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Old 07-25-06, 07:25 PM   #1
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Default What size line?

When you guys use topwaters such as popper, zara spook, chug bug etc...
Do you use lighter line or heavier line?
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Old 07-25-06, 07:45 PM   #2
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It's not so much the line as it is what I throw it on. 99.9% of the time I'm throwing it on a baitcaster, so I use 12 lb mono. All my spinning reels are spooled with 8 lb mono, so on those extremely rare occasions I throw it on a spinning reel it is on 8 lb mono.

The exception is a frog. Those I throw on 50 lb Powerpro braid, which has a 12 lb mono diameter. I also use a heavy action rod for those particular baits.
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I'm in 100% agreement with Reb.
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Old 07-25-06, 08:44 PM   #4
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Ok thanks, i was asking because i have two baitcasters one with 12 pound test and the other 25 and was just deciding which one to throw it on.
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Old 07-25-06, 09:54 PM   #5
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depends where I'm throwing. its best to use the smallest line you can get away with. of course you're not gonna be using 8lbs mono fishing the jungle around here. now if I was in open water, then yeah, I'd consider 8lbs mono.
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Old 07-26-06, 08:56 AM   #6
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for top water i use 5o lb. braid or 20 lb. mono.
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Old 07-26-06, 12:21 PM   #7
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When fishing topwater baits in open water I don't want to lose a $20 RICO to a small fish so I go with a little heavier mono line - 14 to 20lb class with low stretch.

I use 30-50lb braid with toads in grass. This line has the ability to cut through the grass and I'm able to get them up and out of heavy cover.
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Old 07-26-06, 08:12 PM   #8
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12 pound mono..

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I'm with Reb on this one.
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50 LB Powerpro it floats, so makes working the bait easier IMO. Plus it's already on the rod LOL.

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!2 lb and up depending on weight of the bait, 12lb for poppers, 14 for small spooks, 17lb for buzbaits/large spooks, 50lb braid for frogs.

Reason for heavier mono on the other dos is simple, the heavier the mono the more buoyant it is, Giving the bait better action, and easier to work.
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