Best spinning reel line

[RoLo]

Ok thanks CX it is... I appreciate the great discussion

Be advised that P-line CX (fluoro-sheathed copolymer line) has multifold the 'memory'

of braided polyethylene and multifold the line 'stretch' of braided line.

They're two very different animals. Although the CX ad states "low memory",

I'm sure they mean compared to a stair-walking Slinky.

Roger

[IwillChooseFreeWill]

Correct Rolo, CX has very low memory and very low stretch since it is a fluorocarbon coated copolymer line. Not fluoro, not mono, not fluoro-coated mono, it is a copolymer which has completely different characteristics than any other line type. The fluoro coating helps with the low visibility underwater and the copolymer gives it a slightly smaller diameter.

Pline CX 15 lb = 0.34mm

Yo Zuri Hybrid Fluorocarbon = 0.405mm

Power Pro 15 lb braid = 0.007mm

Ande Mono 16 lb = 0.375mm

Most others in the 15 lb range are in the same 0.37 to 0.41mm range.

So 15 lb Pline CX is closer to the equivalent of 12 lb of most other lines, and 12 lb is in the 8-10 lb test range of others.

[J Francho]

I am looking for the best line I can put on my spinning reel. It will be for my shallow crankbaits and swimbaits. Would prefer it be between 10-15lb line.

What's the rod and reel, what size cranks, and do you mean soft or hard swimbaits, and how big on those too?

[nhbass]

Berkley XL mono

[burleytog]

Ok thanks CX it is... I appreciate the great discussion

Be advised that P-line CX (fluoro-sheathed copolymer line) has multifold the 'memory'

of braided polyethylene and multifold the line 'stretch' of braided line.

They're two very different animals. Although the CX ad states "low memory",

I'm sure they mean compared to a stair-walking Slinky.

Roger

CX has the same amount of memory as the benchmark of limpness, Trilene XL.

[Tin]

I use it almost every weekend with no problems so I suggest it.

10-15 lb Pline CX or CXX, or 20-30 lb Power Pro

Isn't that a little overkill for your carolina-rigged hot dog for bluegill? 

No offense but I have seen post a lot of things on here that are just unbelievable or straight wrong to suggest. And I can't wait for someone to try one of your recommendations and come back cursing you. You might want to read more of the articles on here before you go on posting about anything and everything.

[RoLo]

CX has the same amount of memory as the benchmark of limpness, Trilene XL.

P-line manufacturers fantastic line, there's no doubt about it, in fact Sufix is probably their only rival.

With regard to limpness, it's a known constant that fluorocarbon has significantly more memory than nylon.

Based on the inherent properties of the two materials, it doesn't seem physically possible

for any line jacketed in fluorocarbon (CX) to be as supple as pure nylon (XL).

Going further, the difference in limpness even between pure nylon and braid is like night and day.

Roger

[fishinflip415]

Use braid with leaders!  8-)

[BassmanfromNC]

Why all the passion and fervor over line? Granted, some are better than others, but for the most part, they are all up to the task.

Way back when, Stren and Trilene were the ultimate. They were the cat's meow. Those brands are still marketed today, but they are the basic, entry level products of Stren and Berkley.

The problem seems to be that some who never fished in the cave man era do not realize or appreciate just how good they have it today, when it comes to equipment.

Take it from someone who had been away from freshwater fishing for over thirty years. Today's equipment is light years away from the gear of those days.

My dad had a surfcasting rod that he made from lemonwood. Wood rods were quite common before fiberglass came upon the scene. I seem to recall some were even made of tubular metal.

And you guys squabble about line?

Some of the fun is discussing and sharing ideals and what folks use.

[BassThumb]

15/4 or 20/6 braid with a fluoro leader.