Fishing Line

[Bassmastergm]

What type of line do you use? I need to respool my reels but wanted to get a few thoughts on some line choices before I buy any.

[islaysteelies]

Trilene XL for all my reels...

[BEAGLEMAN]

What type of fishing are you talking about? What type of structure? Give us more info and I'm sure you will get a lot of opinions to sort out.

[Rupestris]

Stren Magnathin in 12lb. and 6lb.

[islaysteelies]

I take that back...When I go to the Detroit River, it's 6lb Fireline...Hope that helps...

[Bassmastergm]

I am fishing for bass around weeds and stumps need somthing that is easy to cast.

[Tattoo Mike]

Yeah it varies for me as well. I use 10 lbs test stren powerbraid line on the detroit river cause its thinner and cuts the water better as well as having no memory. I also use it for bass and always with a leader. For trout on small streams and for panfish on lakes I use 4lbs mono usually stren sensor, although the new fluorocarbon lines are nice. I used to use nothing but spiderwire or fireline but saw that after fighting a big fish it would cut into itself.

[YPSIFLY]

P-Line. Both the cx and the floroclear. They seem to have less memory than other lines. I'm really impressed with how well the Florclear works on my baitcaster.

[Steely-Head]

Spiderline Braid for bass crankin', Stren Magnathin for steelie/trout fishin' and walleye castin'...

[northern_outdoorsman]

Most of the year I use Berkley Vanish 4-10 pound test depending on the Species. My Steelhead Rod is spooled with Maxima UltraGreen 6-8 lb with a Berkley Vanish Leader because the Maxima is better for the colder weather....

[jpollman]

On my reels for Bassin' I run 14 lb Fireline.
Haven't been bit or broken off yet ! It's GREAT stuff !

When using baitcasting gear for heavy cover and when flipping tubes, brush hogs, and jigs I use Berkley Whiplash Braided line or Berkley Fireline. The new super lines contribute the strength of braided lines with the sensitivity of mono allowing maximum fishing standards when I fish tournies. On my spinning reels I swear by Berkley Sensi-Thin since it is strong, yet responsive. Diameters and line breaking strength depend, and these days many anglers are using flourocarbon as well. Some factors to consider when using flouro is the usage of lures, and what areas you may be fishing. Flourocarbon retains water, UV rays, dirt, and other grim and is a great choice for fishing in clear water since it is virtually invisible. When fishing topwater baits it should be avoided since it has a density greater than water and tends to sink. If you are fishing crankbaits or spinnerbaits you may want to stick with regular mono since it has a little stretch and can allow bass to inhale the bait while getting a good hookset.

These are just my opinions on line, and I hope you find the line you are looking for. Hope to see you at some tournies this year bassmastergm.:D

[Ruler]

I've been trying various kinds of line for the past year and a half. I haven't found anything that I would say has really hit me as being vastly superior to anything else. I just got a spool of Stren Extra Strength that I haven't used. I like the idea of having a 6 pound diameter and 13 pound test, but haven't used it yet.

If you use fireline, spiderwire, or any other 'superbraid', be sure you check the eyes on your pole. This type of line is extremely abrasive. Most of the ceramic eye inserts are aluminum oxide. It's the most common and least expensive. It also happens to be the softest. The braided lines will wear through the guides relatively quickly. If you have titanium oxide ceramic inserts in your guides, you should be fine. (I knew it cut through the guides before, but found out about the different types of ceramics about a month ago. Good to know, as I saw a rod a snagger was using on the AuSable this fall that had the ceramic completely sawn through and was working on the steel retaining ring. :eek: )

[Dafishkid]

Fusion....It's the best...You'll break your hook before you break the line on a snag :D

[minilaker]

maxima ultra green on my reels

[Walleye Dog]

Trilene XT #14 on my baitcasters for the bass. Jiggin for big eyes in Saginaw and Detroit I prefer # 6 Fireline.

[sjstap]

Another vote for Fireline... 10-14 lb
Its smooth casting, has no memory, and has great sensitivity.
For trout/salmon I use Vanish 10 lb.
Maybe you have heard, but you do have to spool on some standard monofilament before putting on the Fireline. The Fireline tends to be slippery and can spin on the spool so that the drag is not engaged.

[Rupestris]

Just got my march In-Fisherman recently. In it was an add for Spiderwire. Starting today if you go to their website www.spiderwire.com they are giving away 125yd samples of their new XXX mono. Looks like quantities are limited.

Rupe

[SKWildThang]

BPS XPS flourocarbon(new) 17 lb. test for spinnerbaits, flippin tubes, wild thangs, etc. 25 lb. for jigs. 14 lb. for bitsy bugs. (these are all on baitcasting outfits) for spinning: 8 lb XL for open water fishing. 8 lb. P-line for fishing gitzits around docks.

[TBone]

Here's a few websites that I found from another site. Nice job on discussing various lines:

http://www.bassdozer.com/articles/crawford_superlines1.shtml

http://www.lurenet.com/product_review.cfm

See if it helps
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