Scott Stein Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 right now ive got Spiderwire 50lb? test not really sure,but during the last couple years of getting snags and retying lines,the lines gotten pretty short and im gunna replace it, what do you guys use? i seen some 80lb test at Wally World and it looked like nylon string it was so thick,im happy w/ the Spiderwire,just wondering what you guys use? any input is appreciated,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesnowtaWild Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Berkely Big Game for mono and PowerPro for braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec30_06 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 If you stick with a braid I would up the lb test to 65 or even 80 for flatheads. 20-30 for channels and 40 lb for flats if you go with mono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 50-80 power pro or tuff line which I curently have spooled up as for mono berkly big game 20-30lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesnowtaWild Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The 30 lb. Berkely Big Game mono is very strong and I would trust it for a large Flathead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 80lb Power Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Zuhlsdorf Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 80 pound Berkely big game braid has pulled like a tank for me! I've got nothing bad to say about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 gorilla line 80# or tough line 80#, but I tried power pro and did seem to like it. Everything but the memory that is in the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Stein Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 hkk-did u buy the gorilla at wally world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsnutter Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'll agree with Jeff (Minnesnowta) ... the bbg mono for channels and powerpro braid in 65 or 80 lb for big ol' flatties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Lol no gander was selling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARK30 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ya never know when a PB will test your PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Stein Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Lol no gander was selling it Ok,I'll take a look for it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ya if you haven't looked a ganders selection yet. You should be pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Stein Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Well I was in town today and picked up some Spiderwire UltraCast Ultra Braid 65lb line. It was on sale for $11 regularly $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm going to try a new line of braid that I just sampled this weekend.Its called Vicious. They have mono, fluor and braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsnutter Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hmm Harvey I haven't heard of Vicious before ... let us know what you think of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm a big fan of gorilla line or tough line. They have never failed me. 80# braid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsnutter Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have heard mixed opinions on Spiderwire ... I have heard that it can do some nasty things to the eyelets, any thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I use it on my eye rods and haven't had to many trouble's with it. I just really hate the memory that comes along with it when its in a heavier weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsnutter Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hmm, I'll definitely keep that in mind! Sounds like spiderwire is on sale, maybe I'll have to scoop up some 80#! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Its a decent line, its just not for me. I'm a braided line guy. I would more then likely say that about most mono for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.W.Wolfram Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have heard that it can do some nasty things to the eyelets, any thoughts on this? Any super line can damage lower quality guides. This usually occurs on the tiptop and the first guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceintheHole Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 50#PP no more no less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsnutter Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Originally Posted By: nsnutterI have heard that it can do some nasty things to the eyelets, any thoughts on this? Any super line can damage lower quality guides. This usually occurs on the tiptop and the first guide. That is what I was hearing, usually tiptop and first as they are the two the line most frequently comes into contact with ... good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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