Line -vs- Budget

lunker-lander · 01-13-08, 08:59 PM

OK guys, here's one for 'ya...

About how much do or will you spend after all your line is bought, all said and done, all rods spooled. I'm figuring I will have to spend around $75 all together. One braid, three fluorocarbons, and one mono.

What are you guys lookin' at spendin'?

-Lunk-

pig n jig · 01-13-08, 09:13 PM

I have no idea, I just buy it as needed.I have a feeling I should relocate near you and open up a tackle shop though. Lmao........ P N J

lunker-lander · 01-13-08, 10:15 PM

Got a Mr. Funny Jigger do we? -- LOL!

That would actually be a good idea PNJ! My Mom's always griping about "buying online"...

-Lunk-

bassinbob · 01-13-08, 11:01 PM

I'll need some new line for my new topwater setup. It's a 6ft6in med St Croix Legend and a Revo Premier. I have a spool of 10lb ExtraTough. Any other thoughts on what line to use? I'll be throwing Spooks, Sammys, poppers, etc.

pig n jig · 01-13-08, 11:01 PM

why 3 spools of fluorocarbons ?

Rebbasser · 01-13-08, 11:20 PM

Bob, I'd go with 12 lb. I use that on all non-braid rods.

LL, you can save yourself a lot of $ using backing. Put cheaper line on the reels until you have room for 2-3 long casts then fill it up with the good stuff. thaat way you can really stretch your line and $.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-14-08, 10:41 AM

Red cajun line is real good as far inexspensive lines go!!!

lunker-lander · 01-14-08, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig n jig

why 3 spools of fluorocarbons ?

I might go with 10 lb. on the crankin' rod; maybe 12 lb. since Fluorocarbon has a lower diameter.

I also need a spool of 6 lb. on my drop-shot/finesse rod.

Finally, I need a spool on my PNJ/C-Rig rod; 15 lb.

Satisfied?

-Lunk-

lunker-lander · 01-14-08, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassinbob

I'll need some new line for my new topwater setup. It's a 6ft6in med St Croix Legend and a Revo Premier. I have a spool of 10lb ExtraTough. Any other thoughts on what line to use? I'll be throwing Spooks, Sammys, poppers, etc.

I too am thinking about a topwater rod, but I don't know if I should go B.C. or Spinning. I like Spinning for casting the lighter lures, but a B.C. will handle the heavier Spooks, Sammy's, etc.

What do you Guys think?

-Lunk-

senko · 01-14-08, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunker-lander

I might go with 10 lb. on the crankin' rod; maybe 12 lb. since Fluorocarbon has a lower diameter.

I also need a spool of 6 lb. on my drop-shot/finesse rod.

Finally, I need a spool on my PNJ/C-Rig rod; 15 lb.

Satisfied?

-Lunk-

why not just buy bulk?

lunker-lander · 01-14-08, 10:55 PM

Hmmmm? Because I need different tests!

Sorry, but HERE'S YOUR SIGN!

-Lunk-

senko · 01-15-08, 12:52 AM

lol duh sorry bout that just a fast thought...

bassnman30 · 01-15-08, 12:50 PM

Bulk spools will last alot longer than one spool will. Keep it in a dark place in constant temp.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-15-08, 01:51 PM

Cajun line in 6 lb for my finese Rig. Magnathin in 12lb for worm rod. 20 lb big game on my flipping stick. I don't care for braid at all. All of these are pretty reasonable in cost in bulk & pretty strong.

BigBassin144 · 01-20-08, 10:18 AM

I don't plan on spending too much figuring I only have like 4 reels to spool.

Topwater, crankbait, and two others. hopefully I'll have my Flippin' stik built before spring, if my dad ever finishes building it.

Oh and we have over 60 bucks in our Musky rods. one filled with 30lb PP, and the other 30lb BPS excel braid. Then our two trolling rods are filled with 20lb mono.

BB

chubs · 01-20-08, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

Bob, I'd go with 12 lb. I use that on all non-braid rods.

LL, you can save yourself a lot of $ using backing. Put cheaper line on the reels until you have room for 2-3 long casts then fill it up with the good stuff. thaat way you can really stretch your line and $.

This is one of the best ways to reduce your cost.I change my line often,somtimes daily depending on the conditions all my braid rods are backed with a bulk spool that I got on E-bay.

lunker-lander · 01-20-08, 02:48 PM

Do you Guys reccommed to put bulk spools in the freezer? I think it was Zooker that spoke of this in one of his posts.

-Lunk-

bassnman30 · 01-20-08, 03:24 PM

You don't need to put your bulk spools in a freezer. Just keep them in the dark under a constant room temp. I.e. 68-72.

BigBassin144 · 01-20-08, 09:55 PM

LL, when I get a bigger spool of mono, probably Ande (thanks Zook), I will probably put it in the preezer (thanks Zook). As for my other lines. I keep the spool in a soft reel case like this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...l&N=4887&Nty=1

Something like the Economy 10-Reel Case. anyways, unless I'm taking them with me, I keep them in my basement, which is always pretty cool, even in the summer.

As for lines I use a lot, like the Fluoro I use for leaders, it stays in my tackle box. But that's about it.

BB

lunker-lander · 01-20-08, 10:12 PM

Speaking of storing line, Cabela's Master Spring Catalog has a line-specific (normal-size spool) case made to hold about 8(?) spools of line. I can't remember what it's called, but it doesn't look too bad.

-Lunk-

BigBassin144 · 01-20-08, 10:45 PM

Yeah, there are a couple different kinds like that. The Berkley Spooling station, the new Plano line spool boxy thingy. and others.

BB

01-13-08, 08:59 PM	#1
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Line -vs- Budget OK guys, here's one for 'ya... About how much do or will you spend after all your line is bought, all said and done, all rods spooled. I'm figuring I will have to spend around $75 all together. One braid, three fluorocarbons, and one mono. What are you guys lookin' at spendin'? -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

01-13-08, 10:15 PM	#3
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Got a Mr. Funny Jigger do we? -- LOL! That would actually be a good idea PNJ! My Mom's always griping about "buying online"... -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

01-13-08, 11:01 PM	#4
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I'll need some new line for my new topwater setup. It's a 6ft6in med St Croix Legend and a Revo Premier. I have a spool of 10lb ExtraTough. Any other thoughts on what line to use? I'll be throwing Spooks, Sammys, poppers, etc. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-13-08, 11:20 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Bob, I'd go with 12 lb. I use that on all non-braid rods. LL, you can save yourself a lot of $ using backing. Put cheaper line on the reels until you have room for 2-3 long casts then fill it up with the good stuff. thaat way you can really stretch your line and $. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-14-08, 10:55 PM	#11
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Hmmmm? Because I need different tests! Sorry, but HERE'S YOUR SIGN! -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

01-13-08, 09:13 PM	#2
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I have no idea, I just buy it as needed.I have a feeling I should relocate near you and open up a tackle shop though. Lmao........ P N J

01-14-08, 10:41 AM	#7
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Red cajun line is real good as far inexspensive lines go!!!

01-15-08, 12:52 AM	#12
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	lol duh sorry bout that just a fast thought... __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever."

01-15-08, 12:50 PM	#13
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Bulk spools will last alot longer than one spool will. Keep it in a dark place in constant temp. __________________ Lexington,NC.

01-15-08, 01:51 PM	#14
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Cajun line in 6 lb for my finese Rig. Magnathin in 12lb for worm rod. 20 lb big game on my flipping stick. I don't care for braid at all. All of these are pretty reasonable in cost in bulk & pretty strong.

01-20-08, 10:18 AM	#15
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I don't plan on spending too much figuring I only have like 4 reels to spool. Topwater, crankbait, and two others. hopefully I'll have my Flippin' stik built before spring, if my dad ever finishes building it. Oh and we have over 60 bucks in our Musky rods. one filled with 30lb PP, and the other 30lb BPS excel braid. Then our two trolling rods are filled with 20lb mono. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-20-08, 02:48 PM	#17
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Do you Guys reccommed to put bulk spools in the freezer? I think it was Zooker that spoke of this in one of his posts. -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

01-20-08, 03:24 PM	#18
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	You don't need to put your bulk spools in a freezer. Just keep them in the dark under a constant room temp. I.e. 68-72. __________________ Lexington,NC.

01-20-08, 09:55 PM	#19
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	LL, when I get a bigger spool of mono, probably Ande (thanks Zook), I will probably put it in the preezer (thanks Zook). As for my other lines. I keep the spool in a soft reel case like this one: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...l&N=4887&Nty=1 Something like the Economy 10-Reel Case. anyways, unless I'm taking them with me, I keep them in my basement, which is always pretty cool, even in the summer. As for lines I use a lot, like the Fluoro I use for leaders, it stays in my tackle box. But that's about it. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-20-08, 10:12 PM	#20
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Speaking of storing line, Cabela's Master Spring Catalog has a line-specific (normal-size spool) case made to hold about 8(?) spools of line. I can't remember what it's called, but it doesn't look too bad. -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

01-20-08, 10:45 PM	#21
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Yeah, there are a couple different kinds like that. The Berkley Spooling station, the new Plano line spool boxy thingy. and others. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)