Whats the best line to use with Sammys?

FlatHead · 07-08-07, 08:51 PM

I don't to start a big debate but I am wandering what is the best line to use on a sammy type of top water bait? I need to make long cast on a super clear lake trying to catch primarily spotted bass. I started out using 10# Suffix elite mono, it cast a mile on my 7" med action rod and BPS Rick Clunn reel. But I am not sure if the stretch is hurting me on the hooksets, I lost a few yesterday. And yes i do wait until I feel the weight of the fish before setting the hook. I was thinking about switching to a fluorocarbon or a co-polymer, but I'm not sure if the faster sinking line will hurt the baits walk the dog action!

Rebbasser · 07-08-07, 09:36 PM

It will. I throw topwaters on Trilene Maxx. You want a line that will float, not sink like mono.

Rodman_Rob · 07-08-07, 11:27 PM

anytime I need to throw a bait a long way, I use braid, especially if its a $15 lure. Zero stretch really helps out on hooksets when you have a bunch of line out. Just keep in mind not to horse the fish too hard whenever using treble hooks with braid.

FlyRod · 07-09-07, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

It will. I throw topwaters on Trilene Maxx. You want a line that will float, not sink like mono.

Yup...flotation is your friend.

FR

07-08-07, 08:51 PM	#1
FlatHead BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9	Whats the best line to use with Sammys? I don't to start a big debate but I am wandering what is the best line to use on a sammy type of top water bait? I need to make long cast on a super clear lake trying to catch primarily spotted bass. I started out using 10# Suffix elite mono, it cast a mile on my 7" med action rod and BPS Rick Clunn reel. But I am not sure if the stretch is hurting me on the hooksets, I lost a few yesterday. And yes i do wait until I feel the weight of the fish before setting the hook. I was thinking about switching to a fluorocarbon or a co-polymer, but I'm not sure if the faster sinking line will hurt the baits walk the dog action!

07-08-07, 09:36 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	It will. I throw topwaters on Trilene Maxx. You want a line that will float, not sink like mono. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

07-08-07, 11:27 PM	#3
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	anytime I need to throw a bait a long way, I use braid, especially if its a $15 lure. Zero stretch really helps out on hooksets when you have a bunch of line out. Just keep in mind not to horse the fish too hard whenever using treble hooks with braid. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

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