03-13-2012, 03:29 PM
Well, you probably already know that I am going to tell you that it depends. [:p]
For bobber fishing, I would suggest using P-Line Hydrofloat, or Power Pro (in Yellow). In either case, use the 30 lb test (I think the Hydrofloat is 15 lb diameter, and the Power Pro is 8 lb diameter). Based on the diameters, you could probably go one step lighter with the P-Line or one heavier with the PP. I have been using the Hydrofloat myself, but most folks who have tried both will tell you they prefer the Power Pro. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to once my Hydrofloat wears out.
For the mono it depends much more on the types of holes you are fishing. I have always used 14 lb test pretty much across the board, but sometimes it has been an overkill. I am usually drift fishing steelhead where there is alot of current, sharp rocks and boulders, so my line tends to get more knicks and abrasions, plus I need to keep them away from some of those boulders and chutes or its over. This last trip though, I tried 12 lb and got by pretty good. If you were fishing slower holes with less obstacles or hazards, I'm sure you could get away with 10 or probly 8. Just like anything, try to fish the lightest that you can get away with.
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For bobber fishing, I would suggest using P-Line Hydrofloat, or Power Pro (in Yellow). In either case, use the 30 lb test (I think the Hydrofloat is 15 lb diameter, and the Power Pro is 8 lb diameter). Based on the diameters, you could probably go one step lighter with the P-Line or one heavier with the PP. I have been using the Hydrofloat myself, but most folks who have tried both will tell you they prefer the Power Pro. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to once my Hydrofloat wears out.
For the mono it depends much more on the types of holes you are fishing. I have always used 14 lb test pretty much across the board, but sometimes it has been an overkill. I am usually drift fishing steelhead where there is alot of current, sharp rocks and boulders, so my line tends to get more knicks and abrasions, plus I need to keep them away from some of those boulders and chutes or its over. This last trip though, I tried 12 lb and got by pretty good. If you were fishing slower holes with less obstacles or hazards, I'm sure you could get away with 10 or probly 8. Just like anything, try to fish the lightest that you can get away with.
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