Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chuck23 on June 25, 2010, 11:44:26 AM
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Hey guys - quick question. I need new line on my real (I can't even remember what I have on there it is so old) and I was looking for suggestions. I need something strong enough for salmon but I want a smaller diameter line so I can hold lots. Also I need something that can maximize casting distance and preferably something nice and limp that will lay straight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This line will be used on a med spinning real and a 7 - 9 foot rod (I need to get a new rod...).
Cheers!
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P-Line CX Premium.
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berkley triline XL.nice and limp.
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-- if you are only getting one line, you already are limiting yourself to compromise.
-- each manufacturer tries to provide line for a variety of fishing situations.
-- use of specialty lines will also become frustrating if you don't bring a few with you, either on different rigs or at least some extra spools.
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Line is the cheapest thing to purchase yet the most vital piece of equipment and any decent tackle shop should be able to answer your question.
I for one for spinning line enjoy berkey products
tight lines
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Braid line is the only way to go.
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-- if you are only getting one line, you already are limiting yourself to compromise.
-- each manufacturer tries to provide line for a variety of fishing situations.
-- use of specialty lines will also become frustrating if you don't bring a few with you, either on different rigs or at least some extra spools.
I have a couple of different spinning rods with diff. line. I also have 2 spools for this real - so in this case I am looking for 1 line for spinning for salmon specifically - I will be tossing spoons and spinners mainly.
Thanks for all of the responses...
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I also vote for Braid I have switched all of my spinning reels over and am very happy that I did.
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Braid line is the only way to go.
Spiderwire
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P-Line CX Premium.
This stuff is great ;D
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Hmm - if I go with Braid / Spider wire - what pound test would I need? Would 10 lb do the trick or should I get something a little more robust?...
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I would avoid spiderwire I bought some 10lb of the spiderwire EZ braid and the stuff shreds like crazy. For spinning reels you cannot beat Sufix Performance braid but unfortunately I have yet to find it locally, you would have to get it online. http://www.sufix.com/usa/fishing_line/performance_braid/ I would recommend 20 or 30lb anything less won't have enough abrasion resistance because it is so thin.
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Thanks again for the response. Now it may seem like a stupid question, but if I go with braid I would assume that I would need to tie on a leader before my spinner or croc - correct? Would you suggest a swivel to a 3 - 4 foot leader? Thanks! Also - what are the best braids out there that I can get locally??
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I using Fireline. That is fantastic.
And directly tie 20lb leader, not use swivel.
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Army & Navy is best price, I think.
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Thanks again for the response. Now it may seem like a stupid question, but if I go with braid I would assume that I would need to tie on a leader before my spinner or croc - correct? Would you suggest a swivel to a 3 - 4 foot leader? Thanks! Also - what are the best braids out there that I can get locally??
Don't use swivel for spoon, just use a albright knot to 3 to 4 foot leader.
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Chuck, you confused yet ?
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braid all the way, i use it for everything, i got it on my ultra light 8lbs test it has the diameter of 1lbs test line... i still use fluorocarbon leader when conditions call for it... take it easy
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Thanks again for the response. Now it may seem like a stupid question, but if I go with braid I would assume that I would need to tie on a leader before my spinner or croc - correct? Would you suggest a swivel to a 3 - 4 foot leader? Thanks! Also - what are the best braids out there that I can get locally??
I use a blood knot to attach lines of similar diameter. I usually make my leader the length of my rod or less. I recommend Green TufLine XP or TufLine Plus. PowerPro holds up well too. TuffLine also has 2 new products Durcast which would be great for spinning reels because it is more round like Sufix and Guide's choice which is a hollow core line making it easy to add a leader but I don't know if the local shops are carrying them. http://www.wfilament.com/rec/tuf.html#tufdc I would stay away from Fireline and Spiderwire. My favorite leader line to use is 12lb Gamma flourocarbon but it is expensive.
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One of the best fishing lines out there is seaguar, way better than all the regular line you find in most store , expensive but it worth it .
I'm in the states so you can get it here but i have never seen it in canada . so you might have to order it online .
heading home in 2 days damn i miss bc .
most tackle shops carry it
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Here is another vote for braided line. It has all the requirements you looked for, strong, small diameter, soft and limb. I use braided line for almost everything for a few years now and have no complaints.
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Pacific Angler
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Metalfisherman ya said that ya thought that Army & Navy has the best prices on fishing line....at least ya thought it was.
I would of agreed with ya....BUT i went into one of those DOLLAR STORES & came across fishing line (1st time I seen fishing line in a DOLLAR STORE)
Anyways there were 30... 20... 8 lb test lines & alot of yds. on the spool ....BELIEVE IT OR NOT each one sold for like $3.00 or something like that... anyways the price was UNBELIEVELY LOW...
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for the last couple of years ive being using the braid line from platypus that i got from skaha and i just cant say enough good things about this line you should check it out
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Metalfisherman ya said that ya thought that Army & Navy has the best prices on fishing line....at least ya thought it was.
I would of agreed with ya....BUT i went into one of those DOLLAR STORES & came across fishing line (1st time I seen fishing line in a DOLLAR STORE)
Anyways there were 30... 20... 8 lb test lines & alot of yds. on the spool ....BELIEVE IT OR NOT each one sold for like $3.00 or something like that... anyways the price was UNBELIEVELY LOW...
[/ quote] I would recomend not buying line at the Dollar Store. My buddy who just moved back to Ont from Victoria is a true dollar store shopper. He bought a bunch of crankbaits from there as well as line. We were out fishing Northerns last week and he gets a nice fish on and after a couple of minutes it gets off. He reels in and the lip and two sets of trebles are gone off his lure. The funny thing, it that he was really pissed that they would sell such crap. The more I laughed the more pissed he got. I told him that the fish he lost was well over 20 lbs, and that made him even more angry. Hes a great guy but such a tight wad. Why ruin a chance for a PB fish only to lose it because of inferior tackle. Oh yeah he is having issues with his line as well. Looks like a big slinky on the water. If cost is an issue just buy the best you can afford and hope for the best. On another note if you have kids that shore fish and lose alot of tackle to snags then by all means buy them dollar store tackle, they don't know the difference anyway and it will keep them out of your tackle bag.
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Used Maxima Ultra-green for many years and am generally satisfied.
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which ones ?
seen it at nikka and berrys bait
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Holy wowza! Ok thanks guys - certainly have enough info to get started here! Def. going to switch over to braid after doing further research online (on line!). Cheers!
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be careful about purchasing line from a dollar store ... that line could be many years old , as dollar stores tend to get there product from discontinued wholesales .
support a local tackle shop .
I don't use a spinning setup for salmon , but I do for trout , and have found that Berkley makes great lines .
I use Maxima Ultra green for salmon , but that is on a level wind reel or a centerpin .
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I was at Army & Navy in New West yesterday and I picked up some 20lb TufLine Duracast. Looks like really sweet line. It is round and appears very strong. $12.99 for 150yds.
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I take it braided line casts like mono???
What lb test would be comparable to say 4-8 lb mono?
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I take it braided line casts like mono???
What lb test would be comparable to say 4-8 lb mono?
4-8 lb braid would be comparable to 4-8 lb mono. Braided line would be thinner, have no memory and therefore cast better.
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I take it braided line casts like mono???
What lb test would be comparable to say 4-8 lb mono?
--4 lb mono about same size as 12lb braid
--8 lb mono about same size as 30lb braid