Line for my spinning setup

[Mojo Bass]

Hello everybody I’m adding a spinning setup to my arsenal I currently just have casting setups so I would like some advice on line….. 

 

my spinning setup is going to be a

7’0 medium/fast rod and a

3000 size spinning reel

I plan to use this for 

weightless/lightly weighted wacky rigged and Texas rigged 4 inch senkos

light jigs

some small Swimbaits/swimjigs 

 

would I be better off using 8lb Tatsu for this or 15lb braid? That is my question really, I’ve used 8lb invizx on spinning gear before and it performed totally fine and I know it’s obviously softer than Tatsu so I’m wondering if 8lb Tatsu will be just fine on spinning tackle too? 
 

thanks for the replies 

[MN Fisher]

The Tatsu will work just fine.

[padon]

it will work just fine. for me its hard to beat braid to leader on spinning rods. i like the versatility to change leader sizes and the increased hook setting power of braid. but if you prefer straight fluoro you wont have a problem with tatsu.

[Darren.]

If you are comfortable with a 3000 size, go for it.

These days, they are smaller than they used to be.

I'm a 1000 size guy for bass and have hauled in

many over 6 pounds on 10 or 15# braid plus leader

from 6, 8, and 10 # test.

 

Just the way I roll. I prefer to have braid for mainline

so I don't cut into it as much when having to retie.

A fluoro or co-poly leader lets me cut and retie several

times before I have to cut in to the mainline. Saves $

for me.

[rtwvumtneer6]

I prefer braided mainline to a fluorocarbon leader, but straight fluoro will work fine.  It's going to be a little more expensive in the long run (if that matters) but you may like it over braid when fishing in wind.  

[Big Hands]

Weightless wacky rig 4" Senkos are a challenge to throw for distance. If distance with a 4" WW Senko is a priority, then a 7' Medium fast spinning rod would not be my choice. I have four medium action spinning rods and none of them are my first or even second choice for throwing WW 4" Senkos (which I fish with often, along with 5" WW Senkos).

 

As for line, and this again could be different for you depending on the conditions you fish in.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

If I only had 1 spinning outfit it would have braid, unless I was often going to be fishing in clear water that commonly has more then 6' viz then FC would be a good choice.

[bulldog1935]

If 3000 size means Shimano, consider the JDM 3000MHG spool size - the shallow spool capacity is perfect for either 8-lb fluoro or 15-lb braid - you'll get perfect line lay, and the 47-mm spool diameter will be nicer to your fluoro than a smaller diameter spool. 

https://fishing.asian-portal.shop/category/select/pid/316262

51in current stock at Asian Portal. 

 

They also have big stock of Stradic 3000MHG for $165. 

 

Adding line will get you free Fed-Ex shipping (may have to throw in a lure or 2 with the Stradic)

They won't have Tatsu, but have Kureha Seaguar R18 (equivalent to Tatsu)

https://fishing.asian-portal.shop/category/select/pid/310287

 

The fluoro I like better than Tatsu is Toray ExThread

https://fishing.asian-portal.shop/category/select/pid/309856

[CrashVector]

I use 10lb test Hercules no fade braid on my finesse spinning rigs.  No leader.

[roadwarrior]

A 3000 series reel holds way too much line. I prefer the 1000 series.

[DaubsNU1]

1000 series reel...10 lb power pro high-visibility yellow, tied to a 8# or 10# fluorocarbon leader.

 

Let me tell you, I was not a fan of braid-to-leader on spinning rods...then forced myself to give it a long try...and now it's on ALL my spinning rods. Casts like a rocket, super sensitive, and haven't really had any issues with knots failing.

[Steveo-1969]

1 hour ago, roadwarrior said:

A 3000 series reel holds way too much line. I prefer the 1000 series.

I prefer the larger spool of a 3000 size reel as I feel it casts more smoothly and provides better line management. I fill it up most of the way with a junk mono and top it off with 100 yards of braid.

[uglyasheck]

Myself braid to leader is the way to go. Change your leader if you like to match what bait and technic you are using. I like 10lb braid  to 10lb floro  or 8lb floro. You will figure out what works for you over time. Oh don't forget about setting your drag.

[FrnkNsteen]

I prefer mono or flouro on my spinning rigs. I just think it offers more sensitivity on a slack line. I like to fish a lot of my plastics weightless and let them slowly drift down. I think mono or braid lets me feel it better if something picks it up.

 

The only braid and leader setups I have are hi-viz braid with flouro leader so my wife can see the line twitch or move on a bite, and get an easier hook set with the braid

[dodgeguy]

KVD uses 3000 size reel for line management. I would use Sufix elite mono.