One Standard Line...

[Boomer_bassin]

I would love to use only one kind of line(different strengths of course) for all applications from weighless plastics to pitching jigs.... could this be possible with something line Yo-Zuri Hybrid or would FC be a better option.  I like things to be uniform when possible, somewhat ocd lol.

[J Francho]

Use whatever you want.  It will always be a compromise if you stick with one line, though. That's point of having multiple rigs - not just for technique specific, but to match line for to cover or water conditions.  Some guys use nothing but braid, others all copoly.  I use several brands and types.  Experience has shown me which work work best for what for me.

[5dollarsplash]

I'd pick braid if I was going to use just one.  But as Francho said, they all have their uses.  I'd try to overcome your ocd, at least in regards to line lol.

[aceman387]

I switched to all braid years ago and have never regretted it.

[rippin-lips]

As already said they all have their place on the water. Try maybe going with one brand but not one type.

[War Eagle 44]

I agree with the other posters ahead of me that you will limit yourself somewhat by just using one type of line. Having said that, if I were going to do this I would use P-Line CXX. The majority of my reels are filled with braid these days but I don't think I'd chose braid if I were only going to use one line type. I still use CXX for all my crankbaits and A-Rig fishing. I almost always run a leader when fishing t-rigs or jigs and lately I've been using nothing but CXX for those as well. I've had good success using fluoro leaders to but I feel I get much better abrasion resistance and strength from CXX than fluoro. I give a up a little sensitivity using CXX over fluoro but not much.   

[Jrob78]

If I had to pick 1, it would be Pline CX.  To me, it offers a decent balance of strength and manageability.  Plus, it floats well enough to use with topwaters.  Having said that,  I currently use 3 types of line all from different manufacturers.  It would be hard to use just 1.

[bigbill]

As far as a copolymer fishing line I like the Excalibur silver thread the best. But when the seasons here going full bore its out of stock a lot. Then I go with yozuri,

Vicious as my second choices for a copolymer line. I'm just starting to fish with braid but I had two setups sitting here for years now. I need to start buying those 3,000 yard spools of copolymer now. I'm not sure of its shelf life. But the larger spools would be more affordable.

[Darren.]

As I've suggested in other posts, you could always try braid for your mainline and several different spools of copoly, mono, fluorocarbon and switch out leaders as needed based on conditions you'll be fishing.

 

I have one of those Plano spool boxes I take with me now, with 6 spools of copoly in 6, 8, 10, and 15, and two spools of pure FC in 10 and 12 lb test.

 

As well, I usually take two, or three rods with me. They'll each have a different leader tied on.

[0119]

I use Trilene Big Game for everything.  8lb. for spinning.  10lb., 12lb., 14lb. on baitcasting.  Works good enough for any technique I care to use.  I don't think you'll necessarily be compromising if you standardize.  It depends on the types or styles of fishing you do.

[buzzed bait]

if it were only one it would likely be a braid as well.  but as others have said before just one doesn't really cut it.  like i said, i'd choose braid but i don't like braid on topwater lures which is my favorite way to fish.  if it were me i'd say 1 type of 50lb braid and 1 type of 12lb mono and that would be it for me, so there's you 2

[mjseverson24]

if I had to choose 1 it would be Segar FC. the only techniques you have a hard time doing would be topwater which mono or braid do better in. either way most of the tournaments i fish are won by guys fishing jigs or t-rigs or some other bottom contact presentation, which is where FC is advantageous. but really I have over 20 combos with when fishing and only 5 rods with straight FC the rest have mono or braid. one line cant do it all but FC would be my choice

 

Mitch

[David P]

You will be at a disadvantage in many circumstances if you stick with ONE line...

 

Mono is less sensitive, "more visible", stretches which can be a positive or a negative, it doesn't cut through weeds well, once you're over 20lb breaking strength it's got more memory than say braid..

 

Fluorocarbon is more sensitive, but you still can't go much higher than 25lb breaking strength, it sinks so you can't effectively use it for top water

 

Braid is great for cutting through weeds, throwing top water, it doesn't stretch and is pretty sensitive, but on rocks it frays up and when fishing baits subsurface like jigs, senkos, t-rigs etc there is a bow created in your line underwater because it floats which reduces sensitivity.

 

 There's no reason to stick with just ONE line. 

 

Heavy Cover flipping, pitching, frogs - Braid

Crankbaits - Mono

Feel baits like jigs, t-rigs, senkos, etc - Fluorocarbon

 

 

 At least that's what works for me. I have been intrigued by trying sinking braid for some applications, but yet to get around to it.

[Catt]

I use Berkley Big Game 99% of the time & braid the other 1%.

I've used 15# Big Game for some where around 30 years & since my hookup ratio is in the upper 90s I do not feel I'm at any disavantage.

[retiredbosn]

I use Yozuri hybrid for everything. IMO its the perfect line if like me you only want to use one line. Closed cell construction like floro equates sensitivity, neutral buoyancy can work top water with ease, enough stretch for cranks, abrasion resistant all around good line.

[Mike L]

Sorry to say I've pretty much given up useing mono.

I started and learned on that but over the years all the new technology in lines kinda got me.

 

I use braid now for frog's and soft swim bait's [skinny dippers etc]

Yo Zuri for all moving baits

Floro for all bottom contact.

 

 

 

Mike

[curtis9]

I use yozuri hybrid on all but my frog/jig rod. If I was limited to a single line I could covert that as well. I use 6lb on my spinning gear and 12 on my casting.

[thehooligan]

Braid for everything, add a flouro leader for clear water. Real simple and saves on line cost.

[MacP]

Braid with equivalent diameter leader material.  I use mono for cranks/topwater.  FC for stuff that sinks. 

 

If you only have a few setups, buy a spool of  braid put it on both, learn to tie an alberto knot, buy a spool of mono and a spool of FC to use a leader material.  You'll be set for years.

 

My spinning setups generally have all mono or all FC on them. 

[Boomer_bassin]

So if i go with all braid with leader how long should my leader be... I live in southeast tn and usually fish stained water the clearest i have seen was maybe up to 4 ft visability

[JTMONEY606]

i havent used alot of high end fc line but i just bought some sniper fc 14pd and thats my new favorite fc. i dont think i will be using anything else from now on. 

[Jrob78]

i havent used alot of high end fc line but i just bought some sniper fc 14pd and thats my new favorite fc. i dont think i will be using anything else from now on. 

I think you can get away with fluoro on everything if you don't throw topwater baits much.  Sniper is a great line though.

[JTMONEY606]

i been using power pro 20pd on my stratic c14 2500 and im really liking it for t riggs and tubes. stuff is tuff and where its just equivlent too a small pd mono it works great for underwater baits around thick cover.

[Smokinal]

While I do agree that certain presentations may work better with a specific type and weight line, I have gone to all braid with a fluoro leader and catch the bejeesus out of em. I use 20lb Power Pro Super Slick on all baitcasters and 10lb Super Slick on my spinning setups. I vary my fluoro leader depending on bait. On my jig/worm rod I use 17lb, topwater I don't use a leader, or with a spinnerbait. On my spinning rods I use 10lb fluoro leaders. most others O use 12lb leader. And I typically use a blood knot to connect.

[MacP]

I start out with about 6 foot leaders.  I don't like retying them often. 

 

Alberto Knot is the knot you need to know.  Use Fluoro for everything other than topwaters.  Use Mono for that.  I use 50LB PowerPro cause it's diameter is similar to 12lb mono.