Swimbait Line Choice

[ABA CAST CHAMP 2006]

I am new to fishing larger (5"+) and heavier (2oz.+) swimbaits.  I have a reel and rod that can handle the bait, but I was wondering about line selection.  It seems like 20-30 pound test fluorocarbon or monofilament line are pretty much standard for fishing these large lures.  My question is, would 20-25 pound test braid/Fireline also work well for the swimbait application?  (I included the Fireline reference only because I've got a spool of it sitting in my tacklebox)  Thanks everyone!

[fourbizz]

I use 25lb Pline CXX X-tra Strong exclusively.

If you use braid I would advise using NO LESS than 50lb.

[mike bat]

20lb-25lb  p-line cxx moss green  .those are my main choices  ;D and i with Biz i wouldent use a braid

[ABA CAST CHAMP 2006]

Okay, big copolymer line it is then.

Let me pick your brains a moment longer and ask why the P-Line is a better match than braid with swimbaits.... Thanks er'body.

[fourbizz]

Fish Chris uses braid only and smokes them with it.

Braid is very visible. I don't want a braid to leader knot thrown in the mix either. I WANT some line stretch. I fish with a buttoned down drag and I want a little shock absorption especially at boat side.

I am now using braid with leader on my worm/jig rods, cranking rod, and dropshot rods, but I don't see it happening on my swimbait rods.

[Randall]

I use 40 lb braid. I feel it helps me move a big swimbait in the mouth of a big fish after it clamps down on the bait and helps me horse it straight to the boat so it can't shake the bait free.

[burleytog]

I use 50/12 P-Line Spectrex IV.

Why?  I want the strongest line possible when dealing with big fish.  I don't like using large diameter lines and braid gives good strength with smaller diameter.

[Supermat]

I use 30 lb P-Line CXX for my biggest baits. For the smaller 5-7" baits I use 30 Lb P-Line CX Premium. I will NEVER use braid on my swimbaits. I understand why some people do it but I make a point to set the hook HARD!!!! After its set I want the stretch to keep from bending out the hooks when I horse the fish to the net.