2011 0:31:52 GMT -4
Suffix Siege is unbeatable as far as Monofilament goes. I switched from BPS Excel (which is great) to Suffix 5 years ago. I was using suffix line on all my SlSH-20 surfcasting reels and was amazed at how well the Suffix resisted the elements of surf fishing, so I switched over for freshwater too. 10 lb. suffix siege will work beautifully for almost every technique in bass fishing except fishing heavy brush or flipping.
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Post by 90collector on Mar 23, 2011 0:38:37 GMT -4
I use spiderwire stealth 50lb in green on a baitcaster, mainly due to the fact that I fish a lot of rocks and logs/weeds and was sick of losing $6-$9 rapalas everytime I went fishing. I have even pulled in logs now, and usually the hook straightens out causing the lure to come free of the snag before the line breaks. I also use 80lb spiderwire stealth on my musky gear since I lost a lure to a sturgeon (accidentally snagged it, and it went upstream and I couldn't even slow it down) on 50lb braid
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Post by purplehog44 on Mar 25, 2011 11:13:58 GMT -4
I use Suffix mono in smoke green and Maxima is my second choice, it's getting hard to find.
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Mar 26, 2011 15:45:32 GMT -4
i love green and camo in suffix and maxima also not a worry with both
john.
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jun 16, 2011 5:37:12 GMT -4
After being disappointed with the new Sufix 832 and also PowerPro could be better, I decided to try something new. I came across a 'thermally bonded braid' and bought a spool of 6lb Fluorescent Yellow. I took it for a quick test to our swimming pool and it seems to be pretty good. The first thing is that the color is embedded into the line and it doesn't come off at! I never noticed anything either on my fingers (when spooling it onto my Orra SX) nor when I was reeling in loose line at the swimming pool. It is quiet and smooth. It has the feeling of mono but limper and virtually no memory and no stretch. It is made with Spectra fibers and something else, then thermally bonded together. It is made in the USA and is not so expensive. You can check it out on their website: Hi-Seas WildFireI'm going to give it some more testing and I'll get back with a little review. Nigel |
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Post by turttle on Jun 16, 2011 5:55:51 GMT -4
I've only just started using braid berkly fireline fluro green 20lb with 12lb vanish leader. I was a bit worried about the visibility of the braid but i caught 4 trout all about 47cm long trolling eskos in the local dam on the weekend so maybe color doesn't matter  |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jun 16, 2011 13:02:55 GMT -4
I've only just started using braid berkly fireline fluro green 20lb with 12lb vanish leader. I was a bit worried about the visibility of the braid but i caught 4 trout all about 47cm long trolling eskos in the local dam on the weekend so maybe color doesn't matter On my last fishing trip I caught a nice Comb grouper using PowerPro 30lb moss green without a leader - just tied directly to the snap link and a Daiwa SP Minnow. The color had faded somewhat to a light green/pale yellow but it didn't stop the fish from striking the lure. Admittedly it was early morning and still not full light. I think it depends on the water color/conditions. Nigel |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jun 29, 2011 11:03:56 GMT -4
Back to PowerPro again. I've been looking for a thin diameter line for my ultra light gear for a while now and tried PowerPro 10 lb line (I didn't know there was a thinner one available) but was kind of disappointed in the difference between the stated diameter and the actual diameter - 0.14mm stated > 0.22mm plus/minus actual. So I got some Hi Seas Wildfire 6 lb but it was twice as thick as stated and 10 lb instead of the stated 6 lb and after several times of using it (on my Orra SX - I measured it before loading it on my ultra light) it became flat instead of round  I still kind of like it though as it keeps its color real good - doesn't rub off or fade. Then I was poking around eBay and came across PowerPro 5 lb; so I bought it. It arrived the other day and the first thing was to measure its diameter and its breaking strain. Good results Stated diameter: 0.1 mm > actual: 0.11/0.12mm.Its breaking strain: stated on the package and spool: 3 Kg (5 lb) > actual: 4 Kg. Now this is interesting: on their website PowerPro Specs there is no 5 lb line BUT the first entry is for line diameter of 0.1 mm and a claimed 5 Kg (8 lb) breaking strain. So I'm not sure why I have 5 lb on my spool of PowerPro, but it is really (more than likely) 8 lb  Anyway, besides that I'm happy with it and am off to our swimming pool in an hour to try it out with a CD-1 and an MFR - maybe also a J-5..... Nigel |
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Post by 007fishfingers on Jun 29, 2011 19:17:20 GMT -4
hi nigel, i use power pro a lot but last year a friend got me a spool of diamond braid from a bass pro shop, and that is a great line better than power pro in my view  |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jun 30, 2011 5:23:08 GMT -4
hi nigel, i use power pro a lot but last year a friend got me a spool of diamond braid from a bass pro shop, and that is a great line better than power pro in my view What's the stated breaking strain and diameter? Can you measure the diameter and breaking strain for me? Nigel |
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Post by dea on Jul 26, 2011 14:54:16 GMT -4
The line weight depends on Rapala size. However, I just use monofilament. Here is my breakdown.
For F-5/CD-5 through F-9/CD-7 I use 8lb test. Sometimes, I'll go down to 6lb test for the F-5/CD-5 if I'm in an area that I know I will not hit the weeds or get hungup. Anything more and I lose feel and control.
For F-11, I use 10lb.
For CD-9, I use 10lb.
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