Best casting 2# line?

Okay, I’m looking for the smoothest casting line that is clear in 2#. Needed for my new set up, a BnM TCB in 6ft with a Diawa XD 40 underspin reel. I’m leaning towards Berkeley fireline fused crystal but not to sure of it. I’ve only ever used mono lines - mainly Mr. crappie line or Slime Line.

Thanks guys,
Nate

Trilene XL is very good.

I’ve used and like the SOS line from trout magnet.

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I do have some of the SOS 2lb I haven’t tried yet. 🤔

2# GAMMA Polyflex for normal weather
2# GAMMA ESP Ice for a smaller diameter, softer line in cold weather

I use Berkley Trilene and Mr. Crappie. It works for me well and I figure if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.. :Rofl:fish

I use nothing but 2# test Fireline Crystal on several of my crappie rigs. Have been using this line since it's conception when all that was available was the smoke color. Just put it on my new Diawa Presso 7'6" UL rig dressed with a #20 series President (and the 2# test Crystal of course). Works perfectly all the time for me. I am mainly single pole casting and/or side pulling a couple of rods at a time. I also use a 4' fluorocarbon leader for the increased abrasion resistance. I connect the lines using the Alberto knot, which I've been using for almost a decade now.

This line and rigging as performed flawlessly for me, while affording me a greater degree of sensitivity than mono type lines. But what it all boils down to is what gives you the highest confidence and success in your particular fishing situation. And a lot of what you need to use depends on the way you fish and type of water/cover you have to deal with. JMO. :)

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Okay, I’m looking for the smoothest casting line that is clear in 2#. Needed for my new set up, a BnM TCB in 6ft with a Diawa XD 40 underspin reel. I’m leaning towards Berkeley fireline fused crystal but not to sure of it. I’ve only ever used mono lines - mainly Mr. crappie line or Slime Line.

Thanks guys,
Nate

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I use the fireline fused crystal 2/.5 lb and can cast a 1/64 Trout Magnet 50 ft, so if looking for distant and strength I would go with the fireline, and add a clear leader.

Leland's SOS 2lb is good stuff. I use it on my JDM equipment and like it.

I have had good luck with the Lealand SOS 2lb line. I have sos line on every reel I have right now.

Another vote for Gamma polyflex. Way better than Mr Crappie, SOS, etc. It is a copolymer line. I use the optic-yellow colored which is called "Panfish", but the Polyflex is clear (and hard for me to see). My second choice mono/co-p would be Slime Line, but they don't make a 2 lb test.

If you're gonna use that reel line won't matter. I use them on jig poles but there are better casting reels with better drags.

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Another vote for the Trout SOS... I have a bulk spool and really like it...

So what’s a good reel to get?

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So what’s a good reel to get?

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What kind of fishing are you doing? Single pole, vertical jigging, spider rigging, long lining?

Casting smaller jigs (1/64) for gills. BnM claims with the TCB and 2# line you actually cast a 1/64 lure.

For a reasonable cost reel, I use the Shimano Sienna reels, they are smooth and very well made.

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Casting smaller jigs (1/64) for gills. BnM claims with the TCB and 2# line you actually cast a 1/64 lure.

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I'd definitely suggest you take a serious look at the #20 President then.

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BnM claims with the TCB and 2# line you actually cast a 1/64 lure.

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You can cast 1/64 oz jigs with lots of rods/reels/line.

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Casting smaller jigs (1/64) for gills. BnM claims with the TCB and 2# line you actually cast a 1/64 lure.

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It casts a 1/64 ounce jig 45 feet using a Ballistic FW 1000S-P spinning feel spooled up with .104mm diameter 2.3# test polyester line and 45 feet with .128mm diameter 3# test nylon line. BnM snt me 2 of those rods to test out and giveaway on my YouTube channel. The rod is almost identical to Trout Magnets TSS series rod which casts the same distance. The casting issue is not with the rod.....as others have mentioned you should look into getting a spinning reel....and I would get some nylon line that has a diameter of around .125mm.

Regards

Thanks for all the help guys. :biggrin

if you target bluegill a nice Shimano or Pflueger in the mid price range would be a likely option to do lots of casting .
i would probably use 4 lb or possibly 6 mono line myself ,i like me some stretch and real smooth drag because i set the hook like a mad man ….:Rofl

Yeah my other rods, Eagle claw featherlight paired with zebco stinger spooled with 2# trilene ice and ST. Croix panfish paired with Abu Garcia revo X spooled with 4lb slime line is my go to for about everything. Lol.