Best all aroun bass line

[Ec031299]

I am relatively new to bass fishing and although i know how to rig and fish the basic stuff, i am limited to a rod or two. What type of line would be the best for me to use everything on? I cant decide which one will get me through most situations. I have a 6'6" medium spinning rod and currently have 10 pound mono on it that should be replaced. 

Thanks

[BassinLou]

You are going to receive a mixed bag of answers on this one. Listen to the answers carefully, try a few, and see what works for you. Goodluck. 

[EricTheAngler]

Triline Big Game in 10-15 test for baitcaster, and I use Easy Mono on my spinning rods

[JustinU1X]

A copolymer such as izorline xxx or a line like yo-zuri hybrid are pretty versitile and can be used for most applications. 

[Choporoz]

How did you like the mono you were using?  What did you like or not like about it?  Did you feel 10# was heavy enough for most of your applications?  Yo Zuri is pretty good all-around line for spinning or baitcasting.   For me, its a great balance of manageability (less slinky action and loops than most fluorocarbons and mono's ...at least for me),  value, durability, flexibility (med buoyancy, stretch, etc.)  Lots of other directions you can go, of course.  Braid with a leader might be a good option, also.

[primetime]

There are many articles on this but keep in mind...A copolymer is a blend of nylon (we all call it mono) and fluroine (we all call it fluorocarbon) so technically a line like Yo-zuri Hybrid, P-line Cxx (Seem to be the most popular) are a blend of both types of line to give you the added abrasion resitance of fluoro, stretch of fluoro, and the easy handling properties of nylon plus now by having a fluoro coating it is UV protected etc..You could write a book....

Bottom line...I like Hybrid but if you visit the yo-zuri page you notice that #6 has the breaking strength of 12.8lb test standard IGFA (I believe ANDE is the only company that makes 2lb test in .002 diamater which is standard I believe,not sure..I do know that 10lb hybrid breaks at 16lbs roughly, has more memory than say #10 Trilene XL or XT, or regular Stren for example, but is also much thicker than standard 10lb test...

Line companies all have different diameters for lines, so what P line says is 10lb test, may actually be the diameter of 15lb test, so for yo-zuri, 10lb test is actually very strong line and the 12lb is .01 thicker and only gives you a tiny fraction like 16.8 vs. 16.6 so check out the sites and pay attention to the diamater more than the lb test.

I would suggest using regular Nylon Mono in whatever brand you like, and stick with name brands, never skimp on line, stay with the big boys like Berkley,Stren, and all the other companies. You generally get what you pay for..Hybrid is great if you don't mind the memory, I would get the ultra soft for a spinning rod, but I also like to use braid main line almost all the time on spinning or nylon mono then fluoro leader....

I hope that helps, I know I skipped a bunch of stuff, but I used to just give people 10lb test berkley BIg Game when I worked at a tackle shop on a new spinning reel since it is cheap and reliable...However, 20lb braid is only 4lb diamater and you can cast it a mile...hard to not like braid but lines are improving so fast these days it is remarkable...

[lecisnith]

The best thing for you to do, for versatility, is spool your reel with 10-20# braided line, then get a couple spools of fluorocarbon or copolymer in different strengths and probably one of heavier monofilament and change leaders based on situation.  If you're going to be set on one rod, that would make it very versatile.  Or you could also just go and get another inexpensive spinning set-up.  But then, again, I would do what I mentioned above.

[long island basser]

The best all around bass line for me is hi vis yellow power pro.

 I put that **** on everything!

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I agree that hi-vis 40# braid with leaders where appropriate gives you best blend of easy handling, sensitivity, strength , and abrasion resistance possible with a single line. 

[Ec031299]

Thanks for all the great replies! Now two more questions. Since braid is a smaller diameter, should I match the line diameter or the break strength to my rod? My medium action spinning rod is rated for 6-14 line. I want to make sure the line is not too much for the rod. Also, how long should I make my leaders? If I make it too long, won't the knot get hung up in the guides a little?

anyways , thanks again

[Tmmytomato]

If you decide to use braid make sure you don't crank the drag down as tight as possible. A big problem with many first time braid users is they don't realize that braid has zero stretch and breaking the rod is a definite possibility when the drag is set too high. I would take the suggestion of Primetime (above). I would use a sensibly priced copolymer for starters and see what you are comfortable and happy with. We all have our favorites and suggestions will be all over the place. P-Line, Berkeley, Sufix  ProMix, Yo-Zuri - all very good lines.

[skno]

Braid , If water is crystal clear put a clear leader on it.

[the reel ess]

On 1/30/2016 at 9:28 PM, Ec031299 said:

Thanks for all the great replies! Now two more questions. Since braid is a smaller diameter, should I match the line diameter or the break strength to my rod? My medium action spinning rod is rated for 6-14 line. I want to make sure the line is not too much for the rod. Also, how long should I make my leaders? If I make it too long, won't the knot get hung up in the guides a little?

anyways , thanks again

20 lb braid is roughly the diameter of 8 lb mono. As for your second question, you'll get several answers as well. Try it with no leader. I use 65 lb PowerPro with no leader. They still bite it.

[Robert Riley]

If it's spinning, I'd go with 8lb Invizx. For casting I choose 14lb Red Label.

[illinifan4152]

For spinning, 15 lb braid with 8 lb flouro leader. My preference is power pro and seaguar invisix.

For casting, 12-15 lb copolly. My preferance is mccoys. Xtra clear or mean green. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

On January 30, 2016 at 9:28 PM, Ec031299 said:

Thanks for all the great replies! Now two more questions. Since braid is a smaller diameter, should I match the line diameter or the break strength to my rod? My medium action spinning rod is rated for 6-14 line. I want to make sure the line is not too much for the rod. Also, how long should I make my leaders? If I make it too long, won't the knot get hung up in the guides a little?

anyways , thanks again

Line ratings on a freshwater Rod are basically meaningless. Just a suggested use for the Rod design. A well tied Albright or even double uni knot will pass all but the smallest micro guides with no problem 

[scaleface]

Trilene xl is manageable ,,strong . , inexpensive and available everywhere .

[blckshirt98]

12-15# braid.  I have the same 15# PowerPro on a the very first reel I ever spooled with braid 3 years ago and the line is still fine.  I've had to refill it once from having to remove bits as I tie lures/terminal tackle on, but that stuff will last forever.  Mono will get weak over time as the sun's UV rays hit it, and straight fluoro on a spinning reel is hard to manage as it will "spring" off.