aprichard
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| 18 Apr 2011 05:15 PM |
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What is your favorite line? Spiderwire, Triline, ? some weird superline? firewire? |
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skewl
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| 18 Apr 2011 06:57 PM |
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My choice is definitely Sufix Seige, love the stuff, and I've tried quite a few different kinds of line. However, one thing that greatly increses my performance of any line is the Real Magic spray, that stuff is great, always longer casts and no backlashes. |
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slipperybob
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| 18 Apr 2011 08:57 PM |
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I use a bunch of different lines for their individual benefits. Overall I guess I like Silverthread Excalibur most. |
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bass or bass?
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| 18 Apr 2011 09:40 PM |
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Half my reels are spooled with Trilene XL, bait cast and spinning.
My channel cat reel is spooled with Trilene XT.
My flathead cat reel is spooled with Offshore Angler braided Dacron.
My sunfish fly reel is spooled with Scientific Anglers Lefty Kreh Signature Series line with Cabela's braided nylon backing.
My bass fly reel is spooled with World Wide Anglers Saltwater line with Cabela's braided nylon backing.
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armstrong.j
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| 19 Apr 2011 06:36 AM |
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SilverThread slipperybob? Wow! Be honest, I'm surprised to hear somebody name SilverThread. I have two spools of it, (wife bought it as a present off lurenet.com and didn't know what she was getting or what I liked) and I never cared for it. What I got I think is inflexible and difficult to tie & hold knots, never loaded it on to any reals. I have #8 & #12 and have never used it except for the occasional leader. Maybe I got a bad batch or something?
I'm with bass or bass?, I use Trilene XL almost exclusive in different strengths on most all my outfits on spinning, baitcaster, and my son's three spincast reels. I do have Stren mono in #14 loaded on my high speed baitcaster and have really fallen in love with it, and might go more with more Stren next time. It has been really good to me with almost no backlash. Then just this winter loaded that new Berkley Pro Braid in #12 on my spin catfish rig.
Did anybody watch the NAFC show yesterday (it was a re-run) when Steve did the Pro Pointer on the Trilene Sensations or hi-vis? Has anybody ever tried those hi-vis type lines in any formulation, mono, flouro, or braid? I fish in mostly very murky water (+/- 6" or less) so hi-vis lines shouldn't be as big a issue for me, and it's more important for me to see the line and the bite then not spooking the fish. Just curious if they were being used very much?
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jfolda
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| 19 Apr 2011 03:02 PM |
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Berkley Trilene Xl or Transoptic. Suffix Original, Stren Original. I also use Berlkey fluorcarbon line. I use 12 and 20lb lest in my baicast and 10-15 lb test in my spinni g rods |
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jjackson19
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| 19 Apr 2011 05:41 PM |
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I have switched from 12lb red cajun to Trilene Big Game clear mono 12lb for my Pflueger President 6735, older Shakespear Easy Cast and Mitchell Advocate II reels. I appear to be catch way more fish now.
I recently received Trilene XL Smooth Cast Smoke Green that I cant wait to try out tho.
I have tried 8lb suffix siege out on my Mitchell Advocate II but it didnt perform as well as the 12lb Big Game line, oddly its a 8lb reel??
Expect it could have been as error on my part, but it seemed to wad up way to easy for my taste.
I have been eye-ing that Reel Magic spray mentioned above, but havent yet tried it out. This is something I may try soon.
From my experience (which may not be nearly as much as others here) most mono line is about the same and you dont have to spend tons of $$ to get decent line.
From my testing I can grab one of my 5/0 worm or EWG Bass hooks, tie a standard double clinch polymer knot and hook the hook on the end of a desk and pull the line on the other end 3ft away.
The hook will bend before the line breaks. I use good Eagle Claw or Viscious hooks.
IMHO major factors when choosing line should be color and size. When in doubt just buy a small spool try test and see how it works for you. |
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bass or bass?
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| 19 Apr 2011 09:25 PM |
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Hey armstrong ,since you like Stren, they have a hi-vis yellow that I used a few years ago for night time cat fishing. Give that a try.
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slipperybob
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| 21 Apr 2011 05:32 PM |
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Posted By armstrong.j on 19 Apr 2011 07:36 AM
SilverThread slipperybob? Wow! Be honest, I'm surprised to hear somebody name SilverThread. I have two spools of it, (wife bought it as a present off lurenet.com and didn't know what she was getting or what I liked) and I never cared for it. What I got I think is inflexible and difficult to tie & hold knots, never loaded it on to any reals. I have #8 & #12 and have never used it except for the occasional leader. Maybe I got a bad batch or something?
I'm with bass or bass?, I use Trilene XL almost exclusive in different strengths on most all my outfits on spinning, baitcaster, and my son's three spincast reels. I do have Stren mono in #14 loaded on my high speed baitcaster and have really fallen in love with it, and might go more with more Stren next time. It has been really good to me with almost no backlash. Then just this winter loaded that new Berkley Pro Braid in #12 on my spin catfish rig.
Did anybody watch the NAFC show yesterday (it was a re-run) when Steve did the Pro Pointer on the Trilene Sensations or hi-vis? Has anybody ever tried those hi-vis type lines in any formulation, mono, flouro, or braid? I fish in mostly very murky water (+/- 6" or less) so hi-vis lines shouldn't be as big a issue for me, and it's more important for me to see the line and the bite then not spooking the fish. Just curious if they were being used very much?
Best wishes and have a Happy and Blessed Easter everybody. Yep, I'm being honest about it. Silverthread over any of the Trilene or Stren. I gave up on Stren Original and all Trilene for Silverthread Excalibur or various other lines. You would be the first person I've ever heard to give a bad review on it.  |
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slipperybob
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armstrong.j
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| 22 Apr 2011 02:06 PM |
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Just one observation, this has been a very fun and informative topic that I've really enjoyed. With all the options that everybody has listed; Triline, Spiderwire, Sufix, SilverThread. I was just watching a fishing show that was sponsored by Vicious and remembered nobody has mentioned that particular line brand within this discussion..... interesting.  |
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Bassbum
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| 22 Apr 2011 08:05 PM |
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For my baitcaster I use Zebco braid. Great line, and you will not find any other braided line cheaper.
You can pull out a sunken jon boat before this line snaps. It's about $8 at walmart. |
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slipperybob
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| 22 Apr 2011 09:10 PM |
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I've only heard of mixed reviews about Vicious in the past, but like all things ifassuming that fishermen lies, then who knows. I've also used many types of lines, recommended or raved by some only to become very dissappointed. That's really another topic. LOL's. It could be that Vicious may have recently reformulated their lines, within the last few years or so. I'm hearing more positive feedback on it. Maybe something to give a try, since it does appear to have less of a price tag on it. I just don't like the name Vicious, if anythingelse. That's something personal with Vanish and I'd hate to have a vicious time with a line name like Vicious. |
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ILbassin
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| 24 Apr 2011 01:55 PM |
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If you are like me and only have a few setups and are looking for a solid multi purpose line, I would strongly suggest Stren Duratuf if you can find it. I bought it at a fishing show and havent found it in any stores or websites since. It has stretch, but not too much. It casts well. It also doesn't get nicked and roughed up very easily. |
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hoch04
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| 25 Apr 2011 01:14 PM |
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I have always used trilene xt works great this year im trying green fireline and i always stay at 8 pound test |
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mjb52587
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| 08 May 2011 04:23 AM |
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I've been destroying with 14 lb cajun while texas rigging with a graphite rod. really sensitive. |
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zjdad85
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| 12 May 2011 01:44 AM |
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wow i mean if you all are just bass fishing and using such heavy lines id hat to see what overkill is used on crappie or bluegill. I use 4lb spiderwire ez mono
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syork
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| 13 May 2011 02:23 PM |
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When I'm fishing jigs I'll use trilene 100% depending on how gnarly the structure is, if its pretty bad I'll goto 50 lbs powerpro.
As for soft plastics/spinnerbaits/crankbaits I prefer the trilene still, most topwater I'll use the trilene XL mono and if I'm throwing frogs its 65 lbs power pro, considering you can almost walk on the lillypads they're that thick.
Some call it overkill I call it effective. |
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slipperybob
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| 20 May 2011 01:29 PM |
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There's a difference between finesse fishing and power fishing. Sometimes power fishing is what it takes to catch fish, eventhough ,most of the time finesse will do just fine. Each person merely has to choose their tools for the tasks at hand. I used to use 20# mono for bass fishing in weeds but now go with braid lines of at least 50#. Finessing for bass, well 4# mono will do. Just have to remind myself not to horse the fish and hope they don't jump too hard. |
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jaysun7776
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| 20 May 2011 10:45 PM |
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Has anyone tried Suffix 832 braid its amazing very very sensitive and holds knots like no line ive ever seen !! |
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slipperybob
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| 27 May 2011 02:23 PM |
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Sufix 832 braid is working out well. Mine has worn it's color off on the last few yards of it. Was fine with four or five days of hard fishing and then it suddenly wore off one day. I thought I grabbed an old rod combo but looked again carefully and wasn't. |
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jaysun7776
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| 28 May 2011 07:01 AM |
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Most braid will lose its color over time but the strength and castability has been worth for me ! |
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Sierrafishing
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| 29 May 2011 10:18 AM |
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I use P-Line Floroclear almost exclusively. I have tried many, many lines including several from Trilene and Stren. Floroclear definitely performs better than Trilene lines for me. I have tried Silver Thread lines too and have to say I'd use them over Trilene or Stren. In fact I pulled out some 10# Super Silver Thread I had left over from a few seasons back and decided to spool it onto my baitcaster(yes, my one and only as I much prefer spinning gear for most situations). It still works great and I do like the way it performs on the 'caster better than on my spinning gear. Overall though P-Line Floroclear is my number one pick for everything from my ultralight rigs to my heavy freshwater/saltwater rigs and works great for me in most bass fishing situations including finesse presentations and fishing in cover with monofilament. A close second for this category is Maxima Ultragreen as it performs better for me on spinning gear than P-Line CXX and Power Pro braid is my number one choice for heavy cover fishing with braid. |
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fisherfanatic
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| 29 May 2011 10:22 AM |
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My favorite is Berkley Trilene Original, but I've just recently started using Stren Flourocarbon. It works pretty darn good, too. |
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grneyemonstr
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| 15 Jun 2011 08:09 PM |
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Mono- Sufix Seige
Flourocarbon - Sufix Castable 100% Flourocarbon
Braid - Power Pro
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kevo129
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| 17 Jun 2011 07:10 AM |
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well i use fireline 14lb test when wishing lots of thick cover and ive never had it break ive pulled logs filled with lures and have actually used a couple of them . i also use the transoptic 6 lb test by berkley seems to work very well with me here in michigan Fishing michigan since 1987
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mo65
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| 20 Jul 2011 11:29 AM |
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That's a tough question. I have alot of favorite lines. I like Trilene for mono, PowerPro for braid, Berkley Vanish flourocarbon.
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memphisfish
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| 29 Jul 2011 09:11 AM |
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Recently I've been using Trilene XL and it hasn't let me down. It's affordable and performs excellently. I also use P-Line Spectrex Braid |
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BassWhisperer67
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| 08 Sep 2011 06:05 AM |
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On spinning I will use Berkly Trilene Smooth Casting. Never had a problem. On baitcasting I use Spiderwire steath or Power pro. |
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rcr1959
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| 17 Sep 2011 10:09 AM |
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Spiderwire mono(#10-#12) and braid(camo), Stren fluorocarbon(#17), and Yo-Zuri hybrid (#10) |
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shifty
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| 05 Nov 2011 08:34 PM |
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P line |
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mo65
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| 06 Nov 2011 06:43 AM |
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Since my last post on this thread, I have been putting Western's Tufline XP through the paces. This is really good braid, considering the price is lower than most other top brands, a real bargain! Also have been using Berkley's new Nanofil...great line but the price is a little high. How can this stuff feel so smooth in your hands but make so much noise through the guides? I think it might be worse than regular braid about this!   |
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Pegsguy
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| 06 Nov 2011 10:21 AM |
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Does Nanofil sink or float? I have gone to braid or fused line almost exclusively but would like a spool or two of something that sinks. I am leaning towards 832 for this. |
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mo65
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| 06 Nov 2011 02:27 PM |
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Posted By Pegsguy on 06 Nov 2011 11:21 AM
Does Nanofil sink or float? I have gone to braid or fused line almost exclusively but would like a spool or two of something that sinks. I am leaning towards 832 for this.
Nanofil does float Pegsguy, but I'm using it for soft plastics with a flouro(sinks) leader and it works fine. Actually, I kind of like it floating in front of me where it goes into the water...great for line watching. Another option might be topwater, you could really launch those Jitterbugs, Hula Poppers, and other light lures with this stuff!
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