Hi-Vis mono / copoly suggestions

[goose89]

Looking to fill a couple spinning reels / extra spools with a good Hi-Vis mono / copolymer mainly for bobber fishing, but also some jig fishing also. Sufix or Gamma reviews, or any other suggestions appreciated in advance.

[PerchJerker]

I like Gamma copoly a lot although I've never used it in Hi-Vis.

[Mike Walerak]

I just start using a line by Cortland in Hi Vis yellow. It is excellent stuff. I buy it from my local baitshop on the river. Otherwise many poeple use Berkley Sensation.

mw

[goose89]

Mike, thanks for the reply. Would that Corland line be Endurance by chance?? thanks in advance

[Mike Walerak]

I really don't know. I just bought it off the bulk spool to give it a try and was very impressed. I have used virtually every hi vis line and this seems to be my favorite. I do not care for the yellow though. It is tough for me to see at sunrise against stained water. I'm hoping they make it in green.

mw

[Northlander]

I prefer the green high vis lines as well. I have been using the Trilene XT Solar and its ok in 6# or less. 8# and above gets a bit stiff.

[markkstanley]

SUFIX Elite in yellow is good. The Cortland line Mike is talking about is the Endurance and it is very good. I am respooling my reels over to it. You can get it from Fish Usa. I've had some bad spools of the green Sensation so I no longer use it. I wish I could get the Maxima Fibreglow - best line I've used so far and the pink color is very visible in all light conditions.

[Mike Walerak]

I'm phasing out my sensation. I think I have a spool and a half of it and then it will be all Cortland for me. According to the baitshop this is made from Tippet material. I know how anal those fly fisherman are so it must be good stuff. The same person also told me that if you ever looked at Sensation under a microscope that you would never use it at all. I believe it because it feel rough when you spool it on your reel.

This Cortland stuff handles cold weather extremely well. I'm not sure how it will stand up to zebra mussels and snaggy areas yet. But so far so good.

mw

[Mike Walerak]

I just got an email back. It is indeed Endurance. Evert's Resort is the only place I know of up this way that carries it. Dean will ship it if you contact him.

mw

[goose89]

Mike and Stan, Thanks for the help.

[NCLaker]

Mike, who is the limpness & abrasion resistance of the Cortland Endurnace?

Thanks!

[goose89]

NC, I can't say like Mike will be able to, but the info in the advertisements and reviews on FishUSA look promising. Looking forward to trying it out.

[Northlander]

Mark I think I can still get the Maxima Fibreglow around here.

I also like the Sufix Elite yellow but I can see the hi vis greens better.

E-mail me if ya want me to look for some for you.

[Mike Walerak]

The line is very limp even in cold weather which is very important for me. As far as abration resistance I have not put it to the test yet.

I also got a message that this line is available in green. I put in a special order request for it and will be trying it out in the near future to see how it works. So far I like properties of the line.

[NCLaker]

Thanks Mike ... Definitely be giving that a try (if I can find it). Currently have P-line CXX, tuff line, but too stiff (wants to spring off the reel). Anyone know what metro stores carry Cortland Endurnace?

Anyone have any comment about hiVis orange color?

[markkstanley]

Nobody has Cortland locally. Everts will be happy to mail some up - Dean is very reasonable to deal with. Gamma has HiVis orange. Tried it and not pleased at all with it's cold weather performance. Sufix Siege comes in tangerine color - not as good as Sufix Elite or the Cortland but acceptable. Liked it better than Sensation.

[NCLaker]

Thanks Mark, May be an excuse to stop in at Everets. I've heard a lot of good things about it. Isn't it in the Red Wing area? Would love to try fishing Pool 3.

[Mike Walerak]

It is across the river in Hagar City. Simply the best bait shop if your a river rat. If river fish eat it they have it there. And they have very reasonable prices. They mail stuff out all the time to people.

mw

[markkstanley]

If you are serious about any kind of walleye fishing, especially the rivers, talk to Dean - he can get you setup in no time. Dean is a great walleye stick in addition to running to a great bait shop. For example, I was looking for a new trolling setup. Emailed Dean with my thoughts. Bounced some ideas back and forth. Picked up the rod and reel all spooled and ready for action on Sat. Dean's prices are very competitive and his advice is impeccable. And you can demo rods and reels if you are down on Pool 4.