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Guys in my quest for gills I have started throwing some 1/64 oz jig heads and would like to try them on some 2 lb test line. Does anyone know of anywhere that has 2 lb test line in the Decatur Huntsville area? I just don't seem to be getting enough distance out of the 1/64 on 4 lb test.
Thanks.
Of all places, I found it at Wallmart recently. Seems to cast and spool OK so far.
I typically use 6# because of Brother Bass and snags but wanted one lighter rig too.
Nanofil 2 or 3 lb test will get you "in the trees"!:cheers2Quote:
Originally Posted by flintcreek
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I use 2lb SOS trout line from Wal-mart. It is very strong.
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Caught this guy on it
2 & 3# lines are starting to really catch on, SOS, Trilene, Ect. - the better stores are starting to carry it.
That's it. Couldn't remember the name.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hdog
Trilene XL 2#
Stren Crappie Mono 2# (not regular Stren)
I use ‘em both.
Yup, like others have said 2# SOS is carried in local Walmart now. I like it but would like to try the trilene sometime.
I've been using 4 pound Stren Magnathin on two of my spincast reels (Zebco Omega Pro). I can cast a 1/64oz jig or spinner a mile and it seems as strong as the 6 pound that I was using. I spent a good bit of last summer working a 1/64 jig bottom bouncing in 10 to 12 feet of water. I think one of the keys is when I get home I strip off my line to remove twist, then spray with reel magic.
Thanks guys I had seen the 2# SOS in Walmart some time back but my last trip in my local Walmart they did not have it. I will swing back in tonight and check.
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Went to Walmart yesterday and they had the 2 lb SOS line, so I picked up a spool. They had moved it on me and I had been overlooking it. Now I just have to get on the water and give it a try.
2lb sos is a great line and I hope you will like it as much as I do... I’ve used it for several years now
I went to 2 lb for trout MDC stocks here in MO metro areas and could cast it long ways but when tying on lures it is so hard to work with and especially with these old eyes! I switched to Mr crappie camo 4 lb and did just as well and much easier to work with. didn't bother to change out on my main crappie 7 foot rod and president reel and it has been great for ketchn krappie and the occasional green carp.
Which Walmart flintQuote:
Originally Posted by flintcreek
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Like 99% of the lines sold in the US, the SOS is stronger than stated on the box. The 2# SOS breaks at around 3.5#. It's still very good line, though.
A true 2# line is very thin and very hard to find in the US.
The Walmart where I live doesn't carry SOS line...
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They only have about 4 trout magnet packs also...Quote:
Originally Posted by KMK517
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It looks like Walmart is dropping it from many stores. A couple of my local Walmarts used to carry it. Now, neither do.Quote:
Originally Posted by KMK517
In another thread, a member said he had bought a bunch of it on close-out.
The Decatur Walmart on Spring Ave.
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Originally Posted by mighty
But I have never seen it at the Walmart here...Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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That's not surprising. Walmart is very "in tune" with their local markets. The fishing section of my local Walmart looks nothing like the fishing section at the Walmart I visit in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by KMK517
You can order it online:
SOS Fishing Line - TROUT MAGNET
... or buy Trilene XL 2# or Stren Crappie 2#. I like both of them better than SOS.
Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Line : FishUSA
Stren Crappie Monofilament Line : FishUSA
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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Thanks Ditch, when I did the research I found out the Stren Magnathin 4 pound is the same diameter as the SOS Trout Magnet 2 pound (I understand why you are using it). Looks like Cabela's has the Magnathin in stock so when I get to Huntsville I will pick some up. Thanks! I need some clear or camo rather than the bright yellow for fishing clear water.
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Originally Posted by Ditch Basser
I’ll second that
There is one major difference between the two. Magnathin is a "pre-stretched" line. They take regular Stren 4# mono and stretch it. That's why it's thinner.Quote:
Originally Posted by flintcreek