sparetime Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I haven't used my muskie equipment for several years, and I'm sure that the line needs to be replaced. I haven't spent much time researching line, any recommendations?I am using a 6'2" custom built rod with a Garcia 6500c3 reel. I have two such set ups, one with the rod a little heavier for jerk baits and the other a little lighter for bucktails. Can anyone point me in the right direction before I get lost in the line isle at the sporting good store?The line doesn't necessarily need to be the same, but it would probably be more ecconomical if it were. Buy one spool vs. two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNMUSKIES Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I like to use 80 lb Power Pro. I like it because come time for fall fishing the line doesn't absorb water like the tuff line I use to use. Don't get me wrong, I like to use tuff line, but it's not that fun come fall fishing with all the water the line absorbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I use the Tuff Line works good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRedig Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 The new stren superbraid is really good, i've been impressed with how little water it brings in. Cortland is good as well, I just can't do tuff line anymore, there's really no point in having soaking wet hands all the time. Especially in fall as mentioned already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llee873 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Check out the new traser braid from Fireline. I really like it and it doesn't absorb water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hiya - Really, any of the Spectra-fiber based braids on the market work pretty well. Each manufacturer has their own set of features, but the raw material is the same. I prefer Cortland Master Braid, and can't stand Power Pro. I fish with a guy with the exact opposite opinion. Just depends on what you like. My suggestion is to pick a couple likely candidates and try them out for a while.Cheers,Rob Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole matty Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Had tried spierwire, tuffxp, white tuff, power pro and cortland.. I like cortland bronzer the best even tho it absorb a lot of water when using topwater but other than that its great line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparetime Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 thank you for the input.Does anyone think color matters for Muskies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieJunkie Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I switched to Cortland and am going to stay with it. My least favorite is Tuff line and that is because it absorbs a lot of water. Not fun getting sprayed with water in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban cowboy Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 100lb powerpro is my line of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole matty Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 As for color I would never get red power pro....unless u like have a red hand, red reel, red cork, red on armpit part of shirt after day of casting red pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopkinsFishN Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 As for color I would never get red power pro....unless u like have a red hand, red reel, red cork, red on armpit part of shirt after day of casting red pp. Sounds like someone tried it? hahaI use Cortland as well, tried tuff line and powerpro. . . .DRY is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 My buds red power pro is now pink and I give him heck over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flakeoutdoorsguy Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 just wondering, why does tuff line absorb more water in the fall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRedig Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 It absorbs water all the time...water being 40 degree's in the fall with 35 degree air temps and wind makes it quite the miserable experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole matty Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Yup I tried red pp since it was only 1 left at gander that day I bought low profile reel and want to use it on same day....only used it twice those dam red stain are hard to wash off! Hey jeff off the subject. Have you find good gloves during fall fishing that keep your hands dry, warm and toasty but comfrtable enough to cast n reel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flakeoutdoorsguy Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Oh i got ya. I didnt put it together. I thought he was saying that it absorbed more in the fall for some reason. my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparetime Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 So the color probably doesn't matter to the muskies, but the color red on the fisherman is annoying. I tend towards a greenish line. Thanks for the advice, sounds like there are plenty of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRedig Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hey jeff off the subject. Have you find good gloves during fall fishing that keep your hands dry, warm and toasty but comfrtable enough to cast n reel? Dry? Ha! I haven't ever found anything for any outdoor wet weather sport that keeps hands and feet completely dry. Glacier Gloves will keep your hands warm though, even when wet. "821BK PREMIUM NEOPRENE FISHING GLOVE" is the one on their site, looks like the same thing I bought but it's a different name now. Do your hands still get numb from time to time? Yep. But these were the best i've found yet. When it's below 40 degree's and windy, you're gonna get cold, that's really all there is to it. I've also found that you can learn to cast pretty well with heavy gloves and have multiple sets of them to switch out when they get wet. That's for those days with ice on the water...heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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