Line choices for specific fishing

[Jim Hill]

So today I went to a scratched/dented local non chain store looking for beds and a dryer (because mine just broke).  What I didn't realize is the whole store is full of things from other places and other stores which were outdated, dented, scratched...etc

Anyway, they had fishing rod and reel combos for half the price they are sold online or in stores!  This isn't like a $500 set up with a st croix rod mind you, but they had some decent ones.  So I got a small panfish rod and a gx2 ugly stick 6/6 medium.  Its not top of the line but its more of really good for broke people ones, ya know?   Well, I finally have 3 rods and one more reel I will have my 3 set ups, finally.

That being said, I would like to choose the right line for what I want to do and would like the opinion of more experienced people.  Im not a novice, but not an expert.  I've fished for over 20 years, but still have a lot to learn.

Last 2 years I only had one rod/reel and used power pro or suffix #20 braid for every thing.  Now that I have my 3 set, one if for panfish (crappie and sunfish only, basically), one will be for pretty much trolling on a boat for walleyes, and the third will be for bass, northern, trout...etc.



SO basically, which line is best for my 3 types of fishing?  Panfish will be from shore, Walleye will almost always be from a boat, trolling, and the bass/northern/trout will be from shore.   I only had braid last few years because I thought hey, doesn't break on snags as often..etc  But I have been watching and reading forums about fluorocarbon in addition to braid...etc    My concern is not only snags, weeds, and rocks.  But also stretch, pull, visibility of the fish.   Just want someone who has more experience then me in lines to give me some tips for specific kinds of fish/fishing on my new 3 set ups.

[roadwarrior]

Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 for the panfish rig, #12 for the other two.

 

[buzzed bait]

1 hour ago, roadwarrior said:

Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 for the panfish rig, #12 for the other two.

this is a great suggestion and will help you "keep it simple stupid"!

[IndianaFinesse]

I would recommend 8# gliss for panfish, just because of the greatly increased casting distance and sensitivity.   If you think line visibility matters, just put a 6#floro leader on it.  When trolling for walleye the best line would probably be either 12# mono or floro, depending on the water clarity.  Just pick your favorite mono or floro brand, everyone has a different favorite.  For bass, pike, and trout I would also use 12# gliss, and if you think line visibility matters, a floro leader.  Just match the strength of the leader to the conditions and target species.

[Jim Hill]

yeah I like the suggestions above but the first one with the yo-zuri, doesn't have which type, just the #'s.

Im not so much of a brand name guy as I am of type.  I used power pro at first because it was cheaper.  Then I got suffix and it actually was better because the braid didn't fray like my power pro.

I think so far im going to do one mono (the walleye trolling one), the pan fish one is set on weight but not sure of type. the third will be braid with a fluorocarbon leader.

The lake I go to for walleye is Lake Vermillion in northern MN, its stained water I believe.  I think a decent 10 or 12 mono would work fine.

Oh, and what are the major differences in mono and fluoro anyway, just stretch and visibility?

 

[roadwarrior]

I don't like Ultra Soft, I only fish original Hybrid.

 

[Jim Hill]

so yo-zuri is only fluoro and ultra soft is mono?

[roadwarrior]

No, they are both a blend of nylon and fluorocarbon, bonded NOT coated. They are simply different formulas.