07-10-2013, 03:46 PM
There is a huge variety in fishing line, and every year it only gets bigger. I thought I'd start a thread, and see what everyone is using, why they use it, and maybe what they're targeting with their set up.
What's your favorite line, and why? (Spinning, casting, or flies)
Spinning- I used Berkely Trilene XT 6lb before. Loved it! It would cast far and set lightly on the water. But When snagging bass in cover, I found it wasn't enough. So I went to the 12lb version. It has more line memory, but I suppose that's to be expected of line with x2 capability. Generally after lake trout, but I sometimes go after bass & panfish.
Flies- I have Rio fly line, with Cabela's house-brand leader & tippet, both 3x. But, since I really don't know what I'm doing with a fly rod yet, (and I have nothing to compare it to), I can't comment on it's performance. So far I'm just trying to target something that isn't green and leafy, or attached to my body LoL! ( I really should look into fly lessons I guess)
Baitcaster- I just recently picked up a baitcaster reel, but have yet to fill it, or even put it on a rod yet LoL! Been thinking about targeting some cats, and maybe carp. I've never caught a catfish, grew up hearing horror stories of getting "stung". I have since done enough research to wonder WTF were my folks thinking when they told me that crap. (And it seems Idaho's full of them, so why not!) As for the carp, well, they're just big and (I hear) fun to catch.
I look forward to hearing from others; what's good, what's bad. Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings! [fishin]
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What's your favorite line, and why? (Spinning, casting, or flies)
Spinning- I used Berkely Trilene XT 6lb before. Loved it! It would cast far and set lightly on the water. But When snagging bass in cover, I found it wasn't enough. So I went to the 12lb version. It has more line memory, but I suppose that's to be expected of line with x2 capability. Generally after lake trout, but I sometimes go after bass & panfish.
Flies- I have Rio fly line, with Cabela's house-brand leader & tippet, both 3x. But, since I really don't know what I'm doing with a fly rod yet, (and I have nothing to compare it to), I can't comment on it's performance. So far I'm just trying to target something that isn't green and leafy, or attached to my body LoL! ( I really should look into fly lessons I guess)
Baitcaster- I just recently picked up a baitcaster reel, but have yet to fill it, or even put it on a rod yet LoL! Been thinking about targeting some cats, and maybe carp. I've never caught a catfish, grew up hearing horror stories of getting "stung". I have since done enough research to wonder WTF were my folks thinking when they told me that crap. (And it seems Idaho's full of them, so why not!) As for the carp, well, they're just big and (I hear) fun to catch.
I look forward to hearing from others; what's good, what's bad. Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings! [fishin]
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