Just a quick question for you guys. This isn't a Bass fishing question, but due to the nature of the way I would like to fish when using this line, I thought this would be the best place to ask.
I am looking for a line which will do the following things.
1) Must have properties which make it an excellent distance casting line with a 9' medium action baitcasting rod and reel.
2) Really good knot strength.
3) Moderate abrasion resistance.
4) Will be used mainly with stick baits and crankbaits.
Basically this line is for chasing Trout & Salmon in the Great Lakes mainly from piers and rock walls or on really calm days my small boat. For the most part this is open water fishing so abrasion resistance is not extremely crucial. The capability to cover water with long casts is very crucial and I want it to have really good knot strength.
So I am kind of stuck here, I have considered using braid and attaching a 6' or so length of mono or fluoro to the end of it to keep it more "stealthy" than straight braid. However, I am not a huge fan of knotting braid to mono or fluoro as knots clanking through the guides can be a pain and is one more thing that can fail.
So, my thoughts were a fluoro of some type would be a great option, however, I would want it to be limp to aid in casting distance and overall friendliness.
I was considering the Yozuri Hybrid in 10 pound "breaks around 16 pounds", but have no idea about the properties of this line really.
Essentially I want the best stuff I can buy, money is not an issue as long as it's good stuff and I need it to come on a spool of at the absolute bare minumum, 300 yards, however, bulk spools would be a huge plus if I end up liking it. Many of the highest end fluorocarbon lines only come in 200 yard spools and that just will not cut it, if I was ever to hook into a true trophy Salmon, I have the slight chance of getting spooled since I am using such light tackle, so I need about 300 yards in the diameters I run to fill my reel spool.
I am not dead set on anything, willing to try whatever, just was curious what you guys may suggest.
I appreciate your time and thank you in advance.
This is what I use for smallmouth in the great lakes and have zero complaints and think invizx will meet all your requirements. Just bought from this guy on ebay and asked and was told he received the line from the factory in the end of November so its fresh and the best price I have found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Seaguar-Invizx-100-Fluoro-Fishing-Line-1000-yd-10-lb-/170585679347?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b7b2e5f3
I've used the yozuri hybrid and thought it was more stiff than the seagar carbon pro that I use now! I would definatly not reccomend the yozuri hybrid if you're looking to make long casts. I can cast 12lb carbon pro as good as i can mono from a baitcaster.
I haven't found anything better casting for a spinning reel than braid to a fluro leader. Like what i use for drop shotting is fireline in 14lb tied to an 8lb carbon pro leader, usually 6ft. I do know what u mean about the uni knot clanking around in the eyelets tho! it does get annoying!
Thank you!
The Invizx in the 12 pound test has the diameter I was looking for, hoping it breaks around 15-16 pounds, what most lines of that diameter break at these days. Will give it a shot!
Thanks again!
Another vote for invisx
i don't know if i would use floro for trout/salmon - especially in the great lakes. I would try 12-14lb p-line premium. Very supple, limp line, extremely strong for its weight rating and very resistant to abrasions. Floro gets you better feel and a little deeper run on your baits, but in this case i'm guessing you won't be worried about bottom contact with structure and there will be no doubt when you have a fish either.
i run mainly seaguar or xps floro for everything, if i was to go back to non-floro lines, it would be back to pline for sure.
Mono is what I have been using and I don't like it because of how much stretch it has. The majority of hits are a long distance from the boat and a line with less stretch seems to get the hooks in better.
I was using Sunline FC Sniper and the memory/stifness of the line was ridiculous.
might as well go with power-pro then. Floro still has some stretch to it. Run a heavier co-polymer leader and that will help absorb some of the shock. you'll go broke using floro for this purpose anyway - needs to be changed too often and you're probably talking about using a lot of it.
One issue with braid and copolymer/mono is the fact there are many times I am fishing in sub-freezing temperatures. They soak up water and are a massive pain, not to mention can be weakened by this considerably. I quit using power pro for that exact same reason.
I will likely try the invizx fluoro in the early and late season and run braid/fluoro lead in the warmer months. If I like Invizx, may just stick with it year round, sounds like a great line.
Thanks everyone for your time.
wayne carpenter and dan both put me on p-line cxx. only time i lost a fish is when the pike bite off my canadian mist tubes >:( went up to 10lb for my d-shot and also cranking rod. try it - i like it..karol