Looking for low memory 8lb line.

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11-12-2016, 12:29 PM
CrappieCrazed

Looking for low memory 8lb line.

Hello all, would love to see if i could get some info from some mrmbers.... I am looking for an extra limp low memory 8lb test line for my single pole jigging in brush. Ive always been a 6lb guy but ive since started fishing for crappie in ohio river tributaries and they break it often. Any info appreciateed!!!
11-12-2016, 05:18 PM
lowe175

I got some high seas line for free a while back and I've been impressed with it. You might give it a try. I'm going to buy a role myself to give it a second try.

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11-12-2016, 06:47 PM
CrappieCrazed

May try it out!!!!! I just hate it when u put new line on a spinning real, open the bail and it goes flying off. Or if you havent fished in a while and your line is all coiled up. Cast it and it looks like a slinky on top of tge water!!
11-12-2016, 07:02 PM
Cane Pole

Try som Super Slick 8 Power Pro Braid. I use the 15/4 stuff on me jigger poles. Git it @ Walmart.
11-12-2016, 07:43 PM
KnightShadow10

Vicious 8# works well for me
11-12-2016, 08:24 PM
impdog

After you put your line on the reel, run it through the rod and have some body walk about 60 or 70 feet of line off, lay it down and hold a damp paper towel around the line in front of the spool and reel the line back on pinching the line with the towel, you will be surprized how much twist comes out and how strait the line will be, been doen it for a long time. dont over fill spool your only using 20 ft or less on the reel most of the time.
11-12-2016, 09:01 PM
Cray

I'm like Cane Pole. I prefer braid over mono just for that reason.
11-12-2016, 09:11 PM
jackb

Ditto on the braid AND it lasts waaaayyyyyy longer than mono.
11-12-2016, 09:36 PM
Grainraiser

I use Power Pro or Sufix 8lb braid. To save money use a mono backer and then 50 yards of braid. This will allow you to do three reels with a 150 yard spool of braid.
11-12-2016, 09:55 PM
CrappieCrazed

I tried braid and hated how it buried its self into its self when you get hung up and have to pull hard to break it off or straighten the jig hook. You guys run into that much??
11-12-2016, 09:58 PM
CrappieCrazed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Try som Super Slick 8 Power Pro Braid. I use the 15/4 stuff on me jigger poles. Git it @ Walmart.

Cane pole, you ever have issues with the braid burying its self into the spool if you have to pull hard to break off or straighten hook? I fish in deep brush a lot so not always can i poke it out with the end of the rod tip.
11-12-2016, 11:16 PM
CrappiePappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrappieCrazed

Cane pole, you ever have issues with the braid burying its self into the spool if you have to pull hard to break off or straighten hook? I fish in deep brush a lot so not always can i poke it out with the end of the rod tip.

If you're using nothing but braid (no mono leader) that's prone to happening, if you pull with the rod/reel. Braid users should have a dowel rod or something similar to wrap the braid around and pull with, to free a hung lure. Wrapping it around your hand/fingers or a cork or foam rod handle is not a good idea ... as braid will cut through them all. (I KNOW :Doh: )
11-13-2016, 05:45 AM
Redge

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

If you're using nothing but braid (no mono leader) that's prone to happening, if you pull with the rod/reel. Braid users should have a dowel rod or something similar to wrap the braid around and pull with, to free a hung lure. Wrapping it around your hand/fingers or a cork or foam rod handle is not a good idea ... as braid will cut through them all. (I KNOW :Doh: )

X2!
11-13-2016, 07:36 AM
Dollfly

I use 8# Nanofil with a 2 to 3 foot leader. works for me.
11-13-2016, 09:10 AM
TeeDee

If you're commited to mono, rather than braid, then I would throw a little known name in the mix. Triple Fish 'Rx for Spinning'. Softest, most supple line I have experience with. Ordered it on line from website. However, I don't have issues with most any of the mainstream lines out there when I follow a few basic steps. The gentleman in an earlier post here outlined most of them. Put it on the same way it comes off the spool and under some slight amount of tension (using a cloth). I have had trouble free fishing for many years this way.
11-13-2016, 06:32 PM
Grainraiser

I carry a wooden dowel in my pocket when fishing with braid. I never ever try to straighten the hook with rod. I wrap it around the dowel and give it a steady pull. If I am wearing a coat during the winter I simply wrap it around my arm and give it a steady pull.
11-13-2016, 08:30 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrappieCrazed

Cane pole, you ever have issues with the braid burying its self into the spool if you have to pull hard to break off or straighten hook? I fish in deep brush a lot so not always can i poke it out with the end of the rod tip.

I keep a semi soft handle phillips screwdriver in my duffel bag just for pulling on the line. Easy to pull loose. I learnt not to hand pull or pole pull.

I ran out of wood dowels. They floated off somehow or another. Thus, the screwdriver. It don't roll around and it is painted red.
11-13-2016, 10:18 PM
captankangaroo

you my try line conditioner got some at bass pro. works good use it on all my rods.
11-14-2016, 06:01 PM
Spaceman

I mostly use Mr Crappie, but definitely like hi seas and pline cx. Pline comes in hi-vis but you will probably have to order it. Can't seem to find it in stock in any store. After re-spooling small spinning reels, I definitely agree with pulling the line from the spool and reel it in again with a little pressure so it will untwist. I have a big enough yard where I can reduce the drag and just pull it across the yard.