08-11-2005, 12:17 AM
The situation seriously affects what type of line and how strong of line you should use. There's no such thing as an "all around" line. It would be nice to think that 10 lb Big Game is the answer to every fishing situation, however, that's far from the truth. If you're fishing for bream or bass in area's were there aren't too many obstacles for your line to get snagged on, go for it. If you're fishing for a trophy fish, you'd better up the stakes a tad. A 40 lb catfish could fart and break 10 lb test line. If you're fishing saltwater and have a reel spooled with 10 pound test line, then you're either a light tackle freak that doesn't like landing too many fish, trying to jig up live bait, or have no idea what is going on around you. Even medium sized freshwater fish could call for larger test line. I know were I fish, if you don't have a heavier line, you'll loose a large majority of the fish you hook. There are mondo snags and you litterly have to be able to pull the fish away from them or they will cut you off. I like 20 lb test, that's what the masses of my reels are spooled with. Berkely makes a kick ass line. Ande is equal in quality. I just recently tried some of that 17 lb Cajun line and my wife caught a 25 lb Flathead using it. That's some tough line. She had to horse that big cat out from the bridge pilons and around the prop of my boat. I was impressed, and i'm hard to impress. Quality 20 lb line has it's advantages:
1. Super strong for solid hook sets on fish with a tough jaw
2. Super flexible for those explosive fish with fast runs and big weight
3. Easy casting with 1 oz of weight or more
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vantages:
1. There's no casting light lures, you'd be wasting your time
2. Takes away from your reels line compacity
3. Requires the use of larger, more pricey equipment, which will be less compact and is less versitle
Just keep in mind, your equipment needs to match the situation, target species, and all the variables involved. Your choice of fishing line is but one of the many decisions that needs to be made. What's the right rod? The right reel? Does your line match the two? Is the equipment you're using matched to the target species of fish? Matching your equipment will not only make it easier on you, it will put more fish in the boat.
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1. Super strong for solid hook sets on fish with a tough jaw
2. Super flexible for those explosive fish with fast runs and big weight
3. Easy casting with 1 oz of weight or more
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vantages: 1. There's no casting light lures, you'd be wasting your time
2. Takes away from your reels line compacity
3. Requires the use of larger, more pricey equipment, which will be less compact and is less versitle
Just keep in mind, your equipment needs to match the situation, target species, and all the variables involved. Your choice of fishing line is but one of the many decisions that needs to be made. What's the right rod? The right reel? Does your line match the two? Is the equipment you're using matched to the target species of fish? Matching your equipment will not only make it easier on you, it will put more fish in the boat.
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