Favorite Line?

[Big Nate]

What is your favirote line and #-test for each general application, and why? I searched already and came up with limited results.


Flipping/Jigging?

Crankbaits?

Frogs?

Soft Plastics?

I am just starting to get serious and have been stuck on good ol' 12# trilene and 30# test fireline for a while now. Thanks in advance.

[brushhog]

Nate - I am not qualified to answer this, but i have used both the lines you are using and like them just fine.

It is easy to get caught up in what is the best line debate, we have guys on this forum who will give great opinions that are well researched and thought out!
However, you will get a solid ten different opinions!

My humble opinion is if you have a line you are satisfied with stick with it, if you are looking for a line with certain qualities, least memory, most durable, least visible, then these are the guys to ask! Good Luck!

[zooker]

nate
this is what you just opened up..



to say this topic has been covered more than a few times would be an understatment..

nuff said...

zooker

[Raul]

I´ve been fishing for a little bit over 3 decades, have tried lots of lines and I settled on Trilene Big Game, 10 ( clear )-12 ( moss green ) pound test are the ones I use the most.

[lunker-lander]

Cranking - 10 lb. Sufix Elite or Maxima Ultragreen

Flipping - 17 lb. Sufix Siege or 40 lb. Power Pro Green w/ leader

PNJ's - 15 lb. Seaguar InvisX or 14 lb. P-Line 100% Fluorocarbon

Finesse - 20 lb. Power Pro Green w/ leader or 8 lb. Seaguar InvisX

Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits - 14 lb. Sufix Elite

Texas Rigs - 20 lb. Power Pro w/ leader or 15 lb. Sufix Elite

Hope it helps ya out,

-Lunk-

[Big Nate]

Originally Posted by zooker

nate
this is what you just opened up..



to say this topic has been covered more than a few times would be an understatment..

nuff said...

zooker

lmao!!!!!!

[Cranebird]

They are all good but there are some that work better than others and then there are some that I haven't tried yet so I am not qualified to give you an answer. C- bird Feeder

[JB]

trilene low vis green in 12 - 20 and power pro(thanks lizards a gazillion times over).I 've had some nice ones on power pro, but all the biggest fish I've ever caught have been on trilene.

[fishin' fool]

Cranks: Spring and fall- 12 to 17 lb berkely XL
Summer- 10-12lb berkley vanish
Jigs: 14-20 lb berkely XT, but I want to switch to vanish!

Finesse: 6 and 10lb vanish

spinner baits: 14-20lb berkley XT

Top water: 14-20 berkley XT

All of my line sizes depend on time of year and location I'm going to fish!

Good fishin

[BassAddict]

XPS Fluorocarbon and P-Line Fluoroclear. In some situations I will use Berkley Big Game. Line sizes depend on where I'm at and the color of the water. Suffix braid for frogs.

[Rebbasser]

Cranks: 12 lb P-Line Floroclear
Finesse baits and weightless worms: 12 lb Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon
T-rig, C-rig, Flipping: 50 lb Powerpro
Topwater: 12 lb green Trilene Maxx

I've tried a LOT of different lines over the years and these are the ones I have settled on.

[gdelmoro]

Here is the ONLY true answer to the question.

The best line is the one YOU like for the type fishing, water, depth and conditions YOU fish.

Like techniques and lures, it's what you have confidence in.

IMHO

[Deacon]

I use Dental floss for all my cranks and rip baits....

I use Twine for jigs and top water.....

Also every once in a while I do research before askin a question that has been asked 1000 times

[Big Nate]

Thank you all very much. I have settled on Power-Pro 50# for flippin'/pitchin', I will stay with trilene 12# for cranks, p-line floroclear 20# for soft plastics and topwater and also power-pro 50# for frogs.

[BigBassin144]

Flipping/Pitching: 30lb PP Braid
Crankbaits: 10lb Stren Orig. Mono -or- Suffix Elite
Soft Plastics: 12-15lb P-Line Fluoroclear -or- any Fluorocarbon
Topwater: 14-20lb Stren Orig. Mono
Frogs: I can't really help you here, but 40lb Braid should work fine.

BB

[Jigger]

Originally Posted by Raul

I´ve been fishing for a little bit over 3 decades, have tried lots of lines and I settled on Trilene Big Game, 10 ( clear )-12 ( moss green ) pound test are the ones I use the most.

Over 3 decades and counting for me too and Big Game is my go-to line.

[Wishing2BFishing]

"Also every once in a while I do research before askin a question that has been asked 1000 times"

Deacon, well said . . .

Speaking of research, in reviewing prior posts, I recall reading some threads that mentioned that Power Pro 50lb. had some issues. I believe the consensus was that the 50 lb may have had some manufacturing issues and most deferred to the 65 lb. Anyway, I have some questions:

Is my recollection correct (perhaps the veterans may recall discussing the 50 lb. Power Pro issue)/

Is the stuff that is currently on the shelf ok?

Am I "going overkill" by using the 65 lb Power Pro for flipping and pitching?

[Lilmoosecountry]

being THAT i'm only using 20lb big gameMono. I would say so. But zook is right the thread is dead. We have bean there done that.

[JB]

i've used the same 50 lb test pp an so far no problems at all (2 years)

[DaHorns]

Flipping - Power Pro 50#
Crankbaits - Gamma 12 #
Frogs - Power Pro 50#
Soft Plastics - 12-14# Gamma

[Texas_Justice85]

YoZuri Hybrid for everything

[toneyoutdoors.com]

Berkely Big Game on jigs

Berkely Pro Flurocarbon on my crankbaits and others

[zooker]

wishing i think you heared me say. i REFUSED to use power fro after getting screwed in a federation tourny and had 50 pound break on me with a fish on the hook..

i use calcutta ultra braid in 20,30,and 45 pound test.. it is diffantly a better handlin line out of the box..

ande 8,12 pound test mono..

zooker

[BigBassin144]

Any body use Suffix Performance braid? How is it? Worth the $$ ?

BB