Land Surveyor13 Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Bought a G.Loomis SWBR956C Swimbait rod this morning. I've got a Shimano Calcutta 400 I am putting on it and need to know what line to use on it. Also just put my order in on some new Huddleston swimbaits. What does everyone recommend I use? Quote
Branuss04 Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I own the same combo and have 25# pline CXX on it. I just switched over from Big Game and love it so far. I would suggest the KVD Line and Lure Conditioner to apply to the CXX as it has a good amount of memory. I'm not sure what other swimbaits you will be using besides Hudds, but that is the PERFECT huddleston setup IMHO. I know certain other people will agree as well. Best of luck with the new combo, I know I LOVE mine!!! Quote
djmax22 Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Awesome combo. I have the 955 and 957 and love them both. I use Maxima Green on my setups. I tried the CXX although it is strong I cant keep the memory down with anything above 14 lb test even with KVD line conditioner. Quote
Land Surveyor13 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Posted January 7, 2009 Well I use PLine Halo a lot but was just afraid of it breaking on me. And especially throwing those more expensive baits. However I have never had any of the higher test PLine break on me like I have had the 10 or 8 pound. I guess I'll spool up some 15 or 16 pound line and see how it performs. Always use KVD Line Conditioner on all of my line. I even keep a bottle in my pocket while fishing. Quote
Branuss04 Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Well I use PLine Halo a lot but was just afraid of it breaking on me. And especially throwing those more expensive baits. However I have never had any of the higher test PLine break on me like I have had the 10 or 8 pound. I guess I'll spool up some 15 or 16 pound line and see how it performs. Always use KVD Line Conditioner on all of my line. I even keep a bottle in my pocket while fishing. Good Luck if your throwing 8" hudds. Quote
Jacob0434 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 You guys might Laugh, but I throw braid with a flouro leader. I found that I have a hard time with rats nest with my Round Shimano Corvalus reel and using braid helps alot for me. But wheen it does rat nest man it's a mess Quote
JShrock07 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I have always used 17# mono for any type of swimbaits, now my swimbaits don't compare to LBH's but they are still considered a swimbait. Quote
Land Surveyor13 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 OK! I'll go at least 25 LB on whatever I go with. I just want it to hold up and not break off on me. The wait for the baits are 4-6 weeks. Order 3 of the new weedless versions. Rod comes in tomorrow sometime. I'll stop by the local tackle shop and see about some hard swimbaits until those arrive. Quote
rayrock99 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I use #20 flouro and i can chuck hudds with it. Quote
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