2# mono?

[SeaRay]

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....

This is 6# test remember. With braid I have a short dowel that I wrap the line around to either break off or retrieve a hung up lure. First braid I used was 80# on King Salmon in Oregon. I learned real fast not to ever wrap braid around your hand to free a plug.

[triadcrappie]

I have,nt used 2# line in a long time,,, I,ve been a fan of Stren 4# mono.

[vfourmax]

I have decided for mono and the majority of the time that I like the S.O.S. 2LB the best for its line management and castability with the Stren Crappie being a close second but still second.

I do wish that the S.O.S. line would add in a hi-vis option as well.

I would not mind trying some of the Japanese line Alpha talks about for fishing deeper and slow retrieving a small finesse jig bouncing on the bottom as from his description this line excels at that task. But looking at the prices I then wonder if I am losing all my sanity, but still may order a spool or two before its all said and done.

[bfish]

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I would not mind trying some of the Japanese line Alpha talks about…..

Might want to consider Tectan (FishUSA dot com) too. It is German, but also thin. It tends to be more affordable than some of the other import options. For me, I've gone 100% to braid, and if needed, I use mono/flouro fly line tippet material for a leader.

[LedHed]

We have been fishing 2lb test for a very long time. I use 2 copolymer lines; Yo-Zuri Hybrid - green - really good visibility and izorline XXX smoke (1/4lb spool ~3400 yds is around $25). Been using these lines for a long time and caught some big fish with both.

We use to fish with the Tectan but found the UV would tear it up. Siglon was another good line....

[Alphahawk]

We have been fishing 2lb test for a very long time. I use 2 copolymer lines; Yo-Zuri Hybrid - green - really good visibility and izorline XXX smoke (1/4lb spool ~3400 yds is around $25). Been using these lines for a long time and caught some big fish with both.

We use to fish with the Tectan but found the UV would tear it up. Siglon was another good line....

Exactly why I quit using Tectan.....some great line until I it started to break down.

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[deathb4disco]

Exactly why I quit using Tectan.....some great line until I it started to break down.

Another thing about Tectan: it is a "pre-stretched" line (like Stren Magnathin.) They stretch the line at the factory to reduce the diameter.

[SuperDave336]

Didn’t know they carried it but found some at my local Walmart. 2# SOS. Gonna give it a try.

[skeetbum]

Y’all are lucky. No such thing as line smaller than 6lb in any store near me. The closest BPS is in Daytona and more geared toward saltwater fishing, though I did find a nice ul Lightning rod there. Walmart is a dud. If I don’t order it on line or stumble into some somewhere, I don’t find it. I have to have hi vis so sos is out and all of the others I’ve tried left Stren hi vis 2lb crappie mono at the top of the heap. The vicious I tried isn’t bad either, have some on one of my rods. I just can’t get by the casting of the Nanofil. It does have a personality but so far I can live with it.

[SuperDave336]

I still want to try the nanofil and probably will at some point. The easy casting is what I like. Not big on having to use a leader though.