Favorite line for muskies.

[Hopper]

I have both a baitcaster on a flippin' stick and a large open face spinning reel on a 6'6" MH spinning rod that I was going to re-line this weekend. I like to put Fireline on these when I use them for trolling bottom bouncers for walleyes, but I'm not a fan of using Fireline for casting. What lines do you prefer for hucking big crankbaits for muskies on these setups?

Hopper.
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[AFDan52]

[font "Arial Black"][red][size 2] I like Fireline for almost everything, but I use PowerPro also. I also like to use Vanish for a leader line with both.[/size][/red][/font]

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[mustbblind]

berkley outdid themselves when they made whiplash they say they werent sellin enough here but i think it is because the line is too good very small diameter and very strong cast great too but hard to find now.....been thinkin about tryin that powerpro looks pretty similar...
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[fishinA]

Is wiplash a braided line?
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[nomoose]

[size 4]here fishy fishy[/size][size 3] oh wait not that kind of line.[/size] ask anyone that has fished with me for musky I use fireline fireline fireline. I haven't lost a fish or lure with it. I have with mono. I have fireline on both my baitcast and spinning reels. all are the 30lb test.
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[aquaman]

musky seem to have a hard head so for trolling i use mono to absord the shock of be pulled by the boat until power can be cut if casting i use a braid so i can stick them hard and drive home the hook
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[Hopper]

Maybe I've been using too light of a material. I typically only use 10 or 14lb Fireline. I'll have to give the 30lb a try. Thanks for the advice!!

Hopper
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[Utcatman]

i like to use 17lb maxima mono... i havnt lost a fish yet. and i have never used a steel leader for them eather. never been bit off . but i have lost a muskie killer by the dam about 30ft down in the rocks. usually when i get snagged i just go swimming. those lures are too expensive to lose.

joe
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[Gumbo]

I use 30/8 PowerPro for muskies. PowerPro is much better than Fireline. It casts well and trolls well (lures dive deeper than with mono). Tip it with a titanium leader--they're more expensive than steel but to maintain the smaller diameter, titanium is best. You do need a steel leader, as a muskie's teeth will cut a superline. Also, when fishing any superline, remember there is no stretch, so use a limber rod and set your drags light--tight enough to ensure a good hook set but light enough to let them run.

[mustbblind]

yes it is i use 20 & 30 lb..
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[Fishry]

I agree, Power Pro is much better than Fireline. It lasts longer, frays less, and casts better. Has anyone tried the new Spider Wire braided line?
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[road]

Yes I am one of the few fans of spiderwire.. Have been using it for years. I color code my lines on the spools (differet colors for different weight lines). I love this line. I do use a mono leader in most situations, but not all. Try fishing for wipers with a yellow line and no leader ..... it will be a long dry day on the water LOL.
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