Fishing line

[evidrine]

What kind of fishing line are you guys using in the surf? What is the ideal test?

[Feesherman]

Depends on what you're fishin for.

[Total Dominationilization]

I just recently got hooked on the Power Pro braid, 20 lb test. I had used Fire Line in the past, but didn't really care for it, but this Power Pro has the diameter of 8lb test Mono and it doesn't kink up. I would definitely recommend it...especially if you want to cast 100 yards!

[bohunterbiff]

Originally Posted by Total Dominationilization

I just recently got hooked on the Power Pro braid, 20 lb test. I had used Fire Line in the past, but didn't really care for it, but this Power Pro has the diameter of 8lb test Mono and it doesn't kink up. I would definitely recommend it...especially if you want to cast 100 yards!

x2 - really got hooked on this line and use it for every type of fishing.

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by Total Dominationilization

I just recently got hooked on the Power Pro braid, 20 lb test. I had used Fire Line in the past, but didn't really care for it, but this Power Pro has the diameter of 8lb test Mono and it doesn't kink up. I would definitely recommend it...especially if you want to cast 100 yards!

I would like to see that 100 yard cast

[Total Dominationilization]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

I would like to see that 100 yard cast

Maybe 100 yards is a slight exaggeration, but i can cast it about 20% further than mono with my Citica and Curado.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Total Dominationilization

Maybe 100 yards is a slight exaggeration, but i can cast it about 20% further than mono with my Citica and Curado.

I had a buddy say the exact same thing.. I told him to tie on a she dog. He threw it as far as he could. I tied on a rebel POP R, the medium series. Weighs a fraction of a she dog.

My 7ft bucoo\ citica with 10 lb mono, can outcast his braid. And he's no rookie in the world of fishing.

Regardless, everyone has opinions and preferences, but I stick to mono. I had one rod with 60 lb braid for jigs and frogs. And thats all.

[evidrine]

Thats what I've been hearing. Thanks for the input.

[jescuriex]

Power pro 20# are 30# with a mono leader

[Dink]

Do a search on this site.....been discussed many times

Samaurai braid all the way!

[bsoileau]

I use 15 lb big game and I have never had a problem with it. I know there are others out there, i just dont want to change if nothing wrong has happened yet.

[fishfinder]

I use a bamboo pole and hay twine, works every time!!

[RAGINJROB]

Why tie on a leader w/ braid? Wouldn't that just defeat the purpose? or have an extra know to break?

[evidrine]

Originally Posted by fishfinder

I use a bamboo pole and hay twine, works every time!!

LOL! You remind me of those "Don't be that guy" commercials!

[Hopedale Hustler]

Braided nylon is the best thing to use in the surf on bigger rods...

[evidrine]

Picked up a 9ftr the other day for my Penn baitcaster. Need to string it up! Have some 30lb mono, but I know theres better out there for a bigger pole.

[Feesherman]

There is no one line for every application. I would never dream of fishing braid with top water plugs for trout. No stretch = hooks ripped out of mouths. I use mono for top water. I like that it stretches and it doesn't sink. Perfect application for topwater. Jig fishing for trout, with sand eels or trout killers or whatever, I use flurocarbon. Abrasion resistant on oysters and very little stretch. I have braid on one rod and that is my flounder fishing rod. No need to re-tie with braid and flounder teeth. No stretch for good hook sets in a flounder's hard mouth.

[evidrine]

Originally Posted by Feesherman

There is no one line for every application. I would never dream of fishing braid with top water plugs for trout. No stretch = hooks ripped out of mouths. I use mono for top water. I like that it stretches and it doesn't sink. Perfect application for topwater. Jig fishing for trout, with sand eels or trout killers or whatever, I use flurocarbon. Abrasion resistant on oysters and very little stretch. I have braid on one rod and that is my flounder fishing rod. No need to re-tie with braid and flounder teeth. No stretch for good hook sets in a flounder's hard mouth.

Good advice. Thanks!

[Jedi Lure Tricks]

Originally Posted by Feesherman

There is no one line for every application. I would never dream of fishing braid with top water plugs for trout. No stretch = hooks ripped out of mouths. I use mono for top water. I like that it stretches and it doesn't sink. Perfect application for topwater. Jig fishing for trout, with sand eels or trout killers or whatever, I use flurocarbon. Abrasion resistant on oysters and very little stretch. I have braid on one rod and that is my flounder fishing rod. No need to re-tie with braid and flounder teeth. No stretch for good hook sets in a flounder's hard mouth.

X2 right on! I use Sufix elite mono on top, Seaguar inviz-x fluorocarbon for about everything else. i only use braid if i have to.. i usually reserve it for very specific situations or conditions... not that there's anything wrong with braided lines, lots of people love them, myself included... i just prefer other lines if conditions permit.

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Jedi Lure Tricks

i usually reserve it for very specific situations or conditions... not that there's anything wrong with braided lines, lots of people love them, myself included... i just prefer other lines if conditions permit.

Exactly. Braid seems to be made for flounder fishing. I don't use it for anything else. This is the very specific situation in where I will use it. I only have it on one rod.