Fishing Line Question

[Derek Moore]

Here in a couple days i will be getting a Revo S baitcaster and a *** 7'3" MH *** Black pole for my graduation present. I plan on using this combo for pitching/finesse and spinnerbaits. I was just wondering if any of you guys had some ideas of what line i should get to go along with this combo.

[michaelcsalyer]

12lb test

[MarkH024]

15lb fluoro or 30-40lb braid of your liking.

[eyedabassman]

12 or 15 lb. Seaguar Invizk or Abrazx.

[CPBassFishing]

Pitching, spinnerbaits, and finesse do not go along at all. I would suggest you spool up with 50lb braid and find another rod for finesse techniques such as using a shaky head or dropshotting, preferably a spinning rod. If the water is clear add a 15-30lb fluorocarbon leader. You can go straight braid for spinnerbaits because they cause a reaction bite. For pitching you may need the fluoro in very clear water, but not stained.

[eyedabassman]

I would not use braid on a spinnerbait! You want alittle give in the line so I would go mono or fluo.

[roadwarrior]

#12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid is a good all-around line at a modest price.

[kylek]

#12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid is a good all-around line at a modest price.

 

this is what I use thanks to RW.

[michaelcsalyer]

X2 on yo zuri

[BrettD]

I use 40# braid especially when fising in grass the braid allows you to rip the spinnerbait out of the grass alot easier. I fish in grass about 90% of the time rarely do I use a spinner bait in open water.

[Hyrule Bass]

12lb mono

[Arv]

#12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid is a good all-around line at a modest price.

yup

[RoachDad]

Pitching, spinnerbaits, and finesse do not go along at all. I would suggest you spool up with 50lb braid and find another rod for finesse techniques such as using a shaky head or dropshotting, preferably a spinning rod. If the water is clear add a 15-30lb fluorocarbon leader. You can go straight braid for spinnerbaits because they cause a reaction bite. For pitching you may need the fluoro in very clear water, but not stained.

they may not go along totally, but before alot of us got so educated, we used one rod and reel for everything.  (and caught lots of fish BTW)

 

You only need 50 lb line if you are fishing in very unique water.  If you get snagged constantly then 50 lb  is good.  Or in my case, when I paid for a 20 dollar a-rig, I used 50 lb line to make sure I did not lose that sucker.  But if you want an all-around rod and reel set up 12 lb line or 20 lb braid is all you need.

[RoachDad]

we used one rod and reel for everything.  (and caught lots of fish BTW)

 

 

CPBass, I see you are 16 so I hope I did not offend you.  You have grown up in the modern bass fishing phenomenon.  Trust me, I caught tons of 4 lb bass on Zebco spincast reels.

 

 I love my baitcasters and 7'6" rods, but we make it way more complicated that it really needs to be.  All this modern stuff is great and I use as much of it as I can afford but before we knew what finesse fishing was we were able to fish deep and shallow with the same rig.

 

I remember when the first modern spinnerbaits came out.  We called them Diaper pins and none of us thought they would work.  Then when we saw them landing fish we all went out and bought them.

[new2BC4bass]

I've got 12# mono on the majority of my MH casting rods.  Have 40# braid on one that gets thrown into lily pads and weed beds.

 

I agree with RoachDad.  50 years and more ago I had one rod.  We weren't aware of technique specific rods.  Weren't even aware there were different "techniques" for fishing.  Fishing was fishing.   I fished Nightwalkers on a #6 hook...with and without any weight, inline spinners, an occasional Rapala, spoons and a new fangled lure called a Beetlespin.  Man was that ever a hot lure!  Back then 6# or 8# mono was all we (meaning Dad my brothers, and myself) ever used.

 

Now I have enough combos that I don't know which one is the right one to be using. 

[The Young Gun]

I've got 12# mono on the majority of my MH casting rods. Have 40# braid on one that gets thrown into lily pads and weed beds.

I agree with RoachDad. 50 years and more ago I had one rod. We weren't aware of technique specific rods. Weren't even aware there were different "techniques" for fishing. Fishing was

fishing. I fished Nightwalkers on a #6 hook...with and without any weight, inline spinners, an occasional Rapala, spoons and a new fangled lure called a Beetlespin. Man was that ever a hot lure! Back then 6# or 8# mono was all we (meaning Dad my brothers, and myself) ever used.

Now I have enough combos that I don't know which one is the right one to be using.

^^ I wish I had that problem hahaha.

[RoachDad]

I apologize for getting way, way off topic.

 

I googled world record largemouth to see what George Perry used to catch his 22 lb hog.

 

He and a friend had 1 rod and reel and 1 lure.  A Creek Chub Fintail and a homemade boat.  One guy skulled and the other fished and they would take turns.  He was lucky enough to be casting when they caught the world record bass.

 

I don't know anything about the rod and reel but I bet it would not be as good as the one I use for the grand-kids when they are fishing with nightcrawlers!

[Hyrule Bass]

they may not go along totally, but before alot of us got so educated, we used one rod and reel for everything.  (and caught lots of fish BTW)

 

You only need 50 lb line if you are fishing in very unique water.  If you get snagged constantly then 50 lb  is good.  Or in my case, when I paid for a 20 dollar a-rig, I used 50 lb line to make sure I did not lose that sucker.  But if you want an all-around rod and reel set up 12 lb line or 20 lb braid is all you need.

 

some people still use one rod and reel for everything. most of my rods and reels i will use for multiple purposes, doesnt matter to me as ive proven to myself i can catch fish that way. i just cant buy into the technique specific thing, when i buy a rod, and i dont buy expensive rods, i have in mind several things i can use it for. i also agree that a good all around line for a variety of techniques would be 12lb line, ive used it for everything, the only thing that didnt really feel right with it was jigs, but i havent really gotten into jig fishing yet...

[skeletor6]

this is what I use thanks to RW.

 

Yo-zuri is now my backing after trying it. I would go 12-15lb fluorocarbon. Tatsu to be specific.

[TNBassin']

Go 10# yo zuri hybrid. I like it better than the 12# personally .

[Skeeter Driver]

You're clearly getting some awesome advice here about spooling options. I vote for the type that matches what you plan to do with the great new combo you're getting. If see from your member info that you are in KS. I have never fished there so it hard for me to offer comment on the obstacles and challenges you'll face on each cast. I can offer that here in Texas, we have so much timber and rip-rap involved in our fishing I always lean towards braid unless I know than the water is extra clear and I'll need to be as invisible as possible. I have found  a product from Spiderwire called Ultracast Invisi-Braid. I have 4 combos running it right now in #20 to #30 pound. So far I am very happy with this line and its pulled up some nice ones this year -- including the one I used for the member photo. It was taken last month on Lake Fork. 

 

Now let me say, it is a little pricy so be sure to apply a generous amount of backing so you can get 2 combos spooled from the same 300yd package. 

 

Hope this help. [Let me say though that all the advice in this thread is great. Any of the options listed would be great for this new setup you're getting.]