Best Spinnerbait Line?

[ChrisWi]

Fished P-Line this year it was okay. What does everyone else use while Spinnerbait fishing. I fish a lot of open water so a nice soft line helps casting distance but still need low stretch for good hooksets. Opinions? Thanks

[BassSlayer71]

I have Fluro on all my reels but need to try to fix that this year.  With that said, I used Fluro Spiderwire and did just fine all year with spinnerbaits.

[mprestonSEK]

P line CX Premium in 15lb.

[roadwarrior]

Very affordable, strong and "user friendly"  #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid

 

My favorite: #20 Tatsu

 

Money saving alternative:  #30 Tournament 8/ #20 Tatsu leader 

 

 

 

[Catch and Grease]

I use braid with spinnerbaits, but a lot of the way more experienced anglers are gonna come here and tell you to never use a spinnerbaits with braid...

IMO it makes it a lot easier to get a good hook set even on bass that are barely getting the spinnerbait...

[Raul]

Spinnerbaits don´t fly very far, they have the aerodynamic properties of a kite so changing line isn´t going to help much, if I were fishing a lot of open water then porbably I would fish with Hybrid 10-12 lb.

 

BTW, P-Line is a Brand, you are not telling us anything other than which brand you are using, is like  saying: "I fish with Berkley".

[ChrisWi]

Spinnerbaits don´t fly very far, they have the aerodynamic properties of a kite so changing line isn´t going to help much, if I were fishing a lot of open water then porbably I would fish with Hybrid 10-12 lb.

BTW, P-Line is a Brand, you are not telling us anything other than which brand you are using, is like saying: "I fish with Berkley".

all of the P-Line is pretty similar. I was using CX though.

[J Francho]

 

all of the P-Line is pretty similar.

 

After trying many of their products, I'd strongly disagree with that statement.

 

I use CXX or 15-20# Tatus, and 17# AbrasX for spinners.

[ChrisWi]

After trying many of their products, I'd strongly disagree with that statement. I've tried C21, CX, and CXX and they all handle pretty similar. Just opinion.

I use CXX or 15-20# Tatus, and 17# AbrasX for spinners.

[ChrisWi]

Can you explain the differences than to me? C21 has more stretch and less abrasion resistance I noticed. Thats about it

[J Francho]

C21 and CX are pretty similar, though CX is a fluoro coated line, and sinks.  C21 is a blend of softer nylons, and has low memory.  CXX is a very tough copolymer, consequently has some memory issues, but relatively lower stretch and freakish abrasion resistence when compared to the other two.  It also floats and knots hold best with this line.  I can't remember if C21 floats or not.  C21 is supposed to slot in between CX and CXX.  I didn't really find any use for C21 or CX in my fishing.  Any handling issues with it are resolved with KVD L&L.  I don't use it on spinning, nor go below 10# size.

[Raul]

CXX is a tuff copolymer ..... that´s an uderstatement.

 

That line is almost undestructable, In the 8th day The Allmighty said: "LET THERE BE BASS FISHING !" and the South was created, in the 9th day The Allmighty said: "Oh well, let there be a tough line to ketch them southern big mommas" and CXX was created.

[PitchinJigz]

I like 17lb. Seaguar AbrazX for my spinnerbait rod. I throw spinnerbaits around submerged timber, fallen timber, and I search weedlines with them so I like the extra abrasion resistance.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

I use 30lb braid with a mono leader.

[Tmmytomato]

There is no BEST.  It's always a matter of opinion.  I like Berkely Trilene and P-Line Fluoroclear and Sufix Elite  and Sufix Crankin' Line.  There are many affordable mono and copolymer and a few affordable fluorocarbon lines available. Pick what you like, whatever handles well on your reels, has decent abtrasion resistance (not much of a factor in open water) and good knot strength.  If you are happy with the P-Line you're using then stick with it. Don't think the grass is always greener soomewhere else. There are dozens of pros and they're all hawking different brands and types of line - they get paid to do that. And there are a lot of good ones. Find what you like, can afford and handles well and go for it!

[Sam]

Chris, you just opened a big can of worms.

 

Everyone has their favorite spinnerbait line and test.

 

Here are my two cents:

1.  Any line will do - it is the line's test that will cause problems.

2.  Always spool some braid on your spinnerbait reel first and then tie on the regular line, be it monofilament or fluorocarbon.

3.  Spool the line on the reel in a counter clockwise manner running the line through a conditioner if possible.

4.  Don't over fill the spool as the line will pop off.

5.  If the line twists or pops off the spool, loosen the drag and pull the line out. Do not open the bail or you will have one big mess on your hands.

6.  Just remember, no matter the brand of line you will get line twist. Comes with the territory.

 

As for brands, I love Yo-Zuri and have used other brands - just name one.

 

Since I use so much line by respooling after every other adventure on the water I have decide to use the Bass Pro Shop 8 pound fluorocarbon line as it is somewhat inexpensive and I can buy a big 1,000 yard spool.

 

However, in tournaments I have been known to slip Seaguar on the spinning reel.

 

Remember, no matter what brand you select make sure the line test matches the spinning reel and rod's parameters.

 

And the lighter the line the more line twist you will encounter.

 

It is just part of the game so always bring two extra spinning reels with you when you venture out to make a fast change when necessary.

[Sam]

Oops. Thought you were talking about spinning reel setups and line.

 

It is late and my glasses are dirty!!!!

For spinnerbaits, I use any brand name 12 pound fluorocarbon line.

 

Dont' get caught up in the brand vs. brand fight.

 

Just remember to look at the rod's parameters for line test and bait weight and have some fun.

[long island basser]

I switched to 30 lb power pro ( no leader) this year, had my best year on the spinnerbait in over a decade, absolutely love it. Did use mono prior, you can forget that now.

[ChrisWi]

Oops. Thought you were talking about spinning reel setups and line.

It is late and my glasses are dirty!!!!

For spinnerbaits, I use any brand name 12 pound fluorocarbon line.

Dont' get caught up in the brand vs. brand fight.

Just remember to look at the rod's parameters for line test and bait weight and have some fun.

I was a little confused! Haha. Thanks for the input!

[greentrout]

Cajun Line Red Cast 12 lb. - 1,105 yards Monofilament Fishing Line --

$7.49 Academy Sports

 

 

Old school basser...

[DTack]

I like mono for spinnerbaits... Fluoro would be great but generally I'm throwing it because it's windy and there are giant gusts... Which don't mix well with fluoro or braid on a baitcaster. As a specific I go with 12-20 lb maxima

[Raul]

Cajun Line Red Cast 12 lb. - 1,105 yards Monofilament Fishing Line --$7.49 Academy Sports  Old school basser...

Old school basser my rear end, we old school bassers use Berkley Trilene Big Game, cuz we got hair on the chest.

[Robert Riley]

I'll use Fluoro, I really like the Sunline Reaction, it's got a bit of give to it. A budget option is always Seagaur Red Label! 

[iceintheveins]

10 - 12 pound mono for 1/4 ounce spinnerbaits in lighter cover, and 14 - 20 for 3/8 ounce baits and up in heavier cover. In light cover with heavier spinnerbaits you are fine with 12 - 14.

[John G]

Braid