BassinNCstyle Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 What would be a good all purpose line for topwater baits on my BC? Currently using pp 50lb. I now have a rod/feel specifically for topwater baits. I use buzzbaits, spooks, frogs and sometimes a dying flutter. Just wondering if pp 50lb too much line. Quote
CJV Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 What would be a good all purpose line for topwater baits on my BC? Currently using pp 50lb. I now have a rod/feel specifically for topwater baits. I use buzzbaits, spooks, frogs and sometimes a dying flutter. Just wondering if pp 50lb too much line. Braid is perfect for what your doing. I would keep it at 50lb 3 Quote
Robert Riley Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Yeah, I'd pick 50lb braid as an all purpose. Although for buzzbaits and sticks I can't handle braid, I loose too many fish, so I use mono. Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Only because you said frogs, I will also say that you need braid. Quote
DTack Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Just going to echo here, I use 70lb braid for all of my topwater... (spooks, frogs, buzzbaits, horny toads, poppers, propbaits) it's just simple for me, the only change I sometimes make is certain baits (spooks, poppers, propbaits) I will tie on a 6-7' leader of @15 lb mono. I think the 50lb is an all around great choice and you'll be very happy with it. 1 Quote
Shockwave Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Im gonna echo everyone else here as well. I use 50lb Suffix braid for all topwater and haven't been disappointed yet. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted July 9, 2014 Super User Posted July 9, 2014 Because you also said frogs I'm going to say braid. Put a short leader on for baits with treble hooks to prevent the braid from fouling your hooks. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 9, 2014 Super User Posted July 9, 2014 The answer is simple: use the line YOU LIKE I like nylon, most of my reels are spooled with nylon, and from all the nylons out there my favorite is Trilene Big Game, I have been using Big Game for so long that I can´t even remember when. Who can tell me nylon doesn´t work ? I use it practically for everything most of the time. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/140938-monofilament-for-topwater/ Quote
Nicklynch Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 I am currently using 12lb fluoro carbon on my top water pole and it sucks so don't use it Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I use braid for frogs and 20lb sunline mono for treble baits. Quote
Mike2841 Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I use braid for frogs, 12 pound mono for anything with a treble hook Quote
NJBasstard Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 50lb PP should be fine. I am currently using 12lb fluoro carbon on my top water pole and it sucks so don't use it Try a monofilament or some braided line. Flouro sinks & tends to make using most top water lures difficult to use. Or if the rods used to throw a wide range of baits maybe consider braid & keeping the flouro for leader.. Quote
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