Thread: Fishing Too Heavy?

Good point Jack. I should look at putting more work into my fishing.

Originally Posted by funfishers

Again, what line should I use. Should I use 2 poles like my wife?
Also how do you like the any of the Hi Viz lines, I struggle to see my line.

Funfishers, if I’m correct you are fishing with a spincast reel? My Daiwa silvercast came spooled with I believe was a 6lb test also and I didn’t have any complaints, it was catching me some nice catfishes without hiccups. However over times I realize the 6 pound would create such memories it looks like a string of mono spring thingy kids love letting loose over the stairs. Now that could be the spincast reel fault I won’t know but since switching to a #4 it rare has line management issues. As in hard to see, the line i got came in blue color as well and I never feel I catch less bluegills with it either. Hope that helps a little.




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4# test is plenty strong enough. It will cast better and you'll more natural presentation. Hivis is a great choice. I wouldn't blame catch rate one thing. Jig size, jig color, bait style, bait color, method and speed all play a part.
I also got a feeling your fishing too hard and too fast. Turn around watch your wife and enjoy the day.

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LV.Yes I am using a spincast which I recently put new 6lb on. I do like the 6lb but I also know that the twist will become a problem.
I so much like the 6lb because I feel like I can land most any fish I hook but if I can't hook it what's the use.
Maybe I will put 4lb on my unused Plueger, I am such a stubborn 1 rod guy and likely need to switch.
Thank you!

Alan

Originally Posted by catchNgrease

4# test is plenty strong enough. It will cast better and you'll more natural presentation. Hivis is a great choice. I wouldn't blame catch rate one thing. Jig size, jig color, bait style, bait color, method and speed all play a part.
I also got a feeling your fishing too hard and too fast. Turn around watch your wife and enjoy the day.

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I have no doubt your are right catchN, many things for me to try before my catchn days are over.
I thank you!

Alan

No, don't be too hard on yourself, Alan! I haven't fished second rod since the days of surf chasing saltwater Bay Area....no need i'm not looking to feed my family off of my fishing hobby, the day job does that lol. I have no patient for Bait-N-Wait type of fishing as well (so catfish is also off the menu.) Now when time and weather permit I love catching what's bite as long as i can feel and set the hook....I did that at California piers and people think i'm nuts catching these "bait stealers," but they never have thought i did it on purpose with number 10 or smaller hooks... Cheers!

It very very much depends on where you are fishing. I've fished areas where the fish were extremely stupid and caught plenty on a cane pole with 20# line. I've also fished areas where the fish wouldn't touch a bait on 6lb line but would eat on 3lb and 4lb..

Same for crappie fishing, I've seen areas where jigging with 8-10# line worked just fine.. and I've seen areas where if you used 6# you didnt get a bite, the 4lb reel with the same jig caught fish after fish.

The weight (diameter) of the line greatly impacts the way your bait or lure acts in the water.

Another situation is those pre-tied snelled hooks on 15lb line. I've taken people fishing before that used those and could not buy a bite while I am catching fish after fish, eventually I ask to rig their rod up to what I have and they agree.. Then its fish after fish with just 4lb line straight to the hook and nothing else changed. Usually I'll just use their hook and cut that thick line off and re-tie it.

I dont have a single bluegill rod with more than 4lb line, other than a couple old school cane poles. I have crappie rods with 4, 6, 8, and 10 for different situations.. mostly dealing with brush. I use 2lb or 4lb for bluegills and catch plenty of fish. I find 6lb too difficult to cast light rigs with, less forgiving in terms of memory and tangles, and like I said earlier the 4lb and less has a better action in the water.

Guess I’m different from most but I don’t think there is anything wrong with the 6#. I consider 6# a good overall line size. I use and prefer it over 4#. I think a lot has to do with how you fish as well. I used to use 2# and 4# and still have those on a couple rods but mostly I use the 6 or 8. I’m also jigging in trees and brush and everything I can for them and like to be able to pull them out of cover. I do cast with them also but I’m not looking to cast 70’ either. The lighter line I use if I’m casting in open water. I usually carry 2 rods with me but usually use only one rod.