Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Fishing Line
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mvillasuso |
It's so superior in durability, castability, and fishability (it's super-sensitive, and so thin, that it (a) doesn't impede lure action as much, and (b) allows the bait to get to depth more easily. Yeah, it's not as easy to use because the user needs to learn a proper line-to-leader knot (uni-to-uni knot is the one I use), but the incredible sensitivity and the fact that 15lb braid casts as well or better than 6lb mono place the braid in a category that transcends nylon monofilament line. Yech. Is there a single (one) professional tournament bass fisherman that advocates for the use of mono as a main line? Braid-to-fluoro for the vast majority of fishing applications for me. Braid-to-mono or just straight braid for topwater fishing. As you say, you don't fish much, so after a year, the braid should be in really good condition, except for some slight fraying about the last 10'. I could easily imagine that for someone who rarely fishes, the braid can last (with little, if any, noticeable line memory) for 2 or 3 years. I fish a lot, and was going to replace the PowerPro Super Slick on one of my reels before this year, and I am just gonna fish through it. I have a spool of off-brand 10# braid that I'll send you for free. Give it a shot; you'll love it. |
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rdgbwca |
One problem you are going to run into with old line is memory. When you cast the line will be all curled up once your rig hits the water. This will easily tangle and cause you to have to cut off and tie a new rig. I used to wind my own line until I found out how easy it is for a competent operator to use a line winding machine. I have three local bait and tackle shops that provide this service. First, I take off the old line from my reel. Then I bring the bare spools off my spinning reel and take it in to the shop. No need to take the whole reel into the shop. For my recent trip, I had Cabelas wind the line. Try to go on a weekday because they get pretty busy in the fishing department. They typically have bulk spools of the Berkely Trilene or Stren (or whatever) and just charge you for the amount they put on the reel. They typically don't charge to wind the line onto the spool and just charge you for the fishing line. Makes it easy to have fresh line each season. |
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AmarilloJim |
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rayljr1 |
There are some downsides though. It can get twisted around treble hooks and if it gets a snarl, it can be almost impossible to untangle! |
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ashlandjack |
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HighnDry |
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blutofish1 |
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bombinbrian |
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thegildedgopher |
AmarilloJim: "Mono I'd replace. Fireline or Power pro should be fine." Same. Season 4 of 8 lb power pro on a spinning reel, season 3 of some berkley pro spec braid on my trolling reels. My mono on my slip bobber rigs gets changed yearly due to stretch and spool memory. |
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CityFisher74 |
For line, under the assumption you aren't a super serious angler, I don't think you need anything more than a mid-test mono line. Trilene XL is a classic and if you want a true universal line I would probably go 8lb test. Pike will bite that off sometimes but it will also keep the pike sometimes. |
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tarnkt |
Really hard to beat Berkley Trilene XL in 8 lb test for all purpose fishing. |
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pilot |
I don't fish much, but am planning on it on our August trip. I've had the same line on my reels for about 4 or 5 years... Do I need to replace it? If so, what's a good line these days for BW fishing? I guess that's two questions! |
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cyclones30 |
Line and lots of other fishing supplies are in high demand this summer, don't tear off your old stuff till you've got new in your possession. |
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DeanL |
tarnkt: "Replacing the line is an absolute must. +1, I prefer 6 lb Trilene XL but the mindset is the same. |