shakey head drop shot line

[dsqui]

What line would you all recommend for a shakey head / drop shot set up.  Dobyns 742 extreme hp is the rod. I'm considering sunline sniper fc as main line in 7 lb but if I'm way off base here or if there is something better please point me in the right direction. I've never really fished drop shot or shakey head or anything finesse for that matter but am ready to really learn. Cost of line is not an issue unlesssome suggest a line that is really expensive but sniper fc gives u an idea of my price range thanks in advance guys 

[fishnkamp]

Here is my go to spinning setup for all of the spinning rods my wife and I fish, including our finesse bait rods. I like braid and particularly the way Berkely FireLine plays.  use 14 pound ( it is equal in diameter to 6 pound mono). i then tie on a 4 foot leader made up of either P Line CXX 10 pound test in moss green, or 8 pound Halo fluorocarbon.  I use a double uni knot and it works even in the deep clear Tennessee and Kentucky lakes like Dale Hollow or Center Hill.

Your other option is to spool up with P Line Halo in 6 or 8 pound test. The 8 pound line breaks around 16 pounds so do not sweat it. Make sure we are talking about a typical 3000 size reel, otherwise if the reel is a smaller one then use the 6 pound test Halo only.  It helps to use some line conditioner with any fluoro to control line memory.

Make sure you add shakey head worms, Sencos, drop shots and also Ned rigs from Z Man to your arsenal. They are all deadly.  Man that should feel terrific on that rod! 

[dsqui]

Well I still need to order me a reel I just can't make up my mind I'm a big fan of lews they havnt let me down yet. So far every reel I have of there's has been butter so to add to the madness what ratio retrieve would you recommend

[fishnkamp]

I am so sorry, did I goof and assume you meant a spinning rod and you actually have the 742C the baitcaster

[dsqui]

Oh no it's the spinning rod u were correct couldn't beat the price got it for 250. I plan on adding a lews spinning reel. I have 2 lews spinning reels so far and have zero complaints just like my lews bc as well all around imho best reel company there is especially bang for your buck I'm debating on a Team Lew's® Pro Speed Spin® Series or lews tournament pro speed spin 

I really like the fact that the team lews comes with two spools one for braid and one for other

[Angry John]

I think you should be just fine using 7lb sniper, i use a lot of 6.  The only other flouro i use that i consider quality for a decent price is p-line 100%  there are others that cost more that i have not tried that may be better like tahtsu but why keep trying when you find something that works.  On a high end rod like that i usually recommend a high end reel that will go the distance and be quality.  This is just a reference http://www.ebay.com/itm/152425967111?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2661&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[fishnkamp]

Very good Man I love Love love Gary's toys!!!  He builds an incredible rod.

I am a Diawa fan for baitcasters and have used Pflueger President spinning reels for well over a decade.

I have only one problem with Lews reels, I keep getting confused by the names. 

At least Shimano had a Bantam, Curado, Chronarch it was easy to tell them apart.LOL

Seriously lew has made a great reel for some time. I have fished with one of their baitcasters years ago and it held up well.

As for your needs now boy that is tough. The reviews on Tackle Warehouse are not the best. That means something or nothing.  I would look at alternate sites for reviews. Maybe Tackletour has reviewed some of the Lews spinning reels, otherwise I might go look at a Diawa Procyon.

[dsqui]

Well I keep hearing great things about pfleuger too maybe a supreme xt would be better lol oh here comes a trip to b pro to handle reels lol 

[WRB]

If you plan on using Sniper FC as a main line use a line dressing like TangleFree or KVD to help manage line twist. 7 lb Sniper is a good choice.

Most spinning reel bass anglers prefer using braid with a FC leader to manage line twist issues, I don't because of 2 knots are always weaker than 1 knot. You also only need about 60 yard top shot of main line FC with mono filler on a spinning reel, saves you money.

Tom

[JustJames]

I'd rather use braid on spinning reel for drop shot. I hardly got a line break at the knot when pulling fish in.

[Airman4754]

I use 20lb PP Super Slick 8 and 12lb CXX for a leader for shakey heads. 10lb fluoro for drop shot.