Lowest # Test On A Bc

[dam0007]

I've never went lower than 10# until I got Senshi which 10# feels like its 4# of other brands. Any how I have 20# braid I thought would be good, then reading it says 6# diameter. Only have 1 reel with braid and it's 40#. If someone can school me on lowest I can go that would be great!

[ChrisD46]

Mono : 8lb. ~ 10lb. Suffix Elite

Fluor : 12 lb. Seaguar InvizX

Braid : 40lb. Suffix 832

 

Above brands are listed simply as a consistant reference point (line diameter) .

If you want to go lighter than the lines listed above - go with a spinning rod & reel .

[Kevin22]

8# mono or 30# braid. Lower than 30# digs in when you catch a fish, then your next cast could make your lure into a fly ball. 

 

I once talked to a guy who was telling me all about this new line called braid (I played along of course not to be rude) he said it has "crazy breaking strength" and that his 10# spiderwire is stronger than my 14# mono (he's right). He had a rapala clackin rap tied on, the first cast in front of me he caught a nice chunky 12"er. Second cast sent his lure 100 yards into the middle of the river. He cussed and cussed yelling that they lied and this POS line isn't strong at all. I just told him to have a nice day and wished him better luck. 

 

His new fancy $20 spool of 10# braid cost him a $12 lure on the 2nd cast. That's what happens when you go too light with braid! 

[JeziHogg]

I got 6lb Tatsu on my Aldebaran BFS, mind you its got a 1.5mm Avail spool, never digs in.

[Catch and Grease]

For cranking you can get away with 20lb braid but it will dig in if your drag is set too tight, but for other stuff I wouldn't go lighter than 30lb braid

[flyfisher]

I have 8lb diameter braid on a few of my bait casters and have no issues.

[Tywithay]

I've used 6lb mono/fluoro and I've used 15lb braid without problems. The lowest I typically go on a baitcaster is 8lb though. I use mostly Japanese lines, so 8lb is actually 8lb; unlike lines like yo-zuri or trilene, where 8lb is closer to 12lb diameter.

[ABW]

30 lb braid. When first spooling braid on I put it on super tight. After I catch a fish I'll just cast out lightly if I have any problems with it digging.

[iabass8]

Depends on the reel....A BFS can and will fish 4-6# line. The lowest I've personally ever gone on a 51 size shimano is 8# sniper which is a very small line and I didn't have any issues and was comfortable fishing /w it. 

[Raul]

Two of my Pixies are spooled with 6 lbs test nylon, my Scorpion 1000 Mg with 8 lb test.

[dam0007]

Ok so riddle me this. I want to throw shaky heads. So was considering grabbing a whole combo under 7' m/f with real. Spinning. Then it dawned on me my Tatula R and 6'7 *** m/f handles light stuff great. (I've been using it Fluke/jerk baits) setting up for next outing I see the spool is half empty so back yard cast brought me about 5 cranks from knot. So went in basement and all my 10# FC spools are not enough for a full spool (what a waste). Anyhow have these spools of 20# braid and since I am casting light weight stuff figured it might work without dropping $20 on a spool of FC.... So with what you guys said I may be fine casting but after a fish or 2 I will see it digging in? Also any chance any of you guys throw shaky head on mono cause I have tons of that readily accessible. Thanks for the feedback guys!

[Tywithay]

You won't necessarily see digging in. A lot of it depends on the line itself, and your drag setting. I have used 20lb 832 and never had a problem with digging in. I don't really like braid for shakyheads or dropshotting though; much prefer fluoro.

[Raul]

Ok so riddle me this. I want to throw shaky heads. So was considering grabbing a whole combo under 7' m/f with real. Spinning. Then it dawned on me my Tatula R and 6'7 *** m/f handles light stuff great. (I've been using it Fluke/jerk baits) setting up for next outing I see the spool is half empty so back yard cast brought me about 5 cranks from knot. So went in basement and all my 10# FC spools are not enough for a full spool (what a waste). Anyhow have these spools of 20# braid and since I am casting light weight stuff figured it might work without dropping $20 on a spool of FC.... So with what you guys said I may be fine casting but after a fish or 2 I will see it digging in? Also any chance any of you guys throw shaky head on mono cause I have tons of that readily accessible. Thanks for the feedback guys!

Is there some kind of rule I've never heard about that says you can't fish shakeyheads on nylon ? .... Call me a sinner because I've been doing it for more than 3 decades.

[WRB]

Some braids remain round others tend to flatten and knife down between lose braid on the spool under pressured. Tatula R handles .009 diameter line without any problems. Set your drag about 3 lbs.

Tom

[thehooligan]

Ive been throwing 1/16oz shakeyheads and cranks up to 1/4oz on 4lb mono & 8-10lb braid.  Works Great

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I use lots of tackle of different styles. Personally, I use spinning tackle for lighter lines (<10#) and baits (<1/2). As you can see from the other posts though there is no hard ad fast rule.

[Felix77]

Mono : 8lb. ~ 10lb. Suffix Elite

Fluor : 12 lb. Seaguar InvizX

Braid : 40lb. Suffix 832

 

Above brands are listed simply as a consistant reference point (line diameter) .

If you want to go lighter than the lines listed above - go with a spinning rod & reel .

x2 on this ... I use all Seaguar stuff but the lb. test are the exact same that I recommend.

[Fish Murderer 71]

I've tried 20# PP in a BC- had nothing but problems with it, so I went with 30# and havent looked back since.  I do throw my frogs with 50# and the backlashes aren't that bad to deal with.  I have yet to have a problem with Seaguar Kanzen digging in too far.  I know that with the hollow body frogs the line doesn't spool back up that tight so when I do catch a fish and go to cast after I usually underhand the first cast just to keep it from backlashing if it has dug in.

[DTack]

I can't comment on the light braid as I don't use braid that light, I'm sorry. 
I can tell you, when I used to dropshot on a casting rod I would put 6lb fluoro (trilene 100% stuff is thick but not manageable) on an old Citica 100d.  I never had problems with backlash or any of the like so it can definitely be an option!

[dam0007]

Is there some kind of rule I've never heard about that says you can't fish shakeyheads on nylon ? .... Call me a sinner because I've been doing it for more than 3 decades.

I'm new to SH and see general consensus is fluoro. Wasn't knocking nylon  

Ive been throwing 1/16oz shakeyheads and cranks up to 1/4oz on 4lb mono & 8-10lb braid.  Works Great

on a Bc tho?

[iceintheveins]

Eight pound diameter is the bare minimum on caster.

[thehooligan]

I'm new to SH and see general consensus is fluoro. Wasn't knocking nylon   on a Bc tho?

 

Yea, but im using aftermarket shallow spools. In my regular casting reels that arent for finesse fishing i typically use 8-12lb line

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Ive been throwing 1/16oz shakeyheads and cranks up to 1/4oz on 4lb mono & 8-10lb braid.  Works Great

 

 

  on a Bc tho?

I dont use over 20# braid on any of my bc reels and all of them have braid. I toss Bitsy Minnows up to 3/4oz spinnerbaits as the heaviest I go for a lure. I have 10-15-20#, 10# I used for years til I started throwing frogs then went to 20# on a couple reels only a couple years ago. If I had issues I wouldnt continue to use.

[new2BC4bass]

Eight pound diameter is the bare minimum on caster.

 

Maybe for your situation.  I am using 6# mono on 2 reels minimum with no problem.  However, these reels go on ML and Light rods.

[dam0007]

Hmmm. This is why I wanted a second spinning set up because my head is spinning now lol

Thanks all for the help!

I think I'm gonna try the 20# braid on the type r and tie on a 10# leader.