Best Line

[scotty B]

I have been using 85# tuff line work's great for me. I have lost hardly any tackle since i switched over.

[korn_fish]

I use power pro. Just about any super line can cut cheap rod guides. Most rods are now made with guides that work well with superlines.

[Mr Special]

Spiderwire original or PowerPro. I think I like PowerPro better. It seems to cast better and doesn't burry it self in the spool.

[simplefish]

I use 20lb power pro. It's sensitive, limp as mono, last a couple years, and it's smaller diameter helps when fishing the rivers, and current areas.

[DARK30]

I like to downsize for Channels. 12 lb XL on my 5500 is a lot of fun...Let the drag do the work. Tougher line would make sense in heavy snags or if the fish are running over 10 lbs. I think I'm gonna go try it right now!

WET NETS!

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cast,cast,cast,cast......

[Dennis Steele]

I like the super lines myself.I just find them easier to work with.They cut the current and let you get away with using less weight.Smaller diameter lines create less drag and you can hold your bait easier.
I prefer the lines with some "body".That is not so limp it tangles up.Power Pro is good along with Spider Wire Stealth.For channels you don't need to go with heavy duty line.20lb is plenty.
It can be a lot of fun fishing cats on light line as well.Try taking your walleye gear out for cats one day.You will really appreciate the power these fish have.

[computergeek]

I am curious on what everyone's opinion is on the best line for channels. I have heard arguments for both mono and non-mono type lines. I used to fish with iron-thread but it kept cutting into the eyes on my rod. I am now using 25 lb mono. Time to change and I am just wondering what everyone is running and poundage.

Thanks

[Canuck]

Berkley Big Game High Vis in 25 lb. I find the High Vis is really nice in the Red River when there are several people fishing from the same boat. If a fish makes a run it helps to prevent tangles. I only use the 25 test because our kitties are in the 15 to 32 lb range. If they were smaller I would most certainly drop the poundage.

[Wiskers]

All I use is Tuff-Line.. Has not let me down since I started useing it.. I run 50# for main line and 20#-30# mono snells..

The heavy line is for quick retrieve and less losses on snags.. Mono has its place and does have less drag in current but I just dont like the stretch... I like to feel the cat breath on the bait..

Tuff-Line also seems to wear quite well from the sinkers sliding on it all the time and holds up pretty good.. Every so often you will have to trim off a few feet and rerig.

Happy fishing...................Summer is gonna get here some day..................

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
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