Copoly Line for Jig & Texas Rig

[Catt]

20 hours ago, Active_Outdoors said:

Really depends on what fishing conditions you are faced with....and Copolymers are not all created equal...but most of them will improve casting distance over standard monofilament, but only some will offer good abrasion resistance. Personally I like PLine Cxx for better abrasion resistance and Yozuri hybrid is good also, but not as abrasion resistant. But personally if I'm Texas rigging and I'm not fishing fluorocarbon, I usually use Cajun Line Red Lightning in 14lb test or 17lb for heavy cover. I know the reviews have always been mixed on this line, but I've not found a better monofilament line which performs close to a copolymer anywhere on the market. I fished this line almost exclusively last season, and I never once had a fish break off and never once had casting issues or line problems . The knots it ties are on par with copolymer knots and I can line watch better with the red line. Now I know I'm going to get ribbed for bringing up a budget line, but it just works for me with jigs and Texas rigs, when water clarity isn't an issue. Anyway just my 2cents, but anyone of those three lines would be a great alternative for this type of fishing.

 

 

 

 

[Big Swimbait]

Another vote for Hi Seas Grand Slam Select. 15# is my go to. Plus it is very budget friendly.

[NorthernBasser]

Lot of people like Yo-Zuri. Comparing it to other copoly lines it seems to run thicker tho. But I guess it isn't an issue?

 

I guess I just want something that has decent-good manageability, abrasion-resistant, and lower stretch than mono (that's not braid). Does copoly have noticeably less stretch than mono?

[Russ E]

I have been playing with HI-seas grand slam  flouro coated copoly. so far I am impressed.

seems pretty good on abrasion resistance. you don't have the flouro knot issues, and it is very cheap.

a 300 yard spool costs $7.98, at walmart.

it stretches more than braid, but does not stretch near as much as lines like trilene xl.

[NorthernBasser]

2 minutes ago, Weedwhacker said:

I have been playing with HI-seas grand slam  flouro coated copoly. so far I am impressed.

seems pretty good on abrasion resistance. you don't have the flouro knot issues, and it is very cheap.

a 300 yard spool costs $7.98, at walmart.

it stretches more than braid, but does not stretch near as much as lines like trilene xl.

Nice. Is it safe to say that all copoly lines have less stretch than monos? 

[optimator]

You guys seem to really like the Yo-Zuri. I tried it when it first came out and I remember it had a TON of memory. Was it once like that or did I get a bad spool away back when? I picked up a couple spools of 12 lb CXX last week. I haven't spooled it up yet. How does it compare to Yo-Zuri? 

[rangerjockey]

On the rods I don't have Flouro on I use McCoy mean green. I think it handles better than Yozuri or CXX .

 

[Todd2]

33 minutes ago, rangerjockey said:

I use McCoy mean green. I think it handles better than Yozuri or CXX .

 

I don't know of any mono or copoly that handles better than McCoy. Especially on spinning gear. 

[Russ E]

21 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

Nice. Is it safe to say that all copoly lines have less stretch than monos? 

as a general rule, I would say yes. but it depends on the line. 

trilene xt or big game are both mono, but they don't stretch as much as trilene xl.

[ChrisD46]

On ‎4‎/‎15‎/‎2018 at 11:55 AM, roadwarrior said:

Yo-Zuri’s Hybrid Line is a 50/50 Co-polymer consisting of flourocarbon and nylon. Hybird’s extrusion process creates a true molecular blend of the two materials that is 100% waterproof with the abrasion resistance and sensitivity of flourocarbon but incorpoarting the flexability and stretch of nylon.

Point

• Co-polymer consisting of fluorocarbon and nylon
• Molecularly bonded during an exclusive extrusion process
• Abrasion resistance, UV resistance
• 100% waterproof
• Available in 600 and 275 yd. spools
• Low memory

Bonded, not coated.

I use Yo- Zuri Hybrid #12 lb. as an all - around mid depth to bottom depth line .

[FrankN209]

On 4/15/2018 at 1:41 PM, Mr Swim Jig said:

 

Can't go wrong with Yo-Zuri Hybrid, still one of my favorite go to lines...

I agree. Yo-Zuri is one of the strongest lines out there. 

[TBAG]

Sorry for bumping an older thread but I could use some advice.

 

I'm getting ready to order some Yo zuri Hybrid for a jig/texas rig specific rod and BC reel.

 

What # do you all recommend? I'll be fishing mainly creeks and smaller lakes, rock bottoms and some structure.

 

Also, I'm decent with a baitcaster and have been practicing so slowly getting better. I'd like to get whatever casts easiest while still performing.

[new2BC4bass]

55 minutes ago, TBAG said:

Sorry for bumping an older thread but I could use some advice.

 

I'm getting ready to order some Yo zuri Hybrid for a jig/texas rig specific rod and BC reel.

 

What # do you all recommend? I'll be fishing mainly creeks and smaller lakes, rock bottoms and some structure.

 

Also, I'm decent with a baitcaster and have been practicing so slowly getting better. I'd like to get whatever casts easiest while still performing.

Might have been better to start your own thread.  From my reading...and limited experience with them...two of the best abrasion resistant lines are also two with more memory than most.  Izorline Platimum and P-Line CXX.  Use a line conditioner with them.  My experience with McCoy Mean Green is very limited.  Am trying it on one reel.  Handles very well and is also suppose to be fairly abrasion resistant.  I don't fish were a lot of abrasion resistance is required.  Big Game is said to have pretty good abrasion resistance.  I use it in both 8# and 12# on several reels, but like I said, abrasion isn't something I need to worry about.  I also like Silver Thread AN40 and Siege for my fishing.  Neon Tangerine makes it easy to see the line. 

[Angry John]

6 hours ago, TBAG said:

Sorry for bumping an older thread but I could use some advice.

 

I'm getting ready to order some Yo zuri Hybrid for a jig/texas rig specific rod and BC reel.

 

What # do you all recommend? I'll be fishing mainly creeks and smaller lakes, rock bottoms and some structure.

 

Also, I'm decent with a baitcaster and have been practicing so slowly getting better. I'd like to get whatever casts easiest while still performing.

When I fished mainly rivers for smallies I was fond of 10lb yhb.  I still use it a lot on medium setups.  Mh I run 12 and heavy 15.

[HookRz]

Casting? Gamma, gamma, and gamma. Low stretch low memory. 

But in short pitch situations CXX. The 15# is as strong as you need up north and the abrasion resistance is ridiculous IMHO.