Line Weights For Longlining

[gabowman]

For the past year I've been using Mr. Crappie Hi-Vis 6# test line. Now I'm thinking about stepping up to Mr Crappie 8# line. My question is does anybody use the 8# and if so, assuming you started with 6# line, does the change in line diameter affect the depths of your jigs that much? I am using light wire hook jigs and get ALOT of the hangups back, but just figured by stepping up to 8# line my success rate on getting my jigs back would go WAY up (from about 75% up to 95%). Any thoughts on this idea?!?

["G"]

I switched from 6 lb. test Mr. Crappie high vis yellow to 10 lb. Have not really noticed a lot of difference other than I can more easier straighten my hook out and get my jig back when I hang up.

[ykkapslabhunter]

Mono line has a decent amount of buoyancy to it so increasing the size will definitely make your jigs ride higher with 8lb vs 6lb. No clue how much, you'll just have to test it out on one reel and see for yourself. Probably wont make a huge difference though. I noticed a small difference a few years ago when I switched from 4lb to 6lb.

[papasage]

yes the size will make it run showler and at time it may be better just slow down to make up the differense.i have herd when pitching jigs that at times the slower fall from 8 to 10 lbs makes a differense

[slabdawg]

I personally prefer 6# for longlining, but if you plan on going to 8# you may want to consider P-Line Premium. The 8# P-line in many cases is similar diameter to many 6# mono lines.