09-11-2014, 06:44 PM
Agree completely with what davetclown has already offered. With kids I'm assuming too that these are Zebco 202/404/33 or some type of open face spinning outfits. I keep a couple of these in the rod box in case I get someone along that isn't familiar or comfortable with the heavier rigs and with these I can use them in general terms to get them happily catching fish.
That said my go-to line is the 8lb Berkley Trilene XL Line. This is not so expensive and works well with the Zebco 33 or open face spinning outfits. For special occasions I'll downsize to 6lb line for crappie fishing or really clear water. For an ultralight rod & reel combo I'll drop to 4lb test. These will get you through most of what you'll face.
Some go 10lb test on these types of rod & reel outfits which I feel is just too much. My 2 cents [
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One last thing on all of your rods down near the handle is a Line Weight and a Lure Weight. The Line weight is a recommendation for that rod and will look something like this - "4-12lb." The Lure weight is much the same and will look like this "1/8-3/4oz." These are the manufacturers recommendations for a Berkley Shock 6'6" Medium action Spinning Rod. If you have a rod that doesn't list a Line Weight and a Lure Weight go online or to the local tackle retailer and find one like it to compare.
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That said my go-to line is the 8lb Berkley Trilene XL Line. This is not so expensive and works well with the Zebco 33 or open face spinning outfits. For special occasions I'll downsize to 6lb line for crappie fishing or really clear water. For an ultralight rod & reel combo I'll drop to 4lb test. These will get you through most of what you'll face.
Some go 10lb test on these types of rod & reel outfits which I feel is just too much. My 2 cents [
]One last thing on all of your rods down near the handle is a Line Weight and a Lure Weight. The Line weight is a recommendation for that rod and will look something like this - "4-12lb." The Lure weight is much the same and will look like this "1/8-3/4oz." These are the manufacturers recommendations for a Berkley Shock 6'6" Medium action Spinning Rod. If you have a rod that doesn't list a Line Weight and a Lure Weight go online or to the local tackle retailer and find one like it to compare.
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