Line For Crankbaits?...

[Bluebasser86]

8-15 pound copolymer, depends on the situation. 

[aavery2]

8-15 pound copolymer, depends on the situation. 

You finding any advantage/disadvantage as far as abrasion and depth of the bait?   If you don't mind me asking which Copoly are you using?

[Bluebasser86]

You finding any advantage/disadvantage as far as abrasion and depth of the bait?   If you don't mind me asking which Copoly are you using?

I think my abrasion resistance is better. As you well know, depth isn't a huge issue with so many lakes around here being pretty shallow. I probably don't get them down quite as deep when I do fish a deep crank but a 6XD will hit bottom in the deepest part in a good number of the lakes I fish, a few of them a Little N or Series 5 will get there. I fish them on either P-line C21 or Mustad Thor. 

[aavery2]

I think my abrasion resistance is better. As you well know, depth isn't a huge issue with so many lakes around here being pretty shallow. I probably don't get them down quite as deep when I do fish a deep crank but a 6XD will hit bottom in the deepest part in a good number of the lakes I fish, a few of them a Little N or Series 5 will get there. I fish them on either P-line C21 or Mustad Thor. 

I was looking at the C21 today thinking to myself for the money if it was just even a little better than average it would still be a deal.  Guess I am going to have to try a spool or two.  I have not seen or heard much about the Mustad Thor, is it something you can get local?

[Bluebasser86]

I was looking at the C21 today thinking to myself for the money if it was just even a little better than average it would still be a deal.  Guess I am going to have to try a spool or two.  I have not seen or heard much about the Mustad Thor, is it something you can get local?

I've used the C21 for a variety of techniques and it's been great for the money. I pulled a tree bigger than my boat up off the bottom after playing tug-o-war back and forth with a 5.5 pounder for a few seconds and was able to get the tree up high enough to grab and then got ahold of the fish.

 

There's a camping store that has 1lb spools of Mustad Ultra and Mustad Thor for $10 apiece. The 10lb I use for a lot of my cranking comes in a 4,500 yard spool. I use the 14lb a lot for jigging spoons in the winter and was able to land a 42lb flathead several years ago even after it pulled me into the remains of a sunken bridge, it's stout stuff but very manageable. 

[hoosierhawghunter]

I use 12lb mono. To each his own though.

[WIGuide]

I use 12 lb Berkley 100% Fluorocarbon for all my cranking. 

[HoosierHawgs]

Most people these days are fans of fluorocarbon. I personally like 12# mono. It's thin, has a good amount of give with treble hook baits, and allows you to make long cast to give your crank more time in the strike zone. Just my opinion.

[greentrout]

Most people these days are fans of fluorocarbon. I personally like 12# mono. It's thin, has a good amount of give with treble hook baits, and allows you to make long cast to give your crank more time in the strike zone. Just my opinion.

It's more than an opinion: it's smart fishing. It's also an excellent line for spinner baits 1/4 to 3/8. The brand of line you choose is a personal thing. Me, I like a line that has less memory and is soft.  That's Cajun Red.

 

Old school basser...

[bigbill]

I like the Excalibur silver thread copolymer line the best overall so far.