Quote Originally Posted by no1son View Post
Gamma 4# Polyflex or Panfish either one breaks at 8.5 pounds actual and has beated muskies to 38 and 40 inches and largemouths to 22" for me. Gamma Fluorocarbon Edge 4# breaks at actual 7#.
I have been using Polyflex 4# as my main line for years and cannot say enough good, except that I switch to Gamma ESP Ice 4# in early and late open cold water because it is softer and smaller diameter, but it also breaks at about the same as 2# Panfish which is right at a true 4#.
Furthermore Gamma corp is easy to deal with; so I buy my lines direct from the manufacturer online.
Disclaimer: I have zero financial interest or connection beyond simply being a satisfied customer.
I’m trying the Gamma 2lb Panfish first time this year, so I was following this thread as to tough cover conditions. According to Gamma the true strength is well over 4 lbs, but I have really rocky bottom cover to deal with almost the whole stream. Hopefully this year to use floats to just cruise above the rocks and be able to use 2lb. 4 is always an option if my plan doesn’t work out.
Bob