Line????

[eyehead]

What are all you guys using for line?? Gettin some of my gear ready and want to spool with some different stuff. I've been using #80 Tuff Line but it seems to fray really bad. My rods are newer and the guides are fine so I dont see why it frays so bad. A buddy of mine really likes Suffix. Any others that work for you, power pro??? Thanks

[Meat-Run]

I use 80# power pro for most hard baits and 65# for most bucktails, top water, and spinner baits. Used 100# but I just didn't like the castability of such a heavy line and don't go much past 80#.

If I'm going to fish bull rushes I might even go smaller than 65# so I can cast further and work shallower with my baits (Leech Lake thing).

mr

[AWH]

I've been using 80# Tuf Line for about the past 12 years and have had no problems at all. I haven't had any problems with it fraying, although I would say it gets a little "hairy" after quite a bit of use. I typically get 2 to 4 years out of my line before I respool, depending on how much time I've used that reel. But it amounts to a lot of use before I change the line.

Even though I've had nothing but positive experiences with Tuf Line, I'll likely be spooling up with Cortland Spectron the next time I fill up a reel. I've heard too many good things about this line not to give it a try.

Aaron

[Cooter]

I use either 80 Stren braid or 100 Spider stealth. I like them both over PP. I haven't tried the Sufix or Cortland.

[Random guy]

I have been using Spiderwire Stealth but I played around with Suffix last year and it is now on all my rods from 80lb on the Sturgeon rods all the way down to 6lb on the Walleye rods. I was very impressed with it last year.

[RK]

Hiya -

I've been using Cortland MasterBraid the last couple seasons and I've been really happy with it. Durable, stays round (lays on the spool better so it casts better as a result), doesn't soak up water... I think it's the best of the braids I've tried. I generally use 80# for just about everything. do have some trolling rods set up with 50 and 100 though. 50 for getting a little deeper, and 100 for just the opposite - to keep baits up a little on lake like LoTWs where I want to be behind the boat a ways but not very deep...

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[MUSKY18]

I to have been using Tuff Line for about the last 6-7 years. It does get hairy after some usage, but as long as I kept checking the knot, I have never had a failure with it. However, this season, I am going to switch to 80# Power Pro for the simple reason that Tuff Line just soaks up way too much water. If it wasn't for that problem, I would never switch lines.

[DitchPickle13]

I would definitely vote for the Cortland Masterbraid in 80#.

I have Power Pro on 2 rigs and Cortland on another. After comparing, I will be using the Cortland going forward...what Rob said was right on. Power pro has that waxy coating that can wear and isn't as easy to work with, IMO. Good luck!

[cjac]

I'll add another vote for the Suffix. I actually use P Pro, the Cortland Masterbraid, and last year added Suffix to the mix. I was impressed, used a lot in the fall and it performed well in the cold conditions. I used it on a couple bass rods in the fall as well and was pleased.

A test for me will be when I go to turn the line around on the spool, I've always been able to get two seasons out of P Pro doing this, so I expect the same from the Suffix. They are all good stuff really.

Chris

[MSRiverdog]

I use PP, my favorite is Spiderwire original, cost prohibative for me though. I've tried Spider Stealth 30# but it seems second rate to the PP 30#

[RF23]

I have all my rods spooled with 80# Power Pro and have had good luck with that. I have used the spider wire stealth in the past and didn't have any major issues with it but I prefer the PP.

[10,000 Casts]

I use Power Pro exclusivly, I am not saying that its the best, but I like it.

I use 65lb and 50lb. I like the smaller diameters because it just seems to handle better and cast further for me although it can cut into itself on the spool.

My train of thought on reeds is that I like to use a heavier line (80) so that it doesn't get cut by the reeds. But thats the onlt time that I use 80 lb.

John

[guideman]

I have been using Tuff line for years except for one season when I tried PowerPro. I did not like it at all, it has a tendancy to dig into itself and it will lock up on the reel when you cast and snap! there goes your $20 lure. I also found that it wasn't as durable as the Tuff line. IMHO

Power Pro may be alright if you aren't fishing every day, but it just wasn't the answer for me.

Most of the premium brands work well, personaly I think alot of it is just what works well for you.

I will however recommend that you get the 80lb in whatever brand you decide to go with. It frankly just works better than the lighter # test and it will eliminate alot of those "professional over runs".

Another tip for getting the most out of your line investment. I spool all my line onto another reel after the season is over. That way all the used line goes to the bottom of the spool and all the fresh unused line, is now on top.

"Ace"

[cjac]

Thanks Ace for making it sound too easy!

It's way more fun to drag the line across the yard to turn it around! Honestly, I never thought of how easy it would be to reel from one reel to another to reverse the spool.....here I am 200 yards down the street with one end tied to the trailer hitch! Really, it's a great way to get another season of of perfectly good line. Been doing so for the past few years, unfortunately I've been doing it the the hard way!

Thanks for the tip!

Chris

[10,000 Casts]

what I do when I rotate my line is I use the line spooling station at Gander (or any store as long as they have 2 side by side. I then transfer the line onto a spare spool, then I just respool the reel with the same line (other end). I don't know about other stores but I will gladly let someone behind the counter if they want to do it themselves or I will do it if I have the time fo no charge.

Or have one buddy hold on to one reel and set the drag so it is tight but managable and start reeling. It is a good work out after 6 reels or so.

John