Trilene XT

[Backroad Angler]

Hey y'all I've done a lot of research and looking around, especially on the forums, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to just ask my question straight forward lol. I'm still learning stuff everyday and trying to figure out what I like best. I got tripped up with reading about diameter and all that specifics stuff so my question is, is Trilene XT ok for multi-purpose situations? If not, what monofilament line would you recommend? 

 

What would you guys say for XL for baitcasting?

Baitcaster

[jtharris3]

Personally I'm an XT fan and have been for years. ?

[mattkenzer]

13 hours ago, JoshFromBolo said:

Hey y'all I've done a lot of research and looking around, especially on the forums, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to just ask my question straight forward lol. I'm still learning stuff everyday and trying to figure out what I like best. I got tripped up with reading about diameter and all that specifics stuff so my question is, is Trilene XT ok for multi-purpose situations? If not, what monofilament line would you recommend? 

On Spinning or Casting Reels?

[OnthePotomac]

I do not use XT, but I do use 17lb XL for my spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and I like it a lot on a bait cast reel.

[DRT]

I used 12lb XT on one of my baitcasters for a little bit. I personally didn't care for it at all and it felt like i was fishing with wire. I recommend sufix siege. I started using 12lb siege on one of my baitcasters and have been very pleased with the strength as well as the manageability.

[Largemouth21]

I use XL which is more manageable. The XT is thicker and stiffer for more durability at the cost of having more memory and stiffness. Buy the XL

[Hulkster]

Sufix siege for me as well. I use 12 pound on baitcasting and 10 pound on spinning gear. its tough, strong and limp. and the  smoke green colour is awesome.

 

 

[grub_man]

I really like XT on casting reels.  I fish 10lb XT clear regularly, and really like its abrasion resistance.  FYI, XT's diameter is generally equal to the next size up in XL.  XT does have memory, but I find that I like it better than Big Game, which is another one with memory issues.

 

For general purpose use something like XL, Cabela's ProLine, or something with a little less memory is nice.  I'm a huge fan of McCoy's Mean Green copolymer line for general purpose use, but when I can find Cabela's ProLine for pennies on the dollar in comparison, I'm willing to settle.

[Backroad Angler]

2 hours ago, mattkenzer said:

On Spinning or Casting Reels?

Casting

 

For the people who use XT, would you say the line diameter poses a problem? As far as the line not sinking or anything like that?

[Ratherbfishing]

If you put it on a baitcaster and fish really heavy cover a lot, XT might be the way to go.  However, it is far too stiff and "coily" for my taste.  If you wish to stick with Trilene, XL is generally more "user friendly."  My first choice is Yo-Zuri hybrid but it can be difficult to find.  Amazon still carries it, i think.

[Backroad Angler]

Just now, Ratherbfishing said:

If you put it on a baitcaster and fish really heavy cover a lot, XT might be the way to go.  However, it is far too stiff and "coily" for my taste.  If you wish to stick with Trilene, XL is generally more "user friendly."  My first choice is Yo-Zuri hybrid but it can be difficult to find.  Amazon still carries it, i think.

I've heard XL is more limp and allows for longer casting. But wasn't XT made for casting and XL made for spinning outfits? And I was actually looking at yo zuri

1 hour ago, DRT said:

I used 12lb XT on one of my baitcasters for a little bit. I personally didn't care for it at all and it felt like i was fishing with wire. I recommend sufix siege. I started using 12lb siege on one of my baitcasters and have been very pleased with the strength as well as the manageability.

Will take a look at that thank you!

 

58 minutes ago, Hulkster said:

Sufix siege for me as well. I use 12 pound on baitcasting and 10 pound on spinning gear. its tough, strong and limp. and the  smoke green colour is awesome.

 

 

Will take a look at it thank you!

[Ratherbfishing]

1 minute ago, JoshFromBolo said:

I've heard XL is more limp and allows for longer casting. But wasn't XT made for casting and XL made for spinning outfits? And I was actually looking at yo zuri

Truthfully, I use(d) XL MOSTLY on my spinning reels (until I discovered Yo Zuri) but XL will work fine on baitcasters too.  I think I have braid on one baitcaster and Yozuri on my other (for when I don't feel like tying on a leader OR when I want a little bit of stretch).

[Backroad Angler]

1 hour ago, Ratherbfishing said:

Truthfully, I use(d) XL MOSTLY on my spinning reels (until I discovered Yo Zuri) but XL will work fine on baitcasters too.  I think I have braid on one baitcaster and Yozuri on my other (for when I don't feel like tying on a leader OR when I want a little bit of stretch).

You know I tried braid, but it's really not worth it to me. And I'll take a look at XL, thank you!

[Bankbeater]

For casting I like Berkeley Big Game.

[JustinJ]

Trilene xt is very thick diameter for its lb test rating. I prefer big game and its cheaper 

[Backroad Angler]

1 hour ago, JustinJ said:

Trilene xt is very thick diameter for its lb test rating. I prefer big game and its cheaper 

I've heard that and XL is'nt much of a improvement, diameter wise.

[Steve1357]

2 hours ago, Bankbeater said:

For casting I like Berkeley Big Game.

One of the best all around, especially with their once of year rebates of was it six bucks when you buy two spools?

 

Wish someone carried coastal brown without having to order it....(comes in five colors, most stores carry one or two)

[JustinJ]

42 minutes ago, JoshFromBolo said:

I've heard that and XL is'nt much of a improvement, diameter wise.

15lb big game = 12lb xt diameter 

15lb big game = 17lb xl diameter

[Backroad Angler]

42 minutes ago, JustinJ said:

15lb big game = 12lb xt diameter 

15lb big game = 17lb xl diameter

noted thank you!

[The Fisher]

As an alternative to Trilene look at Silver Thread AN40 It’s a copolymer that I use on spinning reels with virtually no wind twist. I use 6#

[Mbirdsley]

If it is of any consequence to you.  XT is very popular on the great lakes trolling for walleye, trout, and salmon in Michigan.  For that application it excels very well.  I had xt spooled on my pike spinning rod and also have it spooled up on my old river bottom junker  fishing rods ( for suckers and catfish).

 

  I have always been a very big fan of XL. Any spinning rig I have set up for mono I will use xl as the main line as it is very easy to work with, cast very well, and is fairly tough stuff. If I wouldn't have bought 1500 yards of big game for 8 dollars to spool my okuma trolling rods.  I would have put that instead of the big game on my crankbait and spoon bait caster. So far I haven't had any memory issues with the big game and I am happy with it.

[CroakHunter]

Seaguar senshi is a very well handling mono. Very very thin per lb test. 

[Backroad Angler]

14 hours ago, The Fisher said:

As an alternative to Trilene look at Silver Thread AN40 It’s a copolymer that I use on spinning reels with virtually no wind twist. I use 6#

Will take a look at it for sure, thank you!

 

12 hours ago, CroakHunter said:

Seaguar senshi is a very well handling mono. Very very thin per lb test. 

Will take a look at it, thanks man!

 

13 hours ago, Mbirdsley said:

If it is of any consequence to you.  XT is very popular on the great lakes trolling for walleye, trout, and salmon in Michigan.  For that application it excels very well.  I had xt spooled on my pike spinning rod and also have it spooled up on my old river bottom junker  fishing rods ( for suckers and catfish).

 

  I have always been a very big fan of XL. Any spinning rig I have set up for mono I will use xl as the main line as it is very easy to work with, cast very well, and is fairly tough stuff. If I wouldn't have bought 1500 yards of big game for 8 dollars to spool my okuma trolling rods.  I would have put that instead of the big game on my crankbait and spoon bait caster. So far I haven't had any memory issues with the big game and I am happy with it.

I've heard XT is a good trolling line and I see I see. And noted, thank you for the info!

[WRB]

When you compare monofilament lines by diameter in lieu of advertised label pound test XL, XT and Big Game perform nearly the same regarding memory, knot strength, abrasion resistance and casting performance. Very few anglers look at line diameter and use pound test as a decision maker. 

When bass anglers use the word "thicker" to define larger diameter and accept that as the norm for performance because it's stronger then "thinner" smaller diameter line, you have been duped.

Select line by it's diameter. Big Game offers fewer choices then XL or XT and is a newer formula and less expensive with equal performance considering diameter.

Tom

 

[Mbirdsley]

39 minutes ago, WRB said:

When you compare monofilament lines by diameter in lieu of advertised label pound test XL, XT and Big Game perform nearly the same regarding memory, knot strength, abrasion resistance and casting performance. Very few anglers look at line diameter and use pound test as a decision maker. 

When bass anglers use the word "thicker" to define larger diameter and accept that as the norm for performance because it's stronger then "thinner" smaller diameter line, you have been duped.

Select line by it's diameter. Big Game offers fewer choices then XL or XT and is a newer formula and less expensive with equal performance considering diameter.

Tom

 

This is why I chose big game for the trolling rods.  I have a very small boat so any little advantage to get me deeper I was going to take it no matter how small the advantage was. Big game was just a buck or two cheaper for 1500 yard spool.  The big game 10lbs test line was .010 in dia and xt 10lbs I think was either .012 or .013 in dia