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bigguy

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Mono verses??
« on: August 26, 2006, 10:56:38 AM »
I use mono line for all my fishing and 'harvesting".  Is the threaded line a better choice?  Also interested in knowing what people use for sockeye as well as for coho in regard to line type and thickness.  Thanks. 
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2006, 11:42:06 AM »
I like Tuff XP for it's strength and thin diameter.
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2006, 12:36:38 PM »
PowerPro 50lb Braid for sockeye harvesting. Maxima ultra green for drift fishing (with levelwind), Maxima Chameleon for drift fishing (with Centrepin), Trilene XL for spinning reels. Maxima Ultragreen for all leader material.
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2006, 12:43:14 PM »
Use Tuff Line XP 50 lb for sockeyes and Maxima Ultragreen 12 or 15 lb for coho and steelhead.
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2006, 12:59:52 PM »
Well, for Sockeye, I am using 80 lb Tough line XP.  I bought this line for Sturgeon, I realize it my be a bit of over kill for Sockeye, but hey, I don't lose much of any gear and can get out of snags rather quickly.  So I feel that this is the best option for the Fraser Salmon fishery at this time of year!!  Just my opinion though. :)
  For Coho, I have 2 reels spooled up, one with 12 lb test, which is the one I use most often, and one with 15 lb test for higher water with less clarity.  My main line and my leaders are Maxima Ultra Green.  I did try a couple other lines, but came back to the Ulta Green. ;)
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2006, 01:23:33 PM »
65 tuff xp, for bbing. 15 maxima on the pin for whites, reds, and coho.
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2006, 02:29:01 PM »
I use Rio versa tip for my 9 wt...ERrr.rr.. Ok, I just got my calcutta te spooled with maxima flour. red as my eyes can pick it up better, Tried izorline but man that's some stiff line. Have 65 pound tuff xl but never fished it...
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2006, 06:21:49 PM »
i use 50lbs tuff line or power pro for BB and float fishing 12lbs mono i prefer the ANDE mono over maxima.
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2006, 10:14:43 PM »
I use the same as most fraser is 50 xp tough line

main line on cp is ande and levelwine maxima

I tried pline this year as a leader. 

Ithink I will be replacing my leader material with this stuff.  Very durable
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Re: Mono verses??
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2006, 10:38:11 PM »
For the main line,i use 12-15 lb maxima for all my centrepin reels and bait casting reel for the vedder .
For leader line,i use 6-8 lb maxima too
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