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Topwater trout and red fishermen
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:20 pm
What line do you use and why?
I use 15 lb P-Line with a 30 lb leader.
I'm about to get my gear ready for this season, and would like to know what yall find works best.
Thanks in advance.
I use 15 lb P-Line with a 30 lb leader.
I'm about to get my gear ready for this season, and would like to know what yall find works best.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:24 pm to wahoocs
30# PowerPro braid straight up
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:25 pm to PapaPogey
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30# PowerPro braid straight up
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:27 pm to PapaPogey
Why braid, and why 30#?
Just curious. I've never fished braid, and 30# seems excessive.
Just curious. I've never fished braid, and 30# seems excessive.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:29 pm to MrCoachKlein
14# Mono. Usually have a fluoro leader.
Tried braid several times and just don't like it!
Tried braid several times and just don't like it!
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:33 pm to Tbooux
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Tried braid several times and just don't like it!
Not sure I would either.
I like the castability and distance with the P-Line, and the flourocarbon leader allows for stretch and resistance to cutting. But, I only use about a foot, because I don't want the weight of the leader to significantly affect the lure's workability.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:38 pm to Tbooux
15# yozuri hybrid
best line ever ..
stronger than 15# big game with no memory...
you can stretch it one time and it will lay as flat as the day you spool. Ive got a couple of bait casters that have had the same line for 5yrs and still cast great an is stong as hell
best line ever ..
stronger than 15# big game with no memory...
you can stretch it one time and it will lay as flat as the day you spool. Ive got a couple of bait casters that have had the same line for 5yrs and still cast great an is stong as hell
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:42 pm to wahoocs
#30 braid is excessive, but the diameter of the line is much smaller than mono, so alot of people choose to use the higher strength braid. Good thing about that as long as your knots are tied well, break-off's will be a thing of the past; bad news is that hang up's will leave you cursing. . .
Personally, I have my son's rig setup with 20# braid so that in case his drag is set incorrectly, he won't lose the fish. For my rigs, I use 10# braid, which is more than enough for most of what I fish for. I have a length of 20# mono tied as a leader so that the braid doesn't get caught around the lures/corks.
Personally, I have my son's rig setup with 20# braid so that in case his drag is set incorrectly, he won't lose the fish. For my rigs, I use 10# braid, which is more than enough for most of what I fish for. I have a length of 20# mono tied as a leader so that the braid doesn't get caught around the lures/corks.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:43 pm to wahoocs
Braid with 15# leader. Better feel, longer casts, stronger.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:55 pm to Motorboat
I use 12-15# with a leader.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 4:58 pm to Motorboat
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Braid with 15# leader. Better feel, longer casts, stronger.
Looks like I may have to try it. And maybe the Yozuri, too.
Why only 15# leader?
That seems a little low. Do you mean flourocarbon 15?
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:01 pm to wahoocs
15 # mono straight to it. I feel like this gives it the besf action.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:08 pm to wahoocs
#30 power pro. If I feel like it I will occasionally use #20 mono leader.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:15 pm to sloopy
30lb braid for reds. 12lb mono for trout
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:15 pm to wahoocs
Braid. on one of my rods I tied a 30# flouro leader just to see if it makes a difference. haven't noticed any real difference and so the leader will likely go when I retie.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:15 pm to sloopy
Power pro all da way.....
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:23 pm to wahoocs
30lb PP 
Price is steep but it lasts me at least two seasons
Price is steep but it lasts me at least two seasons
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 6:30 pm to Uncle JackD
Thanks for all the replies.
Definitely will try braid.
If I were only interested in trout, and not concerned
about losing a bull red or spinner, would that change
anyone's opinion on # test?
Definitely will try braid.
If I were only interested in trout, and not concerned
about losing a bull red or spinner, would that change
anyone's opinion on # test?
Posted on 5/14/13 at 6:36 pm to wahoocs
14-15# IMO. I can absolutely SLING the shite out of some baits with the braid and like others have said, I'm never concerned about breaking off. Also, if I get hung up on something in or out the water, I'm dragging the boat way before it pops.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 7:19 pm to wahoocs
30#. Power pro and a 20# flouro leader
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