C-Rig Main Line Weight (Copolymer P-Line Cxx) ?

[ChrisD46]

Academy Sports has P-Line coplymer CXX line on sale this week ... Of the following line weight choices (12lb. , 15lb. , 17lb. or 20lb.) which would you use  for the following C-Rig application / conditions :

 

* NW Georgia Reservoir with smooth clay bottom and occasional scattered rocks (typical of Lake Lanier , Lake Allatoona , Carters Lake, etc.)

* Target fish is Spotted Bass and occasional Large Mouth.

* C-Rig application is closer to shore (max depth 15 ft. or so ).

* Plan to use 1/2oz. ~ 3/4th oz. (as conditions dictate) steel egg weight on C-Rig with French Fry , Finesse Worm , Baby Brush Hawg , etc.

 

** I am not real experienced with using the P-Line CXX copolymer offering thus why the range of line weights I thought to consider ... I thought those with specific experience in using CXX for a C-Rig could chime in with what has worked best for them ?

[kikstand454]

You would probably be OK with 12, but I personally use 15. Honestly any of those sizes will be fine - it all depends on your preference/ assessment of bottom hazards.

I choose 15# hybrid because I want the extra strength, but I also still want to be able to break off if I have to. Sometimes the 15# puts up a fight. Lol.

Have fun with your c-rig! Its what I throw probably 60% of my time!

[F14A-B]

I have used 15 extensively, it's a tough line, you should do fine with it, considering scattered rock.

[Choporoz]

I decided just this past weekend that I'm done with P-Line CXX and going back to Yo Zuri.  The P-Line is largely good, but has two big problems that I haven't had with Yo Zuri.  (All issues were from same spool of 15 lb moss green):

1.  I've had three separate breaks on the baitcast spool - I imagine that previous birdsnests kinked it enough to weaken significantly.  You can basically crease this line with your fingers and it visibly retains the kink -- it has to affect the strength.

 

2. The other problem is the memory on this line is dramatic.  Even with KVD line lube it coils like nobody's business.  Not much a huge problem on baitcaster, but useless for spinning reel applications.

[Jrob78]

CXX is tough as nails.  One thing to keep in mind is its diameter is quite large for it's rated lb test.  I think 15-17 would be good for main line.  Just make sure your leader will break before your mainline so you don't lose your whole set up if you get snagged.

[ChrisD46]

Academy also has Berkley Trilene Big Game on sale for 50% less than the P-Line CXX copolymer ... Visibility is not a factor as water has been slightly stained for a while - more concerned with feel and stretch ...Anybody used Big Game as a C-Rig main line with success ? Or if you had to choose between Big Game 15lb. and CXX 15lb - which would be your choice ?

[K_Mac]

I've used both. CXX is far better for a C-rig IMO. It is stronger, has better abrasion resistance, and much less stretch. 15lb would also be my choice.

[Jrob78]

I would never choose Big Game over CXX.  I keep a spool of BG to use as backer but that's all I will use it for.

[F14A-B]

I agree, skip Big Game... CXX is superior

[ChrisD46]

Thanks for the replies ! ... I will give CXX 15lb. or 17lb. a try , if I have any issues my fall back plan is AbrazX 15lb. I use for jigs .

* Big difference in line diameter though - CXX is stout compared to flurocarbon (Sunline , Seaguar) in the same pound test !