Spinning reels and line..what lines arre best for what applications??

[Bassnajr]

Hey all...

I am primarily a spinning reel guy. I have read some of the articles on fishing line on this site, and I get more confused the more I read (braid, mono, flouro etc.). I would like some opinions on what lines are best for use with spinning gear, and further are there any lines you guys prefer for different applications/presentations. (woms, cranks, spin baits etc.)

Thanks,

Alan

[Tin]

If you plan on fishing Roger Williams Park this year a lot this year, get some Power Pro.

[Sam]

I use the spinning rigs for the "lighter" set ups and the baitcaster for the heavy set ups.

Light line is best on spinning reels.  Up to 10 pounds of fluro or mono. I usually use 8 pounds, even in tournament fishing; and 4 to 6 pounds in ponds.

If you have a heavy spinning reel (2500, 3500, etc.) you may want to use braid but I put braid on baitcasters as braid is fished in cover and structure and you need the power to get the fish out and to the boat.

Spinning set-ups are great for finesse fishing, pitching, flipping and those applications where you want a silent entry into the water.

When spooling your line be sure to put the line on the spinning reel in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE manner.

Since the line comes off the reel clockwise, but putting the line on the reel in a counter clockwise manner will help avoid line twist.

Also, run your line through a wet spot on a wash cloth that has been dampened (or soaked) in Kevin VanDam's Lure and Line Conditioner.  This removes all memory from the line and makes it easier the throw.

Do not overfill the spinning reel.  That will cause a lot of problems with the line.

After casting throw the bail with your hand and not the reel handle. This will save the bail from excess wear and tear.

And pull the line out from the spinning reel after each cast.  Do this fast before you reel in the slack.  This helps prevent line twist and gets the line back on the spinning reel in a tight manner after you cast.

You may also consider taking one or two extra spinning reels that are spooled and ready to go so you can switch out the reels as you change your techniques or if you get a nasty line twist.  This saves time and avoids the frustration of trying to get the line twist out of the reel.

Read articles on the use of spinning reels and tackle and get some videos on the techniques or baits you like to use to see how the pros fish the different presentations.