what line do you use on your longlining setups with spinning reels,just bought some new reels and trying to decide what to spool them with thanks
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what line do you use on your longlining setups with spinning reels,just bought some new reels and trying to decide what to spool them with thanks
I use 4 lb. Hi Vis Mr CrappieQuote:
Originally Posted by blueball
6 lb. suffix
6 pound hi-viz yellow in any brand but new Mr. Crappie. That new stuff is garbage. I use ultralight spinning reels and a line that is not very limp really causes problems. Used Viscious and Suffix with good results recently.
You might want to consider a braid w/fluorocarbon leader. I use Fireline Crystal in 2# test for my main line, with about a 5' fluoro leaders in 4# test. Connecting the two with the Alberto knot. Has worked really well - for me - when either trolling or casting. Sets the hook well and the fluoro adds a shock absorption factor, along with abrasion resistance. When I started doing this, some folks told me I'd tear the hooks out of the crappie's thin mouths a lot. After 3 seasons I can now say that this has proven not to be the case.
power pro 10/2 high vis yellow, no stretch no worries, I have caught 20 lb cats on it and they came to the boat
6 pound mono. You need a line with some stretch and a rod with good action. This keeps from pulling paper mouths loosing when at high speeds. I also use a different color rods to distinguish tangled lines easier. Bass pro Excel is a very good affordable option. Mr. crappie and Crappie Maxx are good too. The Berkley XL is good but more expensive when lining multiple rods a few times a year as I do. There are also times you my want to go lighter in test to get deeper or for very clear water. I also have used 8-10 in spring to keep baits shallower.
thanks all for the recommendations,probally gonna use the vicious or suffix:biggrin
6# Hi-Vis Vicous.
Having excellent results with 6lb. Gamma Hi Vis line. Little to NO memory & super strong.
4-10. Whatever is spooled. Pulling a jig thru water ain't scientific. Big jigs on big line rule applies.
Whichever brand and wt you decide to use, I think the high vis type line makes it a lot easier to see if you have lines crossed and aids in untangling the mess when a catfish or striper runs sideways through all the lines.
#6 (sometimes #4) Mr. Crappie Hi-Vis yellow is all I use for long lining.
I use a line from BPS called Offshore Angler in 4, 6, 8, and 10 for different purposes with good results. I personally won't troll with less than 6 and generally run 8 on most of my spinning reels for trolling. Like Cane Pole said, it aint rocket science. The braid works well too and Power Pro has one that is graduated by color, handy for letting baits out to the same length more than once.
6# Stren Hi- viz yellow.
Mr. Crappie is to stiff, and way to much memory. Hi-Vis Vicious is great, very limp great, for tying knots, almost no memory. 6 to 8 pound is my choice. My second choice would be Triline extra tuff in 6 pound test...imho
Power pro braid 10/2 love it!
6# vicious panfish hi viz. what ever you chose you want a hi viz color makes it a lot easier to watch your lines when making turns and what not. I like the vicious line it's not overly expensive and good line. A 2300 yd spool is less than $10