Fresh line

[Blue76]

I am going to put fresh line on all my reels soon. I know I made some mistakes last time when choosing what reel to put on braid, mono or fluorocarbon. An example might be top water lures. Mono seems to work better for me. I also like mono for spinnerbaits and cranks. But prefer flouro for worms and jigs. I started using braid for backing and then about 50 yards of flouro to save on line.

Just wondering how many agree with my choice or would suggest something different for each technique?

Suggestions on favorite brands or what lb for each technique?

I have tried a wide variety and really have found a brand I just have to use yet. I will say I have been very pleased with the cheap big game lines but have tried many of the expensive ones as well..

Thoughts or suggestions welcome

Greg

 

[VolsFan24]

Mono for topwater for sure, it floats. I use 15 for my bigger baits and 12 on my spinning reel for smaller ones. I use big game. I like fluoro for everything else. I used to use InvizX but stuff is kinda expensive so ive been using the red label recently and have 0 complaints so far. I uses a med/mod crankbait rod and it has enough give that i dont like the extra give of mono so i use fluoro for cranks, 12lb. Slow moving plastics i use 12lb for the most part but use 10lb for shakeys and 15lb when i throw something bigger than 1/2 oz. Spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and everything else also on 12lb. I only use braid (65lb) when throwing a frog, tn rig (may never throw again but everyone keeps telling me it takes 1 feeding frenzy to get hooked and i need to throw it), and if fishing thick grass. I use power pro (not slick, i personally dont like it). I back all my reels with the big game line because its the cheapest.

FYI: I suck at fishing so i wouldnt listen to me. Haha

 

[ccone]

i use mono for a backer on any rod that has flouro on it weather its on a spinning reel or baitcaster and i use the power pro 65lb braid for heavy flipping, punching, frogs and the rig. and mono for anything that floats buzzbaits, flukes, spooks ect.

 

[porthos33]

I tried liking flouro for a long time and it just never happened. I just went back to what I know and that is P-line CXX in mainly 12lb test in clear. This junk is tough and very easy to manage. Plus I only pay 16 bucks for 600 yards. The 12 lb has the break strength of 22lbs. I have caught more big fish this year than I ever have. And I owe it all to that CXX. I was breaking 14-17lb flouro all the time. I haven't had a break off all year - And I also liked flouro for worms and jigs until this spring when I switched to CXX and was catching 30-50 Bass a day with a lot of bigguns mixed in.

 

[HunterDuck25]

P line CXX moss green mono (clear fluorescent for black lights)
8-10lb on spinning reels
15-20lb on casting reels
Power pro braid when the grass starts getting thick
50lb backed with the 15-20lb mono
I have always heard to back the braid with cheap mono to keep it from slipping on the spool under heavy load.

I like the moss green line because of the grass on the chick, that stuff is floating everywhere. I personally don't see a need for fluoro, unless it's to get more depth out of a crankbait.

 

[HunterDuck25]

porthos33 - 8/26/2015 11:17 PM

I tried liking flouro for a long time and it just never happened. I just went back to what I know and that is P-line CXX in mainly 12lb test in clear. This junk is tough and very easy to manage. Plus I only pay 16 bucks for 600 yards.

Great line and is tough as nails.

 

[slowpoke]

I've become a huge Fan of the Seagar Invisx and Abraisx floro lines for worms and jigs 20lb on both. For mono I like the BPS Excel in 14lb (spinnerbait crankbait topwater). Spiderwire florocoated braid 85lb braid I knows 85lb seems like overkill but at the same diameter as a lot of 65lb stuff why not? I use it on frogs and flipping the big jig.

 

[VolsFan24]

I used to use that spiderwire fluoro coated. Real sensitive and sinks fast. I liked it. Definately worth a try. I dont have a reason why i use power pro over that stuff other than power pro is almost always in stock and the spiderwire one isnt.

 

[Blue76]

I did try that CXX after Porthos praise and it is exactly like he said. Super strong. It is also very stiff line. Almost need pliers to bend it. ??

 

[TubbyTN]

I use 882 suffix braid 10 pound test 4 pound dia on spinning reels in winter time for cranking no line twist and strong and can cast a long ways give it a try

 

[Triton20xHarris]

Sunline braid seagur flurocarbon. 60lb braid for frogging and punching, 20lb fluorocarbon for flipping, 15 lb for everying else besides top water and alternate between braid and 20lb mono and 10lb straight flurocarbon on spinning rods.

 

[porthos33]

Blue76 - 8/27/2015 7:57 AM I did try that CXX after Porthos praise and it is exactly like he said. Super strong. It is also very stiff line. Almost need pliers to bend it. ??

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What lb test did you use? It'sstiffer than INvisx. If you just have to use flouro I would go Invisx or sunline. I just don't really like to use backing and with the cost of flouroI have to. Line conditioner and stretching it tied to a tree helps too. </p>

 

[VolsFan24]

YES YES YES on the line conditioner and stretching the line. Since i started spraying before and after every trip, my fluoro feels new every time out. If i forget to spray them down when i get back from fishing, they usually have more memory and thats when i stretch it out. That most definately helps the line last ALOT longer.

 

[Triton20xHarris]

porthos33 - 8/27/2015 3:46 PM



 

Blue76 - 8/27/2015 7:57 AM I did try that CXX after Porthos praise and it is exactly like he said. Super strong. It is also very stiff line. Almost need pliers to bend it. ??

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What lb test did you use?  It's stiffer than INvisx.  If you just have to use flouro I would go Invisx or sunline.  I just don't really like to use backing and with the cost of flouro I have to.  Line conditioner and stretching it tied to a tree helps too.     </p>

seagur invisx is some of the best fluorocarbon out there, that and sunline sniper are very close. Kinda pricey but well worth it, and Sunline FX2 braid is unbeatable

 

[Bowlingbob]

thanks for all the imformation guys.

 

[Blue76]

porthos33 - 8/27/2015 3:46 PM



 

Blue76 - 8/27/2015 7:57 AM I did try that CXX after Porthos praise and it is exactly like he said. Super strong. It is also very stiff line. Almost need pliers to bend it. ??

</p>

What lb test did you use?  It's stiffer than INvisx.  If you just have to use flouro I would go Invisx or sunline.  I just don't really like to use backing and with the cost of flouro I have to.  Line conditioner and stretching it tied to a tree helps too.     </p>

I have 12lb and I think 15lb on two reels. I like it... I have not had a break off yet with it. I bought a roll of 12lb senshi and it was crap... the CXX is far superior.

 

[Blue76]

VolsFan24 - 8/27/2015 4:32 PM

YES YES YES on the line conditioner and stretching the line. Since i started spraying before and after every trip, my fluoro feels new every time out. If i forget to spray them down when i get back from fishing, they usually have more memory and thats when i stretch it out. That most definately helps the line last ALOT longer.

I must have "conditioned" my line yesterday... I was fishing from my Kayak and was in the middle of what felt like hand to hand combat with a 7lb largemouth and knocked one of my reels overboard. Not completely.... just the reel went into the water. BTW... I won the battle and got it in the Kayak. ... along with several other really nice fish. Great day from the yak for sure....

Anyway... later I picked the reel that fell in the water up and oh my... it was casting 20 yards further and almost backlashing.... I had to tighten the brake a little... The water must have "conditioned" it. I guess I need to do a better job of lubing my gear and taking care of my equipment. I have broken two rod on my last two Kayak trips... Broke a smoke spinning a few weeks ago and a Cumara yesterday. I think it has something to do with my two hand casting.... both broke off 3" from the butt of the handle. Strange.

Greg