which line to use

[tnfisherman]

ive been alway for a while so i have a question which line should use on these setups

dawia baitcaster with a medium rod--used for platics and stickbaits around cover and docks

a quatam baitcaster with heavy rod--used for spinnerbaits,big and medium jigs and medium and deep crankbaits,,, used around cover and open water


a medium action spinning rod -used for light platics and other light lures around cover and open water ohh also used for a size 7 rapala


a medium heavy spinning rod -used for topwater, shallow to medium cranks plus small spinnerbaits



what type of line should i use for these thanks

[MississippiBoy]

http://www.bassfishin.com/articles/fishing-line-guide/

Should answer most of your questions.

[tnfisherman]

yea it helped but see i will use crank baits and spinnerbaits on same rod so fluro wouldnt work or would it work on spinnerbaits

[MississippiBoy]

I'd go with mono, mainly because I've never tried fluoro. Simpler is better sometimes. In general, you want lighter line with cranks than with spinners, so split the difference. Maybe 15#, or 12# at the lightest.

[woody]

It would depend on what your rod power is, if its MHeavy of Heavy I would use mono, Medium; I would use flouro, thats just my 2 cents anyways.


~Mark

[BigBassin144]

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

dawia baitcaster with a medium rod--used for platics and stickbaits around cover and docks

20-30lb braid. 10lb fluoro/mono optional

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

a quatam baitcaster with heavy rod--used for spinnerbaits,big and medium jigs and medium and deep crankbaits,,, used around cover and open water

I'd use a different rods for the cranks. For the rest, 15lb fluoro. For the cranks, 8-10lb mono.

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

a medium action spinning rod -used for light platics and other light lures around cover and open water ohh also used for a size 7 rapala

6-8lb fluoro or mono.

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

a medium heavy spinning rod -used for topwater, shallow to medium cranks plus small spinnerbaits

Topwater- 12-20lb test mono. Cranks 8-12 mono.


BB

[tnfisherman]

ok thanks dont bass pro have a sale this month

[aikenyounggun]

with big jigs i love fishing braid.... its exspensive though.... Power Pro is a great all around braid company

[tnfisherman]

i like power pro but to high for me

[shootisttx]

I never use flouro for anything but as a leader where the fish might be line-shy. Too brittle, stiff and unnecessary to fill the whole reel with. It also sinks, so it is useless for topwaters.

I use braid for use around structure, mono in open water. Braid is no more expensive in the long run...lasts a looong time, then you reverse it on the reel and use it a looong time more. Power Pro is probably the most reasonably priced, but I really like the Sufix braid.

[BigBassin144]

Braid may be more expensive in the beginning, but in the long, it is about the same or maybe cheaper than mono and fluoro.

If you use a spool of mono each year to fill say two reels, and the spools cost $7-8 each, after four years, you will have spent $28-32. About the same for what you'd spend on a spool of braid, depending on brand. And the braid, if it isn't used up, should last you four years (two years from each end)

BB

[Bassboss]

a quatam baitcaster with heavy rod--used for spinnerbaits,big and medium jigs and medium and deep crankbaits,,, used around cover and open water

I would say that you should get a separate rod and reel for the three. A rod for a crankbait should have a fast tip and a med light action, also lighter than you would use for flippin... say 12/14lb test. A rod for flippin should be a med heavy action, also heavy flouro or braid. The line that you would use for jigs would work fine for the spinnerbaits. But the rod should be the med action.

Cranks - 12-14lb line, a med light action
spinnerbaits - med or med heavy rod, 15 - 20lb line
jigs - med heavy or heavy 20 lb flouro or 50-80lb braid
You can probably use the same rod for the jigs and spinners if you get a med/heavy action.


If you think this will all burn a hole though you wallet don't worry.

Get 2 berkly lighting rods for the spinner baits and cranks, about 40 -50 $ Get a 1 more sensitive rod for the jigs. 75-150 + $
About the line, just get 3 different spools, with different line.

dawia baitcaster with a medium rod--used for platics and stickbaits around cover and docks

Use 20-30 braid or 12 - 17lb flouro

a medium action spinning rod -used for light plastics and other light lures around cover and open water ohh also used for a size 7 rapala

Use 6-10lb mono, 9lb if you can find it.

a medium heavy spinning rod -used for topwater, shallow to medium cranks plus small spinnerbaits

10-14lb mono for the spinners, 15-17lb mono for the mono or flouro for the cranks

[Bassboss]

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

i like power pro but to high for me

I would bit the bullet and get it dude, well worth it and last up to 5 years.

mono really will keep it's lb test after 1 year.

That's 5yrs of not buying mono!

[tnfisherman]

daiwa baitcaster i got 10lb pline foroclear
quetium baitcaster i got -14lb stren super knot
meidum action spinning ----10lb
medium heavy i got some 10lb



sorry the quetium baitcaster is medium heavy --------is yo-zuri hybird line any good pick up a spool for 5.00 today

[tnfisherman]

why a med light action rod for cranks

[BigBassin144]

I was a bit hesitant about buying braid to begin with, but eventually my want to try it overruled my want not to spend money on it. (darn baitmonkey)...

I love fishing with braid. I recently bought some 10lb for a spinning set up and love it so far. Definately get some braid, and power pro isn't that expensive of a braid. Power pro is good, but I prefer Sufix Performace Braid.

BB

[tnfisherman]

i used stren super braid on amlost all of my setups last year it was to badly worn out and basspro dont say it or walmart,,,, yo-zuro hybird line any good its a mix beteew fluro and nylon and it floats somewhat

[Bassboss]

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

why a med light action rod for cranks

The reason why a med light action rod is preferable for cranks is because you get a better hook set because the bass has some time to get the bait it in it's mouth. With a heavier action rod you would just pull the bait out of it's mouth. This this lighter rod, it was more bend so it will not pull it out of it's mouth.

See what um sayin'?

[BassBandit]

Originally Posted by Bassboss

The reason why a med light action rod is preferable for cranks is because you get a better hook set because the bass has some time to get the bait it in it's mouth. With a heavier action rod you would just pull the bait out of it's mouth. This this lighter rod, it was more bend so it will not pull it out of it's mouth.

See what um sayin'?

Ehhh, when cranking medium action is preferable...medium light is kinda rare.

You can still use a Medium or Medium Heavy or Heavy action as long it has soft tip or parabolic action.

[BassBandit]

[quote=tnfisherman;228478yo-zuro hybird line any good its a mix beteew fluro and nylon and it floats somewhat[/quote]

Not a line I would recommend. The worse I've ever tried, IMO.

[tnfisherman]

ok i see what your sayin,,,,,why was the line bad

[BassBandit]

Because it is. Based on my experience with the line. Constant twisted like 8 times a day on first try. Stripped it off. Whatever works for ya.

[tnfisherman]

should i get a accuruist or megaforce

[BassBandit]

Very funny.

[tnfisherman]

whats so funny