What line to use on Lac Seul for Walleye...

[vikingmeatwad]

I want something that works good with all the rocks and also something that hopefully will help me catch those northerns that mess with us when we are looking for eyes.

Thanks!

[CodyDawg]

it is hard to find a line that does it all. I use trilene xl in 6 or 8 # on my walleye rods and Tuf line in 35# for pike. i have had great luck with both.

[1DIRTBALL]

Trilene XT in 8 lb test would probably work fairly well for you. Keep in mind though that there isn't a monofilament line made that will completely protect you from getting bitten off by Ole Razor Mouth! Good luck and good fishing! 1DIRTBALL

[BobT]

I've been using 8# Trilene XL for years. I haven't noticed any real problems with the line but losing jigs caught in the rocks is common. This year (next week) I'm going to give 6# Fireline a try.

Bob

[vikingmeatwad]

Thanks guys, Is there a reason you use mono over superlines?

[MercMan]

Superline, braid, whatever won't let you snap the line very easily if you get super-snagged. Most of the time if you can't get free you end up cutting your braided line. I used 8lb test Power Pro line last year in Canada and had great luck with it. I didn't lose one lure due to a snag. It more than likely was more luck than anything.

[jegerjack]

I have been using of 6 or 8 for years… I went with a braided one year and I lost a spool of line in about a day… If you treat the eyes with care you should not have any problems… And when you do lose a lunker to a cut or snaped line, well then you got your “the one the got away” story…

[CodyDawg]

If you go with braided or superline, note that there is much less forgiveness and stretch. this means the walleyes will feel you that much easier and puts more pressure on your rod (both in terms of pull and not allowing the walleye to feel you). stretch is not always a bad thing.

[jegerjack]

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If you go with braided or superline, note that there is much less forgiveness and stretch. this means the walleyes will feel you that much easier and puts more pressure on your rod (both in terms of pull and not allowing the walleye to feel you). stretch is not always a bad thing.

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i agree... the one year i used it i must have pulled line out of the eye's mouth about a dozen times... you need to set the hook softy...

[muc33]

I leave on Saturday for Lac Seul and have 6# Trilene Iron Silk Green Line on. Color hides well in the tea stained water and has plenty of strength.

I am pumped to go, hoping the water level has improved in the last week or so. Will make our voyage shorter from Hudson in the Houseboat taking the shortcuts!!!!!

Anyone have any reports from the last week or so?

[BobT]

We too are heading up on Saturday. Should be in Hudson by about 10:00am. We stay at the Lac Seul resort just across the lake from Hudson and the resort operator has told us the water level has come up about a foot in the last week.

Bob