Thread: best line for panfish rods

i have always used trilene xl, but i need to replace it quite often. what kinds of line do you guys use on your lighter action spinning rods?

Mr. Crappie line works fine for me and it seems to be at least 33% stronger than the advertised test.

I won't say I've used every line under the sun but I have used a good number of them. As long as it comes from one of the reputable line companies I buy whatever is the best value. I was addressing this topic on another forum recently when the topic came up concerning line choices and how frequently to change it. I said that I have never lost a fish when it was the line's fault. As long as you keep mono protected from UV before and while it is on the reel I think any line is good line.

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i aiways used the various trilene lines too, but i just loaded 2 reels with suffix elite hi-vis. we'll see.

Originally Posted by Redy2Fish

Mr. Crappie line works fine for me and it seems to be at least 33% stronger than the advertised test.

I started using this line last year and I really like it. It is stronger than what it is rated for. Get hung up and it is hard to break it if the hook doesn't let loose.

If you don't mind a Spectra line I would sugest Fins Wind Tamer braid, I use it on all my reels and it is fantastic. I fish professional salt water redfish tournaments, it is very abrasion resistant and fray resistant, thats my 2 cents worth. Jdub

Vicious high vis panfish line is the ticket .......... great sight ability and good stability and reel memory.... been using it a couple of years and really satisfied.That and stren are in my opinion are the only choice forr me

i use 6 lbs silver threads. that's my two cent's.

nowadays i use power pro 10 pound braid.if i get hung up in a tree,all i have to to is yank hard and the tree branch is torn off and just hafta reel it in and remove the branch from the hook :D sometime i wanna try 8 and 5 pound power pro braid tho.see how those hold up.

What about line color , does it make a diff. ? To the Crappie that is .