2# mono?

[Alphahawk]

For those using 2# mono what brand are you using and do you like it? I just tried the Stren crappie mono. It’s ok but wondering if there is better.

Do you want to fish true 2# rated mono or mono that is just labeled 2# test but is most likely 4# test. I use SOS 2# test mono....love it but it is probably really 3.5# rated line...but casts great and is very soft and reasonably priced. My real 2# rated lines are out of Japan. But there are premium mono lines available here.....PLine and Maxima are true 2 pound lines....and there are others. If you ever try the 2# rated mono lines out of Japan I think you will find they are far superior to most lines sold here. They are thin.....many at .105mm diameter, but that gives you greater sensitivity. Here is a chart that gives you the diameter of mono lines and the pound test rating. I just find it odd that most US market lines break much higher than the rating they are sold at.

Regards

Japanese Silk


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[Grainraiser]

I have a lifetime worth of SOS 2 lb line. I found it on clearance at Walmart for 65 cent a spool. It makes for a great light line.

[SuperDave336]

What a deal!!!

[gatoloco]

2lb trout sos... great stuff I have been using it for a couple of years have never ran into a problem

[Crestliner08]

For over 40 years, I've used Trilene XL 2# test. Very reliable. But now I use it only as a leader on 2# test Fireline as my main lines. Been doing this for over a decade now. One full season (2015) I used nothing but Nanofil. Then I stripped it off all my reels and went back to Fireline. The knots were the problem with the Nano, as well as poor breaking strength. And there is nothing Nano can do that Fireline can't. A better alternative, in my opinion.

[Boa3]

For over 40 years, I've used Trilene XL 2# test. Very reliable. But now I use it only as a leader on 2# test Fireline as my main lines. Been doing this for over a decade now. One full season (2015) I used nothing but Nanofil. Then I stripped it off all my reels and went back to Fireline. The knots were the problem with the Nano, as well as poor breaking strength. And there is nothing Nano can do that Fireline can't. A better alternative, in my opinion.

Crestliner, do you tie directly to the lure with fireline or do you have a leader tied on.

[Homewaters]

Over the past year I've experimented with Stren Crappie Mono 2# Hi-Vis and S.O.S. Trout Mono 2# and like them both. With each, I've been able to straighten out a few thin wire hooks from snags which impressed me. The S.O.S. line is slightly thicker (0.16mm vs 0.15mm for the Crappie Mono) which gives me a bit more confidence but both are smooth casting and limp. Never used 2# before so I was apprehensive, but am now comfortable using it.

[Crestliner08]

Crestliner, do you tie directly to the lure with fireline or do you have a leader tied on.

I always use a fluorocarbon leader (strictly for the abrasion resistance). About 4' - 5' in length. I connect the two lines using the Alberto knot. Works well for us.

[SeaRay]

Crestliner, do you tie directly to the lure with fireline or do you have a leader tied on.

I also am using the Fireline on my ultralight outfits. I've done both. I use the uniknot but put two loops around the hook eye or swivel. Never had a knot fail. I catch bream, crappie and bass on the same outfit and have not seen the need for a mono keader. Now on my striper and salmon outfits I use a mono leader.

[SuperDave336]

I’m a little scared using to heavy of a braid in a kayak. Trying to pull free from a snag without tipping over is how I broke my rod tip....