Jake51823 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, 4reelfishing said: I use 15lb-20lb power pro to a 8lb Trilene XT mono leader (about 4-6ft long). I use an alberto knot to connect them. Trilene XT has less stretch than most nylon monofilament so the hooksets are really good. Heard trilene XT is very good Any other suggestions, ideas, or experiences? Quote
ike8120 Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 I have been using KK copolymer line. 12 lb test Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 16, 2019 Super User Posted June 16, 2019 44 minutes ago, Jake51823 said: Heard trilene XT is very good Any other suggestions, ideas, or experiences? 8# XT is .012 D! 8# BG, Sufix Advance is .011 11 lb Armillo, 12 lb SuperNarural is .011 Tom Quote
Jake51823 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, WRB said: 8# XT is .012 D! 8# BG, Sufix Advance is .011 11 lb Armillo, 12 lb SuperNarural is .011 Tom Berkley trilene fluorocarbon XL 8lb is .010 would that be okay? Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 16, 2019 Super User Posted June 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jake51823 said: Berkley trilene fluorocarbon XL 8lb is .010 would that be okay? Try it. Quote
Super User MickD Posted June 16, 2019 Super User Posted June 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Jake51823 said: Very strong case that Nanofil is more sensitive than braid! Since both Nanofil and all braids I know of have almost zero stretch, how can one be more sensitive than the other? I think that while sensitivity cannot be measured, the amount of stretch a line has is a good proxy for sensitivity. Nanofil is smooth, small diameter, essentially no stretch, but I've found that it shreds easily near the "terminal." I have found better options with some of the premium braids. IMHO Quote
tholmes Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 7 hours ago, OnthePotomac said: It has been BPS Excel green 8lb mono on my spinning reels for 18 years. I am not very original, but it works well. I use Excel also. Clear blue flourescent 4 lb. on ultralights, 6 or 8 lb. on 2500 size reels. I don't really use any spinning gear larger than that. Tom Quote
Hulkster Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 I use 8 and 10 pound test Sufix Siege on spinning gear. casts well and is very strong. no issues with memory or line twist. I use this on a 3000 size shimano reel. Quote
Todd2 Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 12:29 PM, 4reelfishing said: I use 15lb-20lb power pro Cabelas has a 50% off all Power Pro right now..I snagged some 20lb for one rod. 1 Quote
bwjay Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 15lb PowerPro braid to 10lb Sunline Sniper FC with a double uni knot... works great. Good hooksets, no issues with line twist, and you still get great sensitivity. Other than tying the connection knot I have yet to find any downsides of this setup. Quote
Shimano_1 Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 I use 15 to 20 lb spider wire stealth braid on all my spinning gear with 8 to 12 lb fluoro leaders. I like the stealth because its cheap, readily available and works great. Quote
onenutinthewater Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Sufix seige or elite for mono. 832 for braid. I have tried many, many lines the last few years and found to be the best for my use. I really like nanofil but it frays to easily. Quote
TBAG Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 12:45 AM, WRB said: Any single filament ( mono, FC!coply or hybrid) line over .010 dia on spinning under size 3000 will cause line twist if unmanaged. If you don't untwist your line then go with braid under under .010 D and use a leader if that helps your confidence. Braid with leader is popular becuase of line twist issues. Me, I hate2 knots and use Maxima Uktra Green 5# coploy line for finesse applications, no reason to use spinning for any other bass presentations. Tom How does the Maxima compare to Yo-zuri hybrid? Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 18, 2019 Super User Posted June 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, TBAG said: How does the Maxima compare to Yo-zuri hybrid? Yo-Zuri is the largest dia line per pound test on the market. 4 # Yo-Zuri is .009 D 5 # Maima UG is .008 D, 6 lb is .009 D Tom 1 Quote
TBAG Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, WRB said: Yo-Zuri is the largest dia line per pound test on the market. 4 # Yo-Zuri is .009 D 5 # Maima UG is .008 D, 6 lb is .009 D Tom Thanks Tom, yeah I can look that up myself but appreciate the info. I was asking in real world situations, have you had the chance to compare the two lines? Or if anyone else has I'd like to hear your thoughts as well. Thanks Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 18, 2019 Super User Posted June 18, 2019 Line should be compared by dia as a baseline. Everything starts with diameter, memory, strength, abrasion resistance, impact, notched strength and knot strength. If I labeled the .017 D 20 lb test as 15 lb test the 15 lb still has all the properties of 20 lb. Yo-Zuri is less expensive then Maxima line, performance compared apples to apples (via diameter) Maxima has better abrasion resistance and knot strength, the main reason I use it. Tom 1 Quote
APK62 Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 11:38 AM, WRB said: Line should be compared by dia as a baseline. Everything starts with diameter, memory, strength, abrasion resistance, impact, notched strength and knot strength. If I labeled the .017 D 20 lb test as 15 lb test the 15 lb still has all the properties of 20 lb. Yo-Zuri is less expensive then Maxima line, performance compared apples to apples (via diameter) Maxima has better abrasion resistance and knot strength, the main reason I use it. Tom Have you ever tried izorline? Would like to know how it stacks up against Maxima. Quote
tander Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 I have used Berkley Sensation with great results as far as line twist go. I did go back to Power Pro yellow with leader just because I need a line I can see. I still use Sensation on my cranking reels and love it. I think it is worth trying. Sensation is a mono line. Quote
RB 77 Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 20 lb braid to 10 lb flouro. The braid itself helps eliminate line twist and the heavier lb test of the braid helps eliminate wind knots. The flouro is mostly for abrasion resistance. Quote
EWREX Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 15lb power pro hi-vis yellow to an 8lb fluoro/co-poly leader Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 20, 2019 Super User Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, APK62 said: Have you ever tried izorline? Would like to know how it stacks up against Maxima. 2 hours ago, APK62 said: Have you ever tried izorline? Would like to know how it stacks up against Maxima. To the best of my knowledge Izorline is private labeled Andy line and over sized dia per lb test compared to Maxima UG, about 1/2 the price. Tom 1 Quote
waymont Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 I use 8,10,15lb power pro to 8,10, and 12lb Seaguar FC tied with an FG knot. No issues at all. If I fish top water I switch to 10-12 trilene XL mono as my leader. Quote
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