Fishing line

[BobT]

Thinking about respooling line on my walleye jigging rod. I've used Trilene XL for years but in recent years switched over to Fireline. At first I wasn't sure I really noticed much difference until the day I went back to using mono again. Wow! It felt like I was fishing with a rubber band.

One concern I have with Fireline is guide wear on my rods and so I was thinking of considering other options. I like the zero stretch feel of Fireline and I like how thin it is. What are your thoughts about nanofil or fluorocarbon?

[tacklejunkie]

Thinking about respooling line on my walleye jigging rod. I've used Trilene XL for years but in recent years switched over to Fireline. At first I wasn't sure I really noticed much difference until the day I went back to using mono again. Wow! It felt like I was fishing with a rubber band.

One concern I have with Fireline is guide wear on my rods and so I was thinking of considering other options. I like the zero stretch feel of Fireline and I like how thin it is. What are your thoughts about nanofil or fluorocarbon?

How about PowerPro? It's my understanding PP is easier on rod guides

[Savage Brewer]

I have not had good experiences with nanofil, knot failures and such.

Here is some of the line I use:

80# PowerPro on my muskie rods

50# PowerPro on my Catfish rods

30# SpiderWire Ultracast Invisi-Braid on a couple of my bass rigs

Multiple weights of flourocarbon on crappie and walleye setups

Looking at trying some Suffix 832 this year and see how I like that.

I am probably going to convert to braid on the reels and utilize flouro leaders when a invisible presentation is needed.

I really like flouro but it tends to have memory issues that I dont care for.

I havent had any guide wear issues usign the braids I mentioned above.

[Catfish_Nuggets]

I have had no issues using nano but then again I am not using anything over 8lb test. A palomar knot works great with it and it casts a country mile. Since this is for your eye jigging rod, I would highly recommend the nano in a 6 or 8lb test with a couple feet of fluoro leader tied directly to it using the nano knot.

[BobT]

How about PowerPro? It's my understanding PP is easier on rod guides

Oh yes, I saw that too.

[BobT]

I have not had good experiences with nanofil, knot failures and such.

Here is some of the line I use:

80# PowerPro on my muskie rods

50# PowerPro on my Catfish rods

30# SpiderWire Ultracast Invisi-Braid on a couple of my bass rigs

Multiple weights of flourocarbon on crappie and walleye setups

Looking at trying some Suffix 832 this year and see how I like that.

I am probably going to convert to braid on the reels and utilize flouro leaders when a invisible presentation is needed.

I really like flouro but it tends to have memory issues that I dont care for.

I havent had any guide wear issues usign the braids I mentioned above.

I've heard some decent reports about Suffix832 too.

So many choices....so little time!

[delmuts]

"So many choices....so little time! "

NO kidding!!

I've used PP for years with great results. From 2/10 for walleye and pan fish, 8/30 for bass, northern, up to 80 on my musky rods. I think most of the brands are good, just slight differences. All you can do is try one/ some and see for yourself.

[Walleye Bill]

I have used McCoy Mean Green for years and love it. It has very little memory. I can usually get a couple of seasons with it. I use Red Tails a lot in tournaments and love it because it has very very very little stretch. I can have a lot of line out and have to feed a lot of line with that bait and don't have problems I have had wit other mono. Jigging is great with it. Its hard to find I usually have to order it from McCoy.

[Fish Head]

Both 832 and power pro are good quality braids. Don't even think about nanofil. Seriously, it is total junk.

[Scott O.]

I've been using 8# and 10# Fireline for years and my guides are still looking pretty good. I really like the line. I do, however, also use Power Pro and I like it too. Plus if you're worried about guide wear, the roundness of PP should negate any worry you have about guide wear and tear.

[BobT]

Both 832 and power pro are good quality braids. Don't even think about nanofil. Seriously, it is total junk.

Please elaborate.

[Savage Brewer]

Maybe Fish Head had some of the same batches or Lots of Nanofil as I did, I had more break offs with that line than anything else I have ever used. Threw two spools in the garbage and moved on.

[Northlander]

Suffix 832 for me. I found it to be the best superline for me. I used to use power pro and liked it but I like the 832 better.

[Fish Head]

Bob, I had more broken lines in 2 weeks of nanofil than all other lines combined in the last several years. The broken lines became a bad joke. 2# mono may have held up better than the 10# nanofil. I threw it away and re-spooled with 832. I would be surprised if it is still on the market in a year or two.

[BTL]

IMO, Fireline is great stuff for spinning reels. I don't think wear is really an issue with modern ceramic guides. Never had any issues with worn guides, even when using it for large saltwater fish.

I can't stand fluorocarbon as a main line, but I like it for leaders. Haven't tried Nanofil because I've heard nothing but bad things about it.

[Down2Earth]

I've used Fireline on all my walleye rods since it cam out and have never had a guide problem. I do use the Suffix 832 on my baitcaster for bass and northern and really like it.

[BobT]

Bob, I had more broken lines in 2 weeks of nanofil than all other lines combined in the last several years. The broken lines became a bad joke. 2# mono may have held up better than the 10# nanofil. I threw it away and re-spooled with 832. I would be surprised if it is still on the market in a year or two.

Thanks for clarifying. One article I read talked about this concern. The author (don't know the person) said that in his testing he discovered that for him the problem was the knot. He found that if he tied his knots without lubricating the line, the knot would break very easily however if he lubricated the line when he pulled the knot tight, it was as good as anything he'd used before.

Is it possible this is a common situation? I know I don't always lubricate my lines when I tie the knots and habits can be hard to break.

Another fellow I talked to (again I don't know him personally) had nothing but good things to say about the line except for the price and I see that it is quite spendy.

[fish_eat_sleep]

Power Pro lists a bunch of lines on their HSOforum iv never seen yet.. I wonder about their micro line for walleye, or even the Zero Impact for bass..

[Fish Head]

Thanks for clarifying. One article I read talked about this concern. The author (don't know the person) said that in his testing he discovered that for him the problem was the knot. He found that if he tied his knots without lubricating the line, the knot would break very easily however if he lubricated the line when he pulled the knot tight, it was as good as anything he'd used before.

Is it possible this is a common situation? I know I don't always lubricate my lines when I tie the knots and habits can be hard to break.

Another fellow I talked to (again I don't know him personally) had nothing but good things to say about the line except for the price and I see that it is quite spendy.

Bob, That definitely was not the problem. I always lube my knots. I've heard this from many other people also. I probably have over a dozen rods with braid and many more with mono. The nano actually was okay for a couple weeks, than it just went to heck. Try it if you like. Saving a couple dollars doesn't interest me. I want good line. 832 is my fav, than power pro. Both are good lines you can depend on.

[20lbSloughShark]

Power Pro lists a bunch of lines on their HSOforum iv never seen yet.. I wonder about their micro line for walleye, or even the Zero Impact for bass..

I've tried the micro line. It is no different than their regular braid, except it comes in lighter # tests. I'm not sure about the zero impact. While it probably does increase the strength of the line, does it really matter? Because of super braid being thinner than mono, most use a stronger line than they really need as it is. Maybe trolling where your knot takes a lot of beating, but I don't think its worth having to cut off yards of line every few times you re tie.

Mainline is not as big of a concern to me. Once I found power pro, I found all I need. It has always worked for me, and never broke, so I see no reason to change. Leaders and rod/reels (more reel than rod) are a much bigger concern to me.

[JohnMickish]

Guys, Nanofil takes a very specific knot. The instructions/box give directions on how to tie this knot, and if not done right problems will happen. It's a case of you can't have everything. Nanofil is very slippery and it does cast a mile but there are trade offs. Same with Suffix 832, Power Pro and Fireline. Each line has it's strengths and also has it's weaknesses.

Be aware of what the product is and how it's supposed to be used and your disappointments will be fewer.

[Savage Brewer]

Guys, Nanofil takes a very specific knot. The instructions/box give directions on how to tie this knot, and if not done right problems will happen. It's a case of you can't have everything. Nanofil is very slippery and it does cast a mile but there are trade offs. Same with Suffix 832, Power Pro and Fireline. Each line has it's strengths and also has it's weaknesses.

Be aware of what the product is and how it's supposed to be used and your disappointments will be fewer.

I did follow their instructions, even called Berkley and asked about it, tried their special "nanofil" knot and so on.

It was pretty obvious when I was on the phone with them that I wasnt the only one with these problems.

Just sharing my experience with the product.

[JohnMickish]

Thanks for sharing your experience. That's the first negative I have heard about with that line. What weight line was it?

[delcecchi]

I have seen several negative reports about nanofil on FM/HSO.

[mwal]

I have been using Nanofil for 2 seasons without respooling on my drop shot rod and it sees heavy use. Its 14lb or 17lb i can't remember. I use a modified albright knot and attach a 6 to 8 ft flouro leader as i fish a lot of clear water lakes. It has never broken even when pulling out snags. It casts great and does not catch wind like other supper line on windy days getting a big bow in it. I do use 11 to 12 wraps each way when tying leader as it is slippery I have never used it tied directly to a hook so cannot comment on that. I have set up other friends rods with 10lb and showed them how to tie leader on and they love it as well.

Mwal