lb test

stevomac59 · 09-20-07, 12:32 AM

How much lb test should I use... I am currently using Berkley trilin 12 lb test... I recently bought a braided line: 50lb test... to much????

How much should I use?

wargoth · 09-20-07, 01:55 AM

It all depends on your rod, your reel, and what lure you are fishing. I use 70lb. Braid on my heavy frogging rod, and 4lb. mono on my ultra light, my general purpose rods are strung up with 20lb. braid as well.

bassfisher02 · 09-20-07, 07:11 PM

I like 20lb braid for my general purpose rigs: worming, jigging, spinnerbaiting. I recently spooled up with 50lb braid and I didnt like it as much as I like the 20lb. Just personal preference but I feel like I can cast better using 20lb. Plus I've never came across a freshwater fish that could break 20lb braid even with help from structure so I dont see the need for anything higher. The only reason I decided to rig on 50lb to one of my rigs is because I was thinking about using that rig for both fresh and saltwater fishing.

hackattack · 09-20-07, 08:15 PM

crankbaits and topwater:12 lb big game
stickbaits: 12 lb big game
finesse: 6-10 lb maxima perfexion
spinnerbaits, jigs, lizards, etc.: 15 lb. big game
flipping and sometimes spinnerbaits: 20 lb big game

rrw4258 · 09-20-07, 08:28 PM

i agree with hackattack, i use big game for almost all applications:

Topwater & Cranks: 12 lb Big Game
Spinnerbait's, Jigs, Stick Baits: 15 Lb. Big Game
Frogs: 40 lb. PowerPro
Finesse: 6 and 8 lb Sufix Elite

Ryan

BigBassin144 · 09-21-07, 12:27 AM

As of right nowI use 30lb braid for everything on my baitcaster cause i onyl have one. But once I get my flippin stick built, I will probably use 40lb braid on it. and my spinning reels, I use 10lb Stren (I tried trilene(again) and hated it (again)) and once I get a good ultralite, I will use 4-6lb mono (Stren as well)

bb144

stevomac59 · 09-21-07, 12:54 PM

Thanks guys.... I baught some 30lb braided today, I hope it workd well...

Rebbasser · 09-21-07, 06:00 PM

Stevo, that 50 lb braid has the same diameter as 12 lb mono, which is why I use that lb test braid. My mono/fluoro rods are all spooled with 12 lb, and the 50 lb braid fits right in.

flfireman · 09-24-07, 11:19 PM

I primarily use 20# braid, do have 2 set ups with 30#. I really haven't noticed the difference between the two.

09-20-07, 12:32 AM	#1
stevomac59 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 455	lb test How much lb test should I use... I am currently using Berkley trilin 12 lb test... I recently bought a braided line: 50lb test... to much???? How much should I use? __________________ stevomac59 Always strapped...with a rod

09-20-07, 01:55 AM	#2
wargoth BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thompson, Ohio Posts: 223	It all depends on your rod, your reel, and what lure you are fishing. I use 70lb. Braid on my heavy frogging rod, and 4lb. mono on my ultra light, my general purpose rods are strung up with 20lb. braid as well. __________________ -Wargoth

09-20-07, 07:11 PM	#3
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	I like 20lb braid for my general purpose rigs: worming, jigging, spinnerbaiting. I recently spooled up with 50lb braid and I didnt like it as much as I like the 20lb. Just personal preference but I feel like I can cast better using 20lb. Plus I've never came across a freshwater fish that could break 20lb braid even with help from structure so I dont see the need for anything higher. The only reason I decided to rig on 50lb to one of my rigs is because I was thinking about using that rig for both fresh and saltwater fishing. __________________ Good Fishin'

09-20-07, 08:28 PM	#5
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	i agree with hackattack, i use big game for almost all applications: Topwater & Cranks: 12 lb Big Game Spinnerbait's, Jigs, Stick Baits: 15 Lb. Big Game Frogs: 40 lb. PowerPro Finesse: 6 and 8 lb Sufix Elite Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

09-21-07, 12:27 AM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	As of right nowI use 30lb braid for everything on my baitcaster cause i onyl have one. But once I get my flippin stick built, I will probably use 40lb braid on it. and my spinning reels, I use 10lb Stren (I tried trilene(again) and hated it (again)) and once I get a good ultralite, I will use 4-6lb mono (Stren as well) bb144 __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-20-07, 08:15 PM	#4
hackattack BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tigard, Oregon Posts: 358	crankbaits and topwater:12 lb big game stickbaits: 12 lb big game finesse: 6-10 lb maxima perfexion spinnerbaits, jigs, lizards, etc.: 15 lb. big game flipping and sometimes spinnerbaits: 20 lb big game

09-21-07, 12:54 PM	#7
stevomac59 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 455	Thanks guys.... I baught some 30lb braided today, I hope it workd well... __________________ stevomac59 Always strapped...with a rod

09-21-07, 06:00 PM	#8
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Stevo, that 50 lb braid has the same diameter as 12 lb mono, which is why I use that lb test braid. My mono/fluoro rods are all spooled with 12 lb, and the 50 lb braid fits right in. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

09-24-07, 11:19 PM	#9
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	I primarily use 20# braid, do have 2 set ups with 30#. I really haven't noticed the difference between the two. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

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