Ultralight help me pick a line?

Snake2715 · 03-25-09, 09:25 AM

Just picked up an ultralight. I have wanted one for so long. Local store (Meijer) was running a deal this week, if you buy your fishing license from them you get any rod reel combo for 50% off...

I grabbed an 5' ugly stick / Diawa ultralight combo for $16.

I am really looking forward to trying this out.

Given the reel & pole here, what line would you all recommend?

Should I go with a low lb Power Pro, as I use power pro almost exclusively on my other setups.

Maybe a mono would be good with this setup? I am sure the reel cant handle too much with a real heavy line.

Thoughts anyone?

jcw1503 · 03-25-09, 09:28 AM

i would recommebd a 6lb. mono.....its light but is more reliable than 4 and not than bulky.....i wouldn't recommend braid for an ultralight...

Bassboss · 03-25-09, 10:54 AM

My dad used an UL for bass fishing almost exclusively for bass fishing for almost a year, he had 20lb Ppro on it I think, it it bad shape now, but it was just a 20$ Shakespeare! I would not recommend putting braid on one though, imo you should do with 6lb-10lb mono. Have fun! Little bass are a freaking blast on UL tackle!

aikenyounggun · 03-25-09, 01:52 PM

like crappie and bluegill ultralight or bass ultralight...... you should be good with 6-10 (maybe 12) lb mono..... superlines like power pro will mess the eyes up..... should be fun tho

Snake2715 · 03-25-09, 02:26 PM

Ok so i will most likely go mono then. I will do some research as to a good quality at the 6-8 lb range.

wareagledc · 03-25-09, 02:33 PM

suffix is what i have been using and i like it well. it does have a little memory but after a few long cast its not a problem.

Bassboss · 03-25-09, 02:39 PM

Sufix, and BPS excel are good!

jig fisherman · 03-25-09, 03:25 PM

On my one ultra light reel I have #6 braid and i like it so far, its more sensative then mono and I think that it might be a little stronger, I've seen my dad catch 3lb. smallmouth on #6 braid that I think would have broken mono, might just be me though

Snake2715 · 03-25-09, 05:16 PM

I will look into Sufix...

Just found a coupon on their line at their site as well... that always helps with decisions!

http://www.sufix.com/downloads/coupo...009_coupon.pdf

Jim80 · 03-25-09, 06:07 PM

Why not go with a 6 to 8lb fluorocarbon line ? It would resist abrasion more and be less visible underwater, and be more sensitive . I am assuming you would be using the rod for finesse presentations right .

Jim

islandbass · 03-25-09, 06:21 PM

The 6# mono and 4# if you're daring. JMHO, but while 8# is "more" secure, I think at that point, it is no longer "ultralight" by line weight. I use 6# Trilene XL but will try 4# for the fun of it some time soon.

Basscrazie · 03-25-09, 06:57 PM

I bass fish with the small spinning reel with 10lb spider wire and use it for my finess and skipping docks and have had 0 problems and have yet to break off a fish.I have even used crappie fish.The plus about braid is no line twist.Its a 20 buck mitchell.What are you gonna be fishing for?Crappie i would say use mono.The 10lb is 2lb dia.(braid)

swimbaitkid · 03-25-09, 07:35 PM

I would go as light as you can 2-4lb, you catch way more fish, you have to set the drag right, and when you get practice you'll have to learn how to back reel for bigger fish(dont swing any fish)

BigBassin144 · 03-26-09, 08:27 PM

I'd definately say no to braid on an UL.

I use 4lb mono for panfish. or 6lb fluoroclear for any other UL applications.

BB

slimbo · 03-26-09, 09:38 PM

personly i like p-line. i use it on everything from my ultra up to my big striper bait clickers

bingham · 03-26-09, 11:03 PM

i personally think 6# mono or fluoro would be a very good decision, but dont limit yourself to that, my brother fishes an ultralight with 10 to 15 lb braid and gives you the same feeling and great fight but doesnt make you worry about breaking off. In my opinion 2-4 lb will not catch you any more fish than even an 8# fluoro, but the kid is right about not swingin em!

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03-25-09, 09:25 AM	#1
Snake2715 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 249	Ultralight help me pick a line? Just picked up an ultralight. I have wanted one for so long. Local store (Meijer) was running a deal this week, if you buy your fishing license from them you get any rod reel combo for 50% off... I grabbed an 5' ugly stick / Diawa ultralight combo for $16. I am really looking forward to trying this out. Given the reel & pole here, what line would you all recommend? Should I go with a low lb Power Pro, as I use power pro almost exclusively on my other setups. Maybe a mono would be good with this setup? I am sure the reel cant handle too much with a real heavy line. Thoughts anyone? __________________ -Josh Last edited by Snake2715; 03-25-09 at 02:27 PM.

03-25-09, 09:28 AM	#2
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	i would recommebd a 6lb. mono.....its light but is more reliable than 4 and not than bulky.....i wouldn't recommend braid for an ultralight... __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

03-25-09, 10:54 AM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	My dad used an UL for bass fishing almost exclusively for bass fishing for almost a year, he had 20lb Ppro on it I think, it it bad shape now, but it was just a 20$ Shakespeare! I would not recommend putting braid on one though, imo you should do with 6lb-10lb mono. Have fun! Little bass are a freaking blast on UL tackle! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-25-09, 01:52 PM	#4
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	like crappie and bluegill ultralight or bass ultralight...... you should be good with 6-10 (maybe 12) lb mono..... superlines like power pro will mess the eyes up..... should be fun tho __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-25-09, 02:26 PM	#5
Snake2715 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 249	Ok so i will most likely go mono then. I will do some research as to a good quality at the 6-8 lb range. __________________ -Josh

03-25-09, 02:33 PM	#6
wareagledc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: alabama Posts: 273	suffix is what i have been using and i like it well. it does have a little memory but after a few long cast its not a problem.

03-25-09, 02:39 PM	#7
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Sufix, and BPS excel are good! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-25-09, 03:25 PM	#8
jig fisherman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: south eastern PA Posts: 290	On my one ultra light reel I have #6 braid and i like it so far, its more sensative then mono and I think that it might be a little stronger, I've seen my dad catch 3lb. smallmouth on #6 braid that I think would have broken mono, might just be me though

03-25-09, 05:16 PM	#9
Snake2715 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 249	I will look into Sufix... Just found a coupon on their line at their site as well... that always helps with decisions! http://www.sufix.com/downloads/coupo...009_coupon.pdf __________________ -Josh

03-25-09, 06:07 PM	#10
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Why not go with a 6 to 8lb fluorocarbon line ? It would resist abrasion more and be less visible underwater, and be more sensitive . I am assuming you would be using the rod for finesse presentations right . Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

03-25-09, 06:21 PM	#11
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	The 6# mono and 4# if you're daring. JMHO, but while 8# is "more" secure, I think at that point, it is no longer "ultralight" by line weight. I use 6# Trilene XL but will try 4# for the fun of it some time soon. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

03-25-09, 06:57 PM	#12
Basscrazie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: magnolia,tx Posts: 398	I bass fish with the small spinning reel with 10lb spider wire and use it for my finess and skipping docks and have had 0 problems and have yet to break off a fish.I have even used crappie fish.The plus about braid is no line twist.Its a 20 buck mitchell.What are you gonna be fishing for?Crappie i would say use mono.The 10lb is 2lb dia.(braid)

03-25-09, 07:35 PM	#13
swimbaitkid BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 352	I would go as light as you can 2-4lb, you catch way more fish, you have to set the drag right, and when you get practice you'll have to learn how to back reel for bigger fish(dont swing any fish)

03-26-09, 08:27 PM	#14
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd definately say no to braid on an UL. I use 4lb mono for panfish. or 6lb fluoroclear for any other UL applications. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-26-09, 09:38 PM	#15
slimbo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: b,ham al. Posts: 14	personly i like p-line. i use it on everything from my ultra up to my big striper bait clickers

03-26-09, 11:03 PM	#16
bingham BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cottondale, AL Posts: 323	i personally think 6# mono or fluoro would be a very good decision, but dont limit yourself to that, my brother fishes an ultralight with 10 to 15 lb braid and gives you the same feeling and great fight but doesnt make you worry about breaking off. In my opinion 2-4 lb will not catch you any more fish than even an 8# fluoro, but the kid is right about not swingin em! __________________ EAT, SLEEP, FISH

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