Samarai braid 20lb(diam fo 4lb mono). Smoothest braid out there, but kinda pricey. Don't have to change it hardly ever. When it starts to fade, I take it off and put it back on the spool the other way. There, fresh new line!!! I also use a 20lb floro leader. Use a barrell swivle too..........Those line to line knots are a pain on the water!!!

I change my line frequently due to the line drying out and becoming brittle from the saltwater (I never have this problem in freshwater). I have had numerours trips when I would go to tie a knot and it would continue to break (bad feeling when it is on you favorite setup). Big Game on the big spool is cheep and I do not want my line to be the reason I lose a trophy. I do not use a leader but I do use a quick clip as I change baits fequently unitl I find the right entree to offer.

give us a pic of the quick clip. i have one in my mind but i would think trout would see it mabey its diff than what you use id like to know cuz im a lure changin mofo also

I wouldn't use it, either, if I backlashed as much as you. :smokin:

Recently I have been using 20lb powerpro. Before that I always used 30lb, but Pox gave me some 20lb and I like the extra casting distance and sensitivity. Sometimes I use a 20lb flouro leader.

I don't have major problems picking backlashes out with braid. In the past i had some nasty ones that needed to be cut out, but this was when I was first learning to use a baitcaster. These new shimano reels have such a good breaking system that my backlashes are much less severe.

nothing like slingin a 1/2 oz jh into a post a ptrain w/o any brakes on in the reel and the sun is in your eyes then BOOM awh @%$#!!! no i agree the 20 is better than the 30 lb and the shimano reels rarely give me trouble with backlashes

Pox may never backlash again, now. :shaking: :smokin:

I use the leader b/c the braid is so "floppy" it gets caught in the hooks..........the floro is pretty tough, it won't bend as much, hence no line in the hooks. Plus some folks believe the fish can't see the Floro, so every little bit helps...........Tim

:Dx 100000 thankx homie

topwater......:pissed: :pissed:

The one circled in orange is the one I use. the other picture is the same one, just enlarged a little bit. Hope this helps

You know it!!!! Heck, them bombers you got too..........don't they have 3 trebles on em?? You should send me a few, I gotta try em. Bruce says they don't work to good, but I would like to judge for myself..........Tim

Ive used 14 lb. pline and silver thread an-40. To me the line is just getting good after the second time out. I dont have the time to be changing lines every couple of trips. If the line only lasts that long, its time to find a better line. I dont have a problem with it dry rotting. I spray my reels and string down,with a silicone lubricant after every trip-seems to keep my string nice and supple.

my topwater set up is the only one with mono . im prolly gonna just switch it to braid with a leader though .screw mono

you can still catch fish with all that **** on your string!! i would seriously think the fish could see it . where did you get them things im gonna have to see em in person mabey they are smaller than i think

Naw man they are tiny........give me a few minutes........i'll go take a picture next to something so you can see the size

Can't wait to try it w/ my new Diawa Coastal 153H!!!! Curado Shurado Pfft............

my arse!!! prolly a great reel but not compared to a curado or a chronarch!!

I use them until I find out what they are hitting on.........then I tie straight to the lure of the day.

Dang that picture wound up being huge............but you get the picture