hooah212002 Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I just picked up a new Trion to use as my panfish reel and don't know what line I want to put on it. I am leaning towards Sufix Elite because I know I will like it and it's inexpensive, but I am wanting to try new lines. I don't want to spend $20 on a spool, so that means no Invizx (which would have been choice #2). It's been a while since I used Trilene mono and even longer since I used the low pound test, so I don't know how well it handles. That is my main concern is the line memory (I do use line conditioner). Strength and sensitivity are obviously not a huge concern. Braid seems like it would be overkill. Just looking for suggestions to expand my horizons. Quote
I.rar Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I'd go for the elite if I were to fish mono. I prefer 15lb braid and a leader. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Posted June 29, 2013 I prefer 15lb braid and a leader. For ultra light? Kinda heavy, no? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 29, 2013 Super User Posted June 29, 2013 15# braid = 4# mono equivalent. I always figured 4# mono to fit the ultra light category. I would be more concerned with line diameter than breaking strength. I am using 10# 832 Ghost on my panfish rod only because 10# PP at 2# mono equivalent would be a strain for me to see. I use Elite and like it a lot. Also using 8# Big Game because of the price of the large spools. Both work well for me. Always used Trilene XL, but wanted to try something else. Nothing wrong with the Trilene either. Wasn't too thrilled with the P-Line I used. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Posted June 29, 2013 True enough. But I kinda figured the fun of light line fishing was knowing that you had to be careful. With 15# braid, you can fish where ever you want and horse any fish out. That's just me and my personal preference, though, and I could be in the wrong mindset. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 29, 2013 Super User Posted June 29, 2013 True enough. But I kinda figured the fun of light line fishing was knowing that you had to be careful. With 15# braid, you can fish where ever you want and horse any fish out. That's just me and my personal preference, though, and I could be in the wrong mindset. I fished with 4# mono for years. I wasn't a 'bass fisherman' then. You can land some pretty big fish on 4# line...depending on cover. Now that I primarily fish for bass, I feel 4# is a little too light for the areas I fish. Another thing to consider is it probably puts a lot of stress on the fish if it takes a long time to land. I never gave this a thought 40 years ago. Now I do. Of course back then if it was legal it got eaten. Today I practice catch and release. Also...although the line probably won't break....you can't horse in a fish of any size on the typical ultralight rod so you still get the fun of playing them. But with the added benefit of being reasonably certain of landing them. Now in an effort to avoid any misunderstandings let me say this. I don't care if others keep what they catch as long as it is legal, and they don't decimate the fish population in the waters they are fishing. I'd like to catch a few myself. I have no problem with anyone fishing 4# in the lily pads...or anywhere else. I have 6# on a couple reels, and if I ever go fishing for Crappies and such again, 4# would definitely be an option. Ultralight fishing is fun. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks. You have effectively persuaded me into considering braid. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 29, 2013 Super User Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks. You have effectively persuaded me into considering braid. Really wasn't trying to convert you to braid. After reading many posts about how well braid handles on spinning reels, I am now using braid on 2 of my spinning reels....my panfish rod and my MH Jig & Worm rod. I am still using 8# mono on my 2 Medium spinning rods. BTW, I agree that braid handles better than mono on a spinning reel.....especially if on an ultralight reel. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Posted June 29, 2013 You didn't "convert" me to braid; I am already using it on my spinning rod. I just didn't consider it for my UL setup, but you've convinced me to consider it. That's all. Braid does handle better, but Elite handles fantastically itself. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I run 6lbs test braid (1 lbs mono dia.) and always use a leader on my panfish and all Ultra light rigs, I have used 8 lbs test mono leaders and never broke off on the braid always the mono. My ultra lights usually go 5 years between getting new line. When I am panfishing I am either using 4lbs test mono or in gin clear water,,,,Fluoro. Just the way I've done for about the last 20 years. Quote
Virtuoso Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I think its tough to go wrong with 4lb suffix elite in this situation. Fluorocarbon would be my #1 choice, but I would not recommend anything cheap. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 29, 2013 Super User Posted June 29, 2013 Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4, .009" diameter, 8.5 lb breaking strength. Quote
Greeneye8181 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 With lighter lines (I use 10lb fluoro for weightless plastic and 4lb mono when I occasionally fish for trout) I NEVER go cheap. The heavier lines I think you can go a little cheaper. I've used 14lb Berkley and never had any problems. Quote
smr913 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 #15 PP braid. Has a very small dia. and is very easy to manage. I have never been a fan of floro with spinning reels. It just seems to have a mind of its own. The braid however cast very well and behaves well on the spool. Quote
motodmast Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 berkley big game. in whatever LB you want. ive put that line through ringer and back and its still holds up. i mean your fishing for panfish, they dont fight that hard... the memory isnt too bad on it, cast far, and is avaliable in clear or green. plus you can pick up a 1000yd spool at wally world for like $6, that way if you dont like it, its not like you lost a lot of money. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 29, 2013 Super User Posted June 29, 2013 True enough. But I kinda figured the fun of light line fishing was knowing that you had to be careful. With 15# braid, you can fish where ever you want and horse any fish out. That's just me and my personal preference, though, and I could be in the wrong mindset. You can find braid down even lower in pound test. Bass pro sells PowerPro in as low as 3, 4, and 5 lb test. Then tie on a 2-4 lb fluoro leader. Line management heaven! But beware, down that thin you want to avoid wrapping it around body parts for snags and such.... Quote
mikeeasttn Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 For my ultra lite bluegill rods and reels I use 4# Trilene XL. The only bad thing is as I get older I have a hard time seeing the line and even seeing it to tie a knot. This is where I use the help of my best fishing buddy forever, my grandson to thread the rods and tie knots for the really small line. Quote
hooah212002 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Posted June 30, 2013 For my ultra lite bluegill rods and reels I use 4# Trilene XL. The only bad thing is as I get older I have a hard time seeing the line and even seeing it to tie a knot. This is where I use the help of my best fishing buddy forever, my grandson to thread the rods and tie knots for the really small line. This is what I picked up for the meantime because they had a 110 yard spool for like $3. I'll give some of the other lines a shot when I get bored, but I am probably going to pick up some PP since I can't get Yo-Zuri local. Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I am a huge fan of power pro 4lb braid on my UL rods. Talk about sensitivity! The stuff is listed as <1lb diameter, it is like hair! I tested the breaking strength and found nearly 7#! The stuff is strong as heck and very very very sensitive to crappie up-bites when throwing 1/64-1/80 jigs. 1 Quote
tholmes Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4, .009" diameter, 8.5 lb breaking strength. X2^. Great line for ultra-lihgt spinning. Tom Quote
Super User bigbill Posted July 1, 2013 Super User Posted July 1, 2013 I use a 4lb. Test Copolymere line on my ultra light trout rods were I use the very light Joe's flys spinflys. On my smallest 5'6" bass setup I use the 6lb.test copolymer line. I prefer the copolymer line over the standard rubber band mono. I have less line stretch. In some cases faster Hooksets too. But one must be careful on how fast you set the hook too. If we move too quickly with less stretch we pull the lure out of the fishes mouth. But if you guys are using braid you already know that. I like the 5'6" spinning rod setup for smaller crankbaits, bass spinflys and smaller inline spinners. I never lost a fish yet with a good quality 6lb.test copolymer. I been using the Excaliber Silver Thread Coploymere Line. BPS did offer there brand in copolymere line but I don't see it anymore it was more affordable. I can make do with just about any rod and reel setup but I have To have a good quality line. 1 Quote
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