What's Your Line?

[rhski]

You would think that after nearly 50 years of fishing I would have found the perfect type of line that wouldn't get all twisted up and curly after little or no use on my bobber rods. I don't have a problem with my jigging sticks so much as my set lines. Anyone have a favorite that flows nicely thru their slip bobbers for a reasonable amount of use. I primarely fish walleye with 6 to 8 lb. test. Also would like to know your favorites for panfish and perch. Stupid question.....help a old dummie out please. Thanks!

[Guest]

rhski,Ive been using that cold weather line from berkley I've never had any problems with it tangling,but I dont really fish walleyes in the winter so i'm only using 3-4 test pound line.maybe your getting old stuff or not realing it on your spool right.I always put a screw driver in my vise and let the line unspool the way it was wound up. good luck because there is nothing worse than a tangled up curley line.

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[rhski]

Thanks for the help! I guess the cold weather line is one of the best. I have been looking for something more subtle and have tried micro-ice,sensithin,vanish and others. I used to use xt and had better luck with it but again I wanted a clear line thinking it might be less visible, maybe I'm all wet! I jig with fireline and luv it except it freezes up pretty easily when I fish it outside the portable. Also, I am careful to wind properly off the spool. Guess I still have more reasearch to do, oh well thats part of the fun too! Thanks again!

[Dennis]

After years of fighting with the same problem I don't think the line for slip bobber fishing is the problem. I started using Bait casting reels with 4, 6, or 8, lb. line instead of spinning reels and the problems are over.

[rhski]

Thanks Dennis! But you're killing me here 7 out of my 8 rods are spinning types. I think you are probably right tho. Do you suppose the small diameter spools on these little reels are just too much for any line not to take on the old curly memory. How am I gonna tell my wife I need all new baitcasters? I guess what she doesn't know doesn't hurt,har har!

[hawgTime]

rhski

Spincast reels have a tendency to twist the line more than baitcasters because of the orientation of the spool. The line twists simply by going on and off the spool. And that doesn't include the line-twist you get from jigging.

mike

[Guest]

If you are looking for 8 lb or less, I would give Vanish a try. Once you get used to it, you will be amazed. I use 4 lb vanish in place of 8 lb mono. Still haven't broke the 4lb, I did break the 2 lb the other day. But, I have put a lot of miles on that same line this year. It is worth a try.ScottS

[Dennis]

The small spools are a big problem. I don't use any thing heaver than 2# on the micro reels, I use the 1000 series or larger for lines 4# and up. Another thing to remember is to always close your bail by hand rather than cranking the reel. The 1/4 to 1/2 turn your reel goes before it closes the bail puts that much twist in your line from the start. It take some getting used to but is well worth it.

[Duffman]

Also, when a pike or a trout makes a few runs pulling drag, it will twist the line on those small spools quite a bit.

[slick2526]

I like Fireline micro ice myself. Never have seen to have a problem with it while fishin in a fish house. I use 4lb test on about every rod i use. Very sensitive and I can use jigs without extra wieght, and tunning my ice buster bobber right.

[Guest]

I like Berkely Micro Ice when using 4 lb test and down. Fireline is good for anything above. Gudenbrod is my favorite choice for tip-ups.
Good Fishing, Matt.

[say_der]

I absolutely hate monofiliment line for ice or any other fishing. The best ice line I've ever used was Spiderwire braided ice line. I don't think it's made any more, but I sure would like to find some, any one know if it is still avaialbe or not?

Since I can't find Spiderwire ice line I've been using Fireline Ice.

I might have to give the Vanish a try this year yet.

Speaking of using baitcasters, does anyone here use those little micro-size bait casters? I've seen them for about $7 or $8 and I'm wondering if they are worth it. Seems too cheap to me, but sometimes I luck out with cheap stuff.