What line do you prefer on your most used setup?

[one100grand]

My favorite setup to as of right now is pretty basic, it's a 5'6" Ugly-Stik w/an Abu Garcia Cardinal spinning reel. My line is the Yo-Zuri Hybrid Line in 6 LBS test clear color. I'm totally hooked on this rig because I like to throw a lot of small to mid sized lures and pretty much any fish I catch is a good fight.

 

[Truckmechanic]

Quantum Energy PT spooled with 12lb Berkleyflourocarbon on a Gander Mountain Titanium 7' MH rod. I fish a lot of soft plastics and this setup gives me what I feel is the best contol, feel and presentation that I need.

 

[KMixson]

Penn 60 spooled with 80lb PowerPro braided on a Shakespeare Alpha(BWS570-2M) 7' medium action rod. It works great for the big catfish.

 

[poolie]

My go to line is 12# Seaguar InvisX and have it on all but one or two setups. My favorite combo is a Kistler Argon rod (Med Hvy) 7'-2" with a Shimano Curado 7E reel and of course Seaguar line. This is my worm rod. I have similar combo's for jig and spinnerbaits.

 

[Jim]

I'm more and more leaning to just braid....................I have tried both power pro and Suffix. So far no issues with either.

 

[russ010]

I don't use anything on baitcasters (all 24 of them now) but Seaguar Red Label 15#.. sometimes I'll use 12# InvisX, but still like the 15# more

For spinning reels, I bite the bullet and use the best stuff I can afford - Seaguar Tatsu in 8 or 10# test. That line has been on 3 of my reels since January and it is still as strong as the day when I put it on there. Definitely worth the $45 I spent on the spool

 

[thad.]

All of my Diawa and Shimano spinning reels are loaded with Power Pro. I mostly fish for specks and reds and I use 30 lb (I prefer the yellow when I can find it) but I have one spooled with 8 lb. I caught a 38" redfish in 25 feet of water with that one last winter.

I bought some Berkeley Fireline Fuse and some Suffix Braid recently. I'll give them a try this winter.

I love the strength and sensitivity of Power Pro. I hate that the coating comes off and that smaller diameter lines are prone to whip knots. Hopefully somebody has come up with something better, so I'll be trying a few different brands.

 

[BaitCaster]

I am using PowerPro green braid in various strengths on almost all of my rigs.

 

[fish devil]

:twisted: Berkley Big Game 50lb braid for my pitching rods, Stren Original Lo-vis green 14lb for my crank and lipless crank setups.

 

[Rick James]

20lb Power Pro with a 6-8' long 12lb Invisx leader that is tied with a uni to uni knot on all of my baitcasters. On my spinning rods I'm either fishing a 15lb Power Pro with anywhere from 6-10lb Invisx leader, and sometimes if I'm drop shotting I'll use just straight 6 or 8lb Invisx.

 

[brmurray]

Suffix 14 pound mono and Seaguar flurocarbon, Only thing you will find me fishing with.

 

[cali27]

7 ft mojo bass "slop n frog" by st croix, daiwa tierra spooled withed 40 lb power pro
7 ft 11in mojo bass "flippin" by stcroix, ardent f700 spooled with 40 lb power pro

those are my 2 favourite

 

[Troutman3000]

I don't use anything on baitcasters (all 24 of them now) but Seaguar Red Label 15#.. sometimes I'll use 12# InvisX, but still like the 15# more

For spinning reels, I bite the bullet and use the best stuff I can afford - Seaguar Tatsu in 8 or 10# test. That line has been on 3 of my reels since January and it is still as strong as the day when I put it on there. Definitely worth the $45 I spent on the spool

Does the Tatsu have any memory. I am using red label (8#) for my drop shot rod and the line twisting is a real problem.

 

[dyeguy1212]

I'll use 15 pound XPS flouro on just about anything. I'll go to 10 pound for finesse techniques, and 12 for cranking. Then braid for topwater and fireline crystal for jigs.

 

[fender66]

Dang...I must be out of touch. I'm still using Trilene 12-14 on my baitcasters (4). I do have PowerPro on a spinner and I like it, but don't use it all the time. My other spinners have Trilene 6-10 lb and either mono or fluro on them. Never even heard of Seaguar InvisX. Guess I'll be checking this out.

Baitcasters: Abu Garcia REVO SXT
Spinners: Shimano Spirex RG1000 and 2500
BC Rods: Mostly 6' 6" Shimano Compre and Claris in MH or M
Spinner Rods: Bass Pro something....I can't remember. #-o

 

[russ010]

I don't use anything on baitcasters (all 24 of them now) but Seaguar Red Label 15#.. sometimes I'll use 12# InvisX, but still like the 15# more

For spinning reels, I bite the bullet and use the best stuff I can afford - Seaguar Tatsu in 8 or 10# test. That line has been on 3 of my reels since January and it is still as strong as the day when I put it on there. Definitely worth the $45 I spent on the spool

Does the Tatsu have any memory. I am using red label (8#) for my drop shot rod and the line twisting is a real problem.

J I haven't noticed any twisting with the Tatsu, but you gotta remember I don't use spinning rods all that often either. I really only use them for flick shaking & drop shotting, but I also put a swivel just above my weight too to deal with the line twist when DSing.

another good line for spinning reels is the Gary Yamamoto Sugoi Fluoro - especially for DSing - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Sugoi_Fluorocarbon_Gray_Casting_Line_130yd/descpage-YSFL.html

 

[one100grand]

Dang...I must be out of touch. I'm still using Trilene 12-14 on my baitcasters (4). I do have PowerPro on a spinner and I like it, but don't use it all the time. My other spinners have Trilene 6-10 lb and either mono or fluro on them. Never even heard of Seaguar InvisX. Guess I'll be checking this out.

Baitcasters: Abu Garcia REVO SXT
Spinners: Shimano Spirex RG1000 and 2500
BC Rods: Mostly 6' 6" Shimano Compre and Claris in MH or M
Spinner Rods: Bass Pro something....I can't remember. #-o

Until the beginning of this year, I didn't get into lines too much and just started experimenting.

 

[poolie]

I'm a convert to fluorocarbon a couple years ago and haven't looked back. For you guys just trying it out, the key to it is the knot. Personally I like the improved clinch knot, but which ever you use wet the knot before you pull it tight. It's the heat generated by the friction creating the knot that causes most of the failure with fluoro. Also, ever so often depending on conditions just run your fingers down the last couple feet of line and feel for nicks or abrasions. If you feel anything, cut it off and re-tie.

 

[russ010]

run your fingers down the last couple feet of line and feel for nicks or abrasions. If you feel anything, cut it off and re-tie.

that's the best advice you can give... and always check your line up around the last eye of your rod (before AND after a cast). If you've got the slightest nick on your eye, it will wear that line out and when you go to set the hook you can get smacked in the face by the rod!

 

[Captain Ahab]

WOW - so many people still using mono and floro - I cannot go back to that stuff, like fishing with a rubber band.

Sufix braid is my go to for just about everything - floro or mono leaders anywhere from 4 to 8 feet