Thread: Line size for bluegill

I use 4# test Fireline Crystal with a 3' section of 4# test fluorocarbon. I also have a second rod with me filled with 2# test Trilene XL. Have landed quite a few big bluegill, crappie, yellow perch and even hatchery rainbows on both these rigs with no difficulty. It's amazing to me how strong that 2# mono is. With a good drag you can handle anything. However, in dense cover, no doubt I would use the Fireline rig.

6,8,10 lb test and I like a strong tough line.I stay away from the limp break easy stuff.

Whatever #4 line thats on sale, your only talking about 1# fish on the max in most waters.