Thread: Line weight?

Originally Posted by Mikeginger

What test line can you use for tightlining shiners? As I understand, sacaulait are real finicky when it comes to heavy line. I've been using 6# but would like to go heavier to reduce break offs when snagged. How heavy is too heavy?

8 lb is perfect
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Best line I have used for sac a lait.
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I use high-vis #8. Everything he said!!!!!

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

Don't know about down your way, but up here :

I started Crappie fishing back in the 1950's and when mono became available we used 8# test. And it probably had the diameter of today's 10-12# test

I don't do much "tightlining" live bait, but I used 4# test Stren & Trilene lines for decades, and now use 6# test Vicious Panfish copoly line (casting/jigging), but I also use weedless jigheads.

If you're using litewire hooks, you should be able to straighten them out with quality line of 6# or 8# test line.

Now, I'm not much of a believer in Crappie being "line shy" ... and I've used hi-vis lines for most of the past 30+ years, and still catch my fair share of fish. Might make a difference in extremely clear water, but even on lakes with slightly stained water (with visibility of 3-4ft deep) I've had no problem catching fish.

I use the Stren hi vis 8 lb for my main line and then tie off leaders of 6 lb, that way I can break the leader off if necessary and keep my main line.