Thread: Hi-Vis Line

Originally Posted by Slabyanker

I'm going to put it on all of my reels when I need new line. My main reason is because I'm getting to where I can't see the line well enough to tie the hooks on. Guess thats a sign of getting old.

I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Crappie hi-vis. You can get a 1200yrd. spool at Wal-Mart for around $6.50 and it is plenty strong. I have it on all of my reels. I even got a spool of the Camo for tying leaders. Just my preference, but I have seen days where the leader made the difference.

Originally Posted by Cmj

I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Crappie hi-vis. You can get a 1200yrd. spool at Wal-Mart for around $6.50 and it is plenty strong. I have it on all of my reels. I even got a spool of the Camo for tying leaders. Just my preference, but I have seen days where the leader made the difference.

Thanks for the info CMJ. I have been thinking of trying it, but I didn't know if it was any good. Can't beat the price. Since I've been using stren 6lb clear/blue ever since i can remember at $6.36 for 330yds.

Originally Posted by Slabyanker

Thanks for the info CMJ. I have been thinking of trying it, but I didn't know if it was any good. Can't beat the price. Since I've been using stren 6lb clear/blue ever since i can remember at $6.36 for 330yds.

Thats what I used to use. I got a spool of the Mr. Crappie because it was cheap and I have been hooked ever since! BTW, it is mono.

CrappiePro did a test a few years ago, and Mr. Crappie hi-vis was really good!!! It was because of this, I started sing Mr. Crappie. Russ, you made a believer outta me.


http://www.crappie.com/crappie/arkan...-strength.html

Ya'll might want to take a look at Vicious Panfish line, too.

I've made the transition from Stren Gold 4lb test ... to Mr Crappie Super-Vis 4lb test (USA made version) ... to Vicious Panfish hi-vis 6lb test. So far, the Vicious 6lb test line has performed very well.

I've seen members make negative comments about the current version of Mr Crappie (Taiwan/China made ??) ... but, cannot verify since I haven't used all of my USA Made spool (3100yds). I purchased a 2360yd spool of the Vicious Panfish 6lb test/0.010" diameter for $6.99 (+s/h) online at Tackle Center. (unfortunately, upon checking the website just now, the 6lb test 1/4lb bulk spool of hi-vis is no longer listed ... but, 4 & 8lb test is still available)

... cp

I can either use Hi Vis line or I can take along a 10 year old on every trip to tie on my hooks when I break off.

I have Stren Hi Vis Gold monofilament, and it breaks off easily when it gets old. So I went to P-line Premium (per advice on here) and it is now breaking off a lot. I bet I broke off 12 times Wednesday, just because I was fishing in a newly downed green tree!!!!! So, I doubt any line works. They all work well when new! But I can't find one that lasts a year. I hate braid, but I may have to go to it. If I can't bite off the line with my teeth, what the heck good is it anyway???

Originally Posted by Buckrub

I can either use Hi Vis line or I can take along a 10 year old on every trip to tie on my hooks when I break off.

I have Stren Hi Vis Gold monofilament, and it breaks off easily when it gets old. So I went to P-line Premium (per advice on here) and it is now breaking off a lot. I bet I broke off 12 times Wednesday, just because I was fishing in a newly downed green tree!!!!! So, I doubt any line works. They all work well when new! But I can't find one that lasts a year. I hate braid, but I may have to go to it. If I can't bite off the line with my teeth, what the heck good is it anyway???

Where are you storing your line (& reels) when not fishing with them ?? I've got spools of line that are over 20 yrs old, and still good ... they stay in my fishing equipment closet (climate controlled). Sunlight &/or heat will degrade mono over a fairly short period of time. That's why line & spooled reels shouldn't be kept in your vehicle or boat or tacklebox for extended periods of time.

As for biting the line ... an el cheapo pocket knife will take care of that, and probably save you a few trips to the dentist. A pair of Childs Size Fiskar Scissors (<$3 @ WM) is your best friend, when it comes to cutting braid. Just don't go grabbing it, wrapping it around your hand, & pulling on it to free a snagged jig ... it'll cut you quick !! Best to have a towel or dowel rod to wrap braid around, for that situation. It'll cut cork & foam rod handles, too ... so I don't recommend trying to use them, either. I know all this from experience ... having used PowerPro 10/2 braid for several years !!

... cp

Originally Posted by crappiepappy

Where are you storing your line (& reels) when not fishing with them ?? I've got spools of line that are over 20 yrs old, and still good ... they stay in my fishing equipment closet (climate controlled). Sunlight &/or heat will degrade mono over a fairly short period of time. That's why line & spooled reels shouldn't be kept in your vehicle or boat or tacklebox for extended periods of time.

As for biting the line ... an el cheapo pocket knife will take care of that, and probably save you a few trips to the dentist. A pair of Childs Size Fiskar Scissors (<$3 @ WM) is your best friend, when it comes to cutting braid. Just don't go grabbing it, wrapping it around your hand, & pulling on it to free a snagged jig ... it'll cut you quick !! Best to have a towel or dowel rod to wrap braid around, for that situation. It'll cut cork & foam rod handles, too ... so I don't recommend trying to use them, either. I know all this from experience ... having used PowerPro 10/2 braid for several years !!

... cp

You're right, i like PowerPro but it is tough on the hands especially when it's cold outside