bigbear09 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 What is the best type of line to put on a baitcaster for bass and similar game fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Nowadays especially, with so many options other than simply mono, the breaking strength of the line isn't as big a concern as the diameter of the line. Your reel will be rated for an optimum diameter range. This the range of diameters it will cast the best and spool the most efficiently. Just don't put more drag force on the rod and reel than they are rated to handle. Super braids are much thinner and stronger. You need to use the right diameter on these lines, the breaking strength of the line is practically irrelevant. Pay more attention to diameter than breaking strength and you're equipment will serve you much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 I've used Berkly Big Game in 15lb test for several years. This year I am going to experiment with a copolymer line, P-Line CXXX in 12lb test for finese fishing and some Berkly Vanish flourocarbon in 14lb test for Carolina and Texas rigs. But will have the Big Game 15lb on stand by just in case the others don't work out. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Nowadays especially, with so many options other than simply mono, the breaking strength of the line isn't as big a concern as the diameter of the line. Your reel will be rated for an optimum diameter range. This the range of diameters it will cast the best and spool the most efficiently. Just don't put more drag force on the rod and reel than they are rated to handle. Super braids are much thinner and stronger. You need to use the right diameter on these lines, the breaking strength of the line is practically irrelevant. Pay more attention to diameter than breaking strength and you're equipment will serve you much better. What he said! What I found out with mono, if you go too small it tends to burry itself. Causing casting issues! 12-17 pound mono, with 14 pound working the best on my casting reels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear09 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 I've heard about 15 lb spiderwire. Is that a good match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I've heard about 15 lb spiderwire. Is that a good match? That line is the same diameter as 4lb mono. It's way too limp for most baitcasters. In other words BACKLASH CITY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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