Quote Originally Posted by Gabepeeps View Post
I use whatever I find on sale. It's just crappie. Unless you are trying to catch a world record or fish the "trophy lakes", I don't think it really matters. The only line that I know really sucks is Vanish. It was one of the first fluorocarbon lines and the worse. I use 6lb. Hi vis, camo, and clear. When I get tangled long lining, I know which line goes where. Makes it a lil easier. I do use a fluorocarbon leader on all rods though. My lake is VERY clear and I think It helps, especially when shooting docks. I just tie a triple overhand knot to connect leader to main line. Just like a regular loop knot, just no loop. Caught stripers with no problem.
Can't say anything about Vanish as a main line, but I have been using it for leader material (4# - 10# test), on about a dozen of my spinning rigs, for more than 15 years. No problems, no worries. I mainly use braid (Fireline Crystal 2# test) as my main line, simply because it lasts all season long, no matter how many fish I catch. And the Vanish is a fine shock absorber (plenty of stretch) with great abrasion resistance. Works for me.