What Lb Test Line For Walleyes?

[MotleyDan]

Hey,

 

What lb test line should I be using for Walleyes?  I've been using 4 lb but that seems a little light and I don't want to lose the big one, but don't want to get too heavy either.  Also, what's your input on using a leader?  I haven't but just wondering if I am missing something.

[ANYFISH2]

Not a fan of leaders, far fewer bites with them on.

 

I typically run 4 or 6 lb test.

 I do run 8 lb in water less than 8-10 ft.  I do this because thr fight is usually off to the sides of the hole, and the line contacts the ice edge at sharper angles.

 

 

[AlwaysFishing23]

I always use 6lb mono for jigging rods and And 8lb mono on deadsticks. No leaders for me I’ve debated it but it doesn’t really seem to make a difference if you have one or not. 

[paceman]

6Lb for me on all my walleye rods...

[elkrivermn]

6#

[jgrimmz]

I run 6lb on two rods and 4lb on two. I like the (possibly imagined) extra feel on the 4lb for light bites. I run swivels on my rods too, unless there's a very finicky bite