Big Game Question

[ib_of_the_damned]

This is kind of random, but recently purchased some Big Game 25lb in Solar Collector. Its a bright neon green line. Originally I bought it as a cheap backing for my reels and now I'm wanting to try it as a main line.

 

My question is, has anyone used this color and is it visible underwater? I was thinking of using it for swimbaits, but if it is too visible it'll be relegated to only backing.

[HookdUP]

Id never use it for a swimbait .... Not that color

[Kevin22]

Its very visible. Good catfish line.

[ChrisD46]

I'm not sure it would be good for either actually . For backing you want to try and match the line diameter of what ever you are going to use as a main line (i.e. braid or FC) . Therefore , I never see the need to go over #15lb. mono for backing as the braid and FC I use are thinner diameter . Not sure about the solar collector color without a clear leader of some sort used on a swim bait - especially in clear water conditions usually encountered in California.

[The Next KVD]

Unless your going to be fishing in muddy water, I'd probably keep it as backing atleast that color.  I have used 25lb green as flipping line and like it for that.

[Kevin22]

Just FYI, the best backing I have ever found was $0.98 shakespeare 6lb mono at walmart. Smaller dia lays better as backing, doesn't leave voids like thicker line does. 

[ib_of_the_damned]

Thanks for all the answers! This line will be backing! 

 

To be honest I only bought this color because its neon green, one of my favorite colors. I knew I was going to use it for backing, I was just curious how it was for a main line.

[F14A-B]

I tried it in the early 90's and it was horrible on knot breaks... I believe it was the dye.. It just seemed terribly brittle..