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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 22, 2009, 10:44:00 PM

Title: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 22, 2009, 10:44:00 PM

I own 3 spincasters of different sizes and i find that is adequate for the species i target.However im ready to try some new setups im just curious what might be recommended by you fellow anglers...im trying to find a durable rod that would work for salmon and steelhead.Also i just bought a spool of berkley fireline 20lb test.Ive always used mono,do any of you use this product and if so what are youre thoughts on it? replies are always appreciated thanks in advance.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 23, 2009, 12:19:57 AM

Not a fan of fireline. Tends to dig into your line and frays.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 23, 2009, 12:50:51 AM

23.99$ LOL glad it Frey's  :-\

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Matt on October 23, 2009, 01:02:47 AM

If you buy Fireline, get something like 50lbs so its at least managable.  20lbs is very (too) thin.  I really like Trilene Big Game, best line I've use by far.  Lasts longer than Ultragreen before it gets stiffer (I find maxima whitens and gets stiffer after half a dozen trips  ???  its still fishable, but not very nice).  Big Game is also cheaper than UG.  Trilene extra soft is not abrasion resistant enough and will actually fray if when you slide the float around with the tooth pick in the top!

Go Trilene Big Game, its the best I've used and pretty cheap as well ($12.99 for 330yds of 15lbs at Cnd Tire).
(http://www.basstastic.co.uk/ekmps/shops/basstastic03/images/big_game.jpg)

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: noxcape on October 23, 2009, 01:47:50 AM

i have 6 pound vicious line for bass 15 pound vicious for my baits casters for bass fishing and 20 pound vicious for my salmon baitcasters and i use 8 - 10 pound sunline for my leaders

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: HOOK on October 23, 2009, 09:04:54 AM

where did you get the Vicious line from Andy ?? i actually saw a little thing about their company on a fishing show this morning

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: TheChumWhisperer on October 23, 2009, 11:54:16 AM

Berkely Big Gane or Maxima Ultragreen seem to be the best.  In faster waters I use 15lb, and in slower smaller systems I will use 12lb.  Either or I have no problems landing 30+ lb springs...

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: noxcape on October 23, 2009, 01:30:45 PM

i rep for it james lol you know that tackle store in langley go to talk nate and he can get in touch with me if you want to get some its great line and yeah it was on getting schooled with jp derose on wednesday on wfn lol alot of the products i rep for will be on there this season

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Rybar on October 23, 2009, 02:13:57 PM

I use Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb main line and 8lb leader. My rod is a 10.5' Shimano Convergence and Reel is a Shimano Calcutta 400 baitcaster.

The rod is durable and cheap, I've landed alot of big springs, coho and chum with this setup.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Matt on October 23, 2009, 02:17:04 PM

I use 15lbs (Big Game) by the way.  Pound rating vs strength, Ultragreen and Big Game are pretty similar- both are way underrated- 12lbs rating = ~17lbs maybe.  Th BG feels thinner though.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: ynot on October 23, 2009, 06:36:15 PM

big game solar green 20lb for main line. daiwa luna 300 smoothest reel i have ever used.shimano rods are great.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Matt on October 23, 2009, 06:47:00 PM

Oh yeah, for reels, I really like my Abu Record RCN50.  Perfect size and casts nicely.  Very smooth and not too hard on the wallet. 

I don't love either of my drift rods, but one is a Berkley Canadian Specialist 9'6" 8-15lbs (slightly too short, slightly too limber for float fishing, but great for tossing spinners) and a 10'6" Daiwa Heartland 12-20lbs (right length, a little stiff for light lines and tossing spinners).  Fenwick HMXs are really nice.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: glx on October 23, 2009, 07:18:27 PM

Most people have been "trained" to fish Maxima.  But there are plenty of other lines out there.  One of my favs is p-Line, they make some sweet lines for many applications plus is usually cheaper than Maxima.  Careful when putting heavy braid on rods as most rods are not rated for the heavy pound rating. 

I have used a Calcutta 400 TE for the past 7-8 years or so and have a Luna 300 on its way as a backup or who knows maybe it will become primary. 

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Matt on October 23, 2009, 08:02:19 PM

Pretty sure the Maxima thing comes from Mark Pendlington of Sportfishing BC as Maxima was a sponsor.  I think that's where I remember the one-legged-boyscout-curb-stomping-a-gut-hooked-fish logo the most.

(http://www.smartmarine.co.nz/images/articles/maxmanweb.gif)

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: mvelasco on October 23, 2009, 10:27:07 PM

using a walmart bought quantum reel w/ Daiwa rod. haha 35 bucks not too bad though.
8 foot rod with 12-25 lbs max line weight
and 20lb spiderwire.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Sam Salmon on October 23, 2009, 10:35:45 PM

Fireline rules has ever since it came out.

The Good News is that most people are too impatient/dumb to figure out how to use it, 20# is lots.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Blackgivesway2blue on October 23, 2009, 10:39:10 PM

I've got one setup I use for everything (trolling, bar fishing)

Rod: A rod designed buy the people from Army & Navy I forgot what it's called (WICKED ROD!!!)
Reel: Abu Garcia Level Wind 6600 C4 (WICKED REEL!!!)
Line: It's called Veder, they sell it at Army & Navy, Just as good as the Maxuim and alot cheaper for a WAY bigger spool (1000yards) 20lb test

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Steelhead King on October 24, 2009, 12:14:07 AM

seaguard- invizx for main and seaguard leaders.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: bateman on October 24, 2009, 09:06:15 AM

stay away from the daiwa coastal rod, you cant feel the bounce. i prefer the trophy xl medium 11 1/2 casting rod and is a good price too. landed many springs, coho and sockeye with it. i use a calcutta 400b baitcaster reel with it. for a spinning rod i use a trophy xl heavy 10 1/2. it has better feel than the medium action and i use a daiwa jupitor 5500 reel with it.

fireline will frey easilly. i use 50 lb toughline for main and 6-30 lb leader line maxima or gamma.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Jona on October 24, 2009, 10:00:46 AM

15 lb Maxima Chameleon works best for me.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: bentrod on October 24, 2009, 05:51:04 PM

will never use maxima again.  Horrible degredation rate.  For the money I prefer big game or Ande.  If I'm dropping coin, I'll go Izor.   

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: Fishnut-sparky on October 26, 2009, 12:01:48 PM

Shimano Convergance 10'6 rod, Abu garcia C-3, Power Pro braid for main line and then Florocarbon for leader material.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: canso on October 26, 2009, 02:13:02 PM

HMX for rods and Abu Rockets and 6000's for reels.

on my heavy setups i use 50lb braid and for the lighter 20lb ultra green with 12lb leader.

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: lapetitebuse on October 26, 2009, 07:43:59 PM

shimano convergence, abu garcia 5600, very good combo for small rivers, not for BB

Title: Re: what type of fishing line and rod does everybody tend to use?
Post by: salmonsturgeontrout on October 26, 2009, 07:56:33 PM

G.Loomis GL2 1265C, Shimano Curado 301, 15 lb. Maxima Ultragreen mainline and 10lb. Maxima fluorocarbon leader