Mono size for heavy cover

[J Francho]

I think is very simple to work with!

But I like to use at least 14lb, and at most 20lb.

I find 16 to be a happy median.

Really?

Who makes 16 lb test line?

http://www.***.com/styleproducts.html?styleref=2920

All of these!  

Out of all of these, I've only tried Sunline Shooter.  Way overpriced, and and totally unnecessary. I doubt that you've used any of these either.  Don't bother.  A few of my buddies swear by Yo-Zuri, and I like P-Line CXX.  12# works fine, but if you want super heavy mono, then go to 15#.  I use 15#, but not for its strength, but to keep the bait high in the column.  If you want higher break strength, switch to braid, and learn how to deal with the drawbacks.  No one brand of line or line diameter is a silver bullet, do everything solution.

[Bassboss]

Hmm...

Based on the cost of those lines, I find it highly unlikely

you have fished any of them.

:

http://www.***.com/descpageLNETRIPFISH-TFCEL.html

this one!

[Bassboss]

But did he not ask about heavy cover?

You mean heavy like this ?

You don 't need 20 lbs test to fish it, you need the right line to: get your baits into productive depths or pull fish out of cover or minimize line visibility., I fish that place with 10 lbs test.

Not like that,more like a pads and reeds!

[Raul]

Not like that,more like a pads and reeds!

Then make it 12 lbs test, the right brand and type.

[Bassboss]

Not like that,more like a pads and reeds!

Then make it 12 lbs test, the right brand and type.

Like what, I only started getting into mono quality recently, back then it was what ever was cheep, mono was mono.

As far as I know, the only "high quality" mono I've used it Sufix Elite Camo, in 17lb, that and Triple Fish Camo-Escent, 16lb.

And believe it or not I've never had any line under 14lb on a bass pole!

[Raul]

Man you really like to argument without a base, not all monos are equal, let alone quality but characteristics and properties differ from one to another, to exemplify: XL, Big Game and XT are all mono but they are not the same, the properties of each are unique to each that what makes one better suited for certain applications and for certain circumstances than the other, I keep saying to you: the RIGHT TYPE and you keep argumenting, you only prove to us your own lack of knowledge or experience on a subject that has lots of twists and catches to it.

[tyrius.]

A lot of this depends upon what your definition of heavy cover is.  If you're talking matted vegetation, then fish braid in either 50 or 65 lb test.  If you're talking rocks and wood then fish with mono.  I fish a lot of small rip rap and have really been liking Big Game.  I bought it in 17lb (cause it was on clearence), but that's too heavy.  After this spool is done, I'll buy 12lb and pay full price.

[Grey Wolf]

Man you really like to argument without a base, not all monos are equal, let alone quality but characteristics and properties differ from one to another, to exemplify: XL, Big Game and XT are all mono but they are not the same, the properties of each are unique to each that what makes one better suited for certain applications and for certain circumstances than the other, I keep saying to you: the RIGHT TYPE and you keep argumenting, you only prove to us your own lack of knowledge or experience on a subject that has lots of twists and catches to it.

You're argueing with a child and not a very swift one at that. Talk to rocks , you will get a better responce.

[tyrius.]

I think is very simple to work with!

But I like to use at least 14lb, and at most 20lb when fishing heavy cover.

I find 16 to be a happy median.

Hmm, 17 is the median between 14 and 20; not 16.

[tyrius.]

You're argueing with a child and not a very swift one at that. Talk to rocks , you will get a better responce.

;D ;D ;D

Bassboss must be rubbing off on you!!!    

[tyrius.]

No augment their! You should always have different line lb tests.

But did he not ask about heavy cover?

It's become rather obvious to me that you should spend your "downtime" in "school" actually studying rather than posting here.  

I'm thinking that paying a little (ok a lot) more attention to your studies will pay off in the long run a LOT more than time spent here.

[Bassboss]

Man you really like to argument without a base, not all monos are equal, let alone quality but characteristics and properties differ from one to another, to exemplify: XL, Big Game and XT are all mono but they are not the same, the properties of each are unique to each that what makes one better suited for certain applications and for certain circumstances than the other, I keep saying to you: the RIGHT TYPE and you keep argumenting, you only prove to us your own lack of knowledge or experience on a subject that has lots of twists and catches to it.

Fist, I never said that I was very good with kind of stuff!

secondly.

Like what, I only started getting into mono quality recently, back then it was what ever was cheep, mono was mono.  

As far as I know, the only "high quality" mono I've used it Sufix Elite Camo, in 17lb, that and Triple Fish Camo-Escent, 16lb.

And believe it or not I've never had any line under 14lb on a bass pole!  

[Raul]

You're argueing with a child and not a very swift one at that. Talk to rocks , you will get a better responce.

;D ;D ;D

Well, let 's look at it this way, the Colorado River managed to carve out the Grand Canyon, it was only a matter of time, let 's see if I have the same ammount of patience.

[Grey Wolf]

You're argueing with a child and not a very swift one at that. Talk to rocks , you will get a better responce.

;D ;D ;D

Well, let 's look at it this way, the Colorado River managed to carve out the Grand Canyon, it was only a matter of time, let 's see if I have the same ammount of patience.

May the force be with you.

[Grey Wolf]

You're argueing with a child and not a very swift one at that. Talk to rocks , you will get a better responce.

;D ;D ;D

Bassboss must be rubbing off on you!!!

Just a little bit!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stasher1]

It really depends how you fish the cover, imho. I use use 8lb Sufix Elite on spinning gear and 12lb Elite on baitcasters to fish the area in the pic below. The fish in the pic was taken on 8lb Elite and a ML spinning rod.

What kind of cover are we talking about? What kind of lures are you trying to use? Are you fishing from a boat or bank fishing?

[Bassboss]

wow. I just realized the stupidity of saying "like what?" this post was made for that to answer that same exact question, the answer is right under my nose, but I was being to stubborn to look their.

And I wanna say sorry to jwo1124 for stealing the post, I was being very ignorant and self centered. And also sorry to Raul for being such an :

:-/

[Raul]

I don 't care who you are, that 's too danged funny !  ;D

Kiddo, no problem, on the contrary, recognizing your mistakes and taking responsibility from them is something to be taken in consideration and speaks highly about the kind of person you are.

[The_Natural]

If you are questioning which lb test to use for what....just read the elite series tournament archives.  They are simply the best fishermen in the world, and it always lists the techniques and lb test used in the 'results'.  

[Bassboss]

I don 't care who you are, that 's too danged funny ! ;D

Kiddo, no problem, on the contrary, recognizing your mistakes and taking responsibility from them is something to be taken in consideration and speaks highly about the kind of person you are.

Thanks Raul!

You're talking about the donkey right?!  ;D

[Tin]

[Big Bait Fishing]

braid is the best thing since sliced bread , youshould give it a try , try some 20# power pro , and you will never use mono again !! if your worried about visibility , use a 6-10 foot leader of flouro . as far as managability , braid is superior in every way to mono and flouro . just use a little caution casting in a strong wind with small (20# and under) dia. line .

[Catt]

I like that braid is the best thing since sliced bread or mono is almost obsolete but if you're worried about visibility simply add the mono you're try to get rid of.