SmallieFever Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Just getting into this aspect of bass fishing. 95% of the bass I caught last year were caught on tubes w/ 8lb sufix...so I could use some opinions on the best line for pitching. I like the thought of 30lb braid, but seems like bass would see it a mile away. Just ordered a 7'H B&R Outlaw rod and I'm going to match it with my energy xm pt baitcaster for this application. Might throw a few muskie bucktails as well. But I'm looking forward to using the jig n pig this summer! Thanks! Quote
djmax22 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Braid if the water is dirty. Fluorocarbon if water is clear. Quote
Hot Rod Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 If the water is stained to muddy I go with 30lbs (or more) moss spider wire Stealth. In clearer water it's 20lb Vanish Transition. That is assuming I'm fishing heavy cover. If it's light cover, like thin weeds, then I'll go down to as low as 12 or 14lb Transition or 15 lbs YoZuri Hybrid. Quote
Bushwacker Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I like to pitch with 50lb PowerPro or bigger. The big thing that I go for with braid is to match the line diameter to the mono I would be using when I use it on a baitcaster. On spinning reel I go withsmaller diameter, but with baitcasters too thin of line can lead to problems. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 7, 2008 Super User Posted March 7, 2008 Clear or stained water I go with 30lb Spiderwire Ultra Cast, 99.9% of my pitching is in weeds or under docks. The bass don't seem to mind my line. Quote
SmallieFever Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 Stained is what most the the waters I'd be pitching in would be considered....I liked what I read about Spiderwire Ultracast, and Stealth would be a close second as far as reviews go. I fish the Finger Lakes quite a bit, but thats where the 8lb sufix and 1/8oz tube shine! Thanks for the help guys! Quote
Super User Alpster Posted March 7, 2008 Super User Posted March 7, 2008 50lb Power Pro in any water. Ronnie Quote
HesterIsGod Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I would go with fluoro as long as there is not super heavy cover. I really like Trilene. Quote
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