Newbie with a new rig looking for line

[muddy]

8lb Trilene XL and or Original Stren, Blue /Flo, been usiong it for years with great results spinning. I was a spining only guy, until I went baitcasting I only have one spinning rig
7 ft Med/Fast Fenwick with a 6735 President by Pflueger reel, and I use 8 # XL currently because I got it cheap. The beauty with these 2 lines; relatively inexpensive, no twist issues when used correctly and none of that line treatment crap is needed. On my boat the only thing with memory issues is me.

[BeaverIslander]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Nofear, I have to disagree with you about FC's abrasion resistance being mostly hype. While fluoro and mono perform fairly equally when dry (and who fished with dry line? lol) FC far surpases mono once it's wet and especilly after it has been wet a while.

I do agree that as a beginner, mono is the best choice. I also think mono if better for spinning reels. (although both can be a pain is not properly maintained).

DrG, If you do end up going with FC, I'd recommend Seaguar InvisX. It's by far the best I've used.

BB

Totally agree with the first 2 paragraphs. I don't like straight flouro on spinning reels. Braid is the easiest line to use on spinning reels, so I would recommend 15 lb Power Pro braid.

When I go to Northern MN to the Boundary Waters, I use a 7' 6" ML spinning rod with 10-15 lb Power Pro braid, and for years I did this before I started tying fluoro leaders and even with straight braid I had plenty of success with big smallies and rainbows.

[Dr G]

Originally Posted by BeaverIslander

Totally agree with the first 2 paragraphs. I don't like straight flouro on spinning reels. Braid is the easiest line to use on spinning reels, so I would recommend 15 lb Power Pro braid.

When I go to Northern MN to the Boundary Waters, I use a 7' 6" ML spinning rod with 10-15 lb Power Pro braid, and for years I did this before I started tying fluoro leaders and even with straight braid I had plenty of success with big smallies and rainbows.

So this is a new wrinkle altogether. I'm using a 6'6" M travel spin rod with a Saros 2500. Almost everyone I've heard from has said stay away from braid on spinning reels, particularly with at the 2500 size. 15 lb. braid sounds a bit extreme for the equipment I'm using, don't you think?

[Rebbasser]

Originally Posted by Dr G

Is KVD line conditioner worth using even with mono? Do you apply it before, after or while the line is being wound onto the reel?

YES and YES! I don't put line on without it. I also use it before and after going out.

Lines can be confusing, so here is what I would suggest: Try the most recommended lines you see here and decide for yourself. As I have and will continue to always say, yse what works for you, not somebody else.

Asking for advice here is a great place to start, though!