Which Line should I use?

[SkunkedAgain]

Time to change line on my reels again and I can't decide what flavor so I thought I'd check and see what you like. I am using a spinning reel and like to fish from Bear Lake to Willard Bay with a trip or two to the Gorge and Henry's. Tired of losing my favorite lures so what brand and weight do you recommend? Also still want to catch fish so not too heavy of test wt. Thanks J
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[Jazzperch1]

i would say 6lb spiderwire or P-line are really good and thats all i have used for the last few years, you know its good line if when you snag the hook bends before the line breaks.


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[LurkinLizard]

I like Trilene, it's worth the extra cost although it's not as expensive as Spider or that crystal stuff. Trilene is way thinner for the strength, so you can get 12 lb for the space that regular 8 lb would use up, for instance.
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[Flyfishinglover]

I use p line 12 lbs, in a green color always catches me fishes when I go to flaming gorg and it worked great at bear lake for huge carps 2 ft +. Even if your Gona shore fish for carps, mountain whites, and mud catfish in that grassy field it works amazing like last year. Good luck on finding a good line for our needs.
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[SkunkedAgain]

I do like spider wire for when I snag but it wears my guides and can get really weird if it gets a twist in it (if you're trolling and your swivel doesn't work right). I also have a tough time tying knots with it so I don't like to change lures very often when I use it. Guess my eyes aren't as good as they used to be so I have a hard time seeing and the lympness of the line is hard to hold loops open to tuck line ends through when tying knots. But once it is rigged and ready to go I really like it. One option I have used with it is putting a swivel on and then using a mono fil leader and that works pretty well. It does seem to last a lot longer and may not be a bad idea if that pole has hardened guides. Thanks for the suggestion. J
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[Jazzperch1]

i know what you mean i have this one krocodile spoon that twists it up pretty good even when you have a swivel on. but p-line is my number 1 ahead of the spider wire.



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[SkunkedAgain]

How long does Trilene last? I hate to only get a year out of my line well especially since I have gotten multiple poles. It gets expensive to keep changing line, but it is cheaper than losing lures. Last spring we got into a great day of 18 - 23" rainbows that kept busting off for my daughter since my line had gotten old and rotten and she hasn't learned how to fight a good fish yet. Even after I loosened the drag they still kept breaking off. Fun day but frustrating for her. Thank you for the recommendation. J
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[Old_Coot]

For about seven years now, I have been using braided lines (non-monofilament) exclusively. That is not to say that mono still has its applications. Many guys/gals still have good reason to use mono but I don't. The fishing you described (even though in not much detail) would work well with braided lines. Some of the reasons I like braided are:


[ul][li]-- Easier to see in the water than mono[/li][li]-- More abrasive resistant[/li][li]-- Little or no line stretch so that you can easily feel in your hand the lure action 200 feet away.[/li][li]-- Doesn't break down and crack from sun UV exposure so it lasts for several years longer.[/li][li]-- Less expensive over the long run[/li][/ul]
Some of the drawback of braid line are:

[ul][li]-- Because it is more visible in the water than mono, you have to use a mono or fluorocarbon leader[/li][li]-- Braid requires special knots because it slips so easily. Use the Palomar for terminal tackle and the double-uni-knot for braid-to-fluoro connections.[/li][li]-- It is much more expensive initially than mono.[/li][/ul]
As for what lb. test to get, I personally believe that one test is not good for all fish. However, If I were only able to have one reel for everything, I would go with 10 or 12 lb main line and use 6, 8, or 10 lb leader depending on the different size fish being targeted. Ideally, it would be best to have several reels for the different type/size of fish you are targeting.
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[fishinfool]

I have been using fire line 14 lb 6lb dia. for about 8 years now, I went to the crystal when it came out but will be switching back to the smoke color. It holds up well but you need to strip off about 20 ft a year do to it losing it's color. It does not wear a grove in your ceramic guides like braid that's why I use it.If you want to use the braided lines get a rod that has titanium guides and you will be good.

I was also sick of loosing lures to them dang wipers since I have changed over I have not lost a lure.

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[LurkinLizard]

It's tough line, it lasts longer than regular mono IMO []
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[SkunkedAgain]

I think I'll check out that p line I haven't ever used it and if it is good stuff I'll have to learn more about it. Thanks for the tip. J
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[SkunkedAgain]

I agree with what you're saying about braids I think the reason I went back to mono was ice fishing. I think my braid was holding some water and when it got on the spool it was freezing solid and I couldn't let my line out. Plus some of the reasons above as well. But I put some high priced mono on last year and it has been great, but its getting rotten on me already so I'm not real happy about that.

Hey that good luck shirt you sent me last year has been do'en great. I've only been skunked one time since. And I've been fishing quite a bit since then. Thanks a bunch. J
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[Flyfishinglover]

Ya no problem.
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[SkunkedAgain]

Maybe it's those Krocodiles because that is what I was using when I had a problem as well. I love my Kroc though it's a great lure. Later J
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[SkunkedAgain]

I thought Fireline was a braid am I ? If it is and it's better on guides I better check it out as well. I think I'm starting to get again. Lots of great advice and I'm back to not knowing what to choose. What weight leaders do you use to hold your wiper? That is the main fish I want to gear up to hold? Assuming I can get one to bite. Thanks for your input. J
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[catmaster23]

Whatever you do don't buy Viscous, that stuff is crap!
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[SkunkedAgain]

Think I'll get some Tri for leaders and go with a braid for the main line I really like being able to pull up snags with the braid. Although I got one at Willard last week that broke my braid to get loose and that wasn't easy to do. Thanks for your comments J
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[SkunkedAgain]

Gotcha I'll avoid that one, thanks. J
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[BagABigOne]

I have the power pro and like it, but also have the twisting problem with some lures sometimes. The good quality ball bearing swivels really help with that. R
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[SkunkedAgain]

Thanks R for the tip I was using the high end swivels but the right lure twists up the mono as well. I was on White Pine in my float tube casting for brookies when it tied me up in knots almost ruined my morning fun. You heading to ID next weekend for opening day? Later J
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