The right line for baitcasting

[HookedinNY]

I am considering purchasing a baitcast rig and am curious whether it makes any difference as to what type of line I use with it. I have read one article that says fluorocarbon is a nightmare and another whose author prefers fluorocarbon. Your thoughts please?

Thanks.

[roadwarrior]

Most guys fish a heavier, thicker diameter line so it will not dig into the spool. Everyone on this Forum has a favorite, braid, fluorocarbon, copolymer, or monofilament. I recommend Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #12.

[dodgeguy]

braid would resist backlash the best.a limp mono would be the least sensitive but a goood all round line.flouro depends on which one you get and how you spool it on.i spool it on in hot water then treat it with kvd line and lure spray.best lines imho are

braid = sufix performance braid

flouro = seguar invizx

mono = cajun red cast

[Tokyo Tony]

braid = sufix performance braid

Have you compared this with PowerPro?  I have only used PowerPro (well unless you count original Spiderwire and Raptor line back in the 90's), and am curious about other braids, but I'm perfectly satisfied with my current braid.  Of course, if there are significant benefits to Sufix I'll try it out...

[islandbass]

This is entirely subjective unfortunately. What lines work for some people, others would despise. I have used the three major line types and copolymers with bait cast reels and all have worked well.

Things I noticed was that the thinner the line was, the less manageable it was (and I mean less than 8# test). But this is what I mean. There are probably a number of folks here that have no issue with fishing lines that thin on a bc reel. In addition, some baitcast reels are designed for such thin lines.

The bottom line is that it is highly angler dependent. What would probably be more important to consider is the application you plan to use more often. Once that has been determined, then an eduacted decision can be made as to what line type and strength would best suit the need.

From my experience no one line was a true nightmare on a baitcast reel, from Sufix Seige to Yo Zuri Hybrid to Pliine CXX to Ande and Izorline.  After all, baitcast reels don't make birdnests; anglers do!  ;D

[JigNBig]

I think that most people here, young or old, would agree for beginners you should be fine with 12lb Triline XT.

[dodgeguy]

braid = sufix performance braid

Have you compared this with PowerPro? I have only used PowerPro (well unless you count original Spiderwire and Raptor line back in the 90's), and am curious about other braids, but I'm perfectly satisfied with my current braid. Of course, if there are significant benefits to Sufix I'll try it out...

i used power pro for years.it doesn't compare to sufix.sufix smoothness and quality control is far better.

[skillet]

 Have used 12 lb. original Stren for a whole lot of years. I do a lot of bank fishing so the water is usually under 8-10 ft. and shallower so I don't have a problem with it having more stretch and less feel than other types of line. If you are just learning to use a baitcaster, mono is pretty forgiving. After a little learning curve on the mono you might have more info on what you want to use ...

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[grimlin]

I think that most people here, young or old, would agree for beginners you should be fine with 12lb Triline XT.

Ditto on that....to start out learning new to baitcasters i find this line to be the easier to manage at first time.However i like the 14# test.

I however have a favorite and that is BPS XPS fluorocarbon line.