Please help with line choices!

[CHM]

Hi Guys! I've been out of the fishing loop for 5 years, just re-built my boat, and I need recommendations for line. I fish a jig & worm 75% of the time on a 6 1/2' MH spinning rod. I was thinking about 10 lb Fireline on that. My other favorite rod is a baitcaster that will be used for jig & pig and rattle traps. I was thinking about 20 lb Spiderwire on that.

Comments? Suggestions?

Thanks!

Chuck

[RandyFish]

Go a bit heavier.

For the baitcaster, the FMers here suggested that I move to higher weight braided type line, because the line will not dig into itself on the spool and cause friction on the line, which can make casting lighter cranks and surfaces baits difficult with a baitcaster.

I took the recommendation...it works great. So use a 60-65 pound braid (PowerPro works great, and I have also used the less expensive Stren brand without complaint). It sounds really heavy, but it has diameter of about 12-14 pound mono.

I can lob my scum frog about 40 yards -- and I use "mid-priced" reels -- with this line, so it works great.

Plus, it sure won't break on me!

I also use 20-pound braid on my spincast equipment, because it has no meemory....I would not go back to mono on my spin caster, ever.

[CHM]

Thanks, I think you're right. I finally read through a bunch of searches and it looks like 50-60 Power Pro is popular. It seems a lot of guys like Transition FC for jig worming. I guess I'll try that and some lighter PP on another rod.