Which Line For Baitcaster

[jbo225]

im wondering whats a line thats easy to work with and while learing to use a baitcaster. Would it be a mono,fluro,braid im using rite now #20 pp i have it backed with mono a good layer of it probaly 25-35yrd of it and it keeps digging into the rest of the line and catching when i cast so i was wondering whats a good line for starters

[fishingman88]

I personally use 12lb mono for my baitcasters.  All depends on what you are using your setup for.  If you are just starting to learn, I would try 12lb or 14lb mono.  It is cheap and if you backlash, you can respool without having to spend too much money

[new2BC4bass]

Do not learn of Fluorocarbon.  Use either 12# minimum mono or 40# minimum braid to learn on.  You have already discovered the main problem with using too light braid.  I learned on mono.

[jbo225]

thanks for the info deff found out about to small of a braid

[BrettD]

Berkely big game 12# mono its cheap and when you get a severe backlash it wont cost you alot to re spool you reel. Braid is a little easier to pick back lashes out of but it can expensive if you have to re spool you real a couple times. If you do go with braid go with atleast 40# some guys can get away with 30#.

[loodkop]

Big Game is a very good line to start casting on and is not to bad at hauling in fish as well. I have 12 lb spooled on my top water rod and also use it for cranks/jerkbaits. Before flourocarbon became popular I have caught plenty of bass jigging and worming on Big game too.

[roadwarrior]

Tuf-Line #30 would be an excellent choice, especiially for $4.99!

 

 

 

 

[Felix77]

I learned on mono after trying to learn on braid.  After several paralyzing backlishes on braid I reverted back.  I would suggest 17lb mono for the very, very beginner and work your way down from there.

[NEjitterbugger]

Im learning on 65# braid... I honestly haven't had any issues with my line or reel yet, no backlashes or anything!!!!

[jbo225]

thinking i might do the big game

[NEjitterbugger]

I think the line you use is not that big of a deal. I would say that when you learn to use a baitcaster (I'm doing it right now) is make sure you have your magnetic brakes and what not set up properly....

[jbo225]

in my case it is it keeps digging but i have it set up right with the tension knob just right, and brakes

[new2BC4bass]

in my case it is it keeps digging but i have it set up right with the tension knob just right, and brakes

 

Spool that small diameter braid as tight as you can.  Pull off past longest casts and wind up TIGHT again every so often.  Probably won't eliminate the digging in entirely, but should help some.  Best to change the line.  Brakes only help with backlashes, not digging in problem.  Same thing for spool tension.  Of course backlashes create loose line which acerbates digging in, so I guess a person could say spool tension and brakes affect line digging in somewhat because they help eliminate backlashes.  If any reel setting were to help with digging in, it would be drag. but don't see it creating enough tension without holding onto the line as you reel in.  Rather awkward.    Tossing a double or triple bladed 3/4 oz. or heavier spinnerbait and reeling at a good clip ought to maintain some line tension. 

[Virtuoso]

PowerPro Braid or Yozuri Hybrid 12lb.