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Reply With QuoteWe're talking about a fish that, on a good day, will hit a pound. I don't see any need to go heavier than 4#, even in heavy cover. Most 4# lines test out closer to 6# anyway.Originally Posted by no luck
Crappie Wall Hanger II
Line size for bluegill
What size line do you guys use in heavy cover for bluegill? and what kind of line
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We're talking about a fish that, on a good day, will hit a pound. I don't see any need to go heavier than 4#, even in heavy cover. Most 4# lines test out closer to 6# anyway.
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Any kind will do.
Slabmaster II
4# and 10#,I get same amout of hits on both lines...just cheap line works fine for me
Slabmaster
I usually spool with 4 pound omniflex. Even big walleyes will hit it so I don't see why bluegill wouldn't; and at 2 dollars for 700 yards I can respool every trip. If you want a really thin line though you might look at fire line.
Slabmaster
The 2 pound test comes out at .003. That's pretty small line; it also costs 18 dollars for a box.
Last edited by deathb4disco; 04-14-2014 at 08:59 AM.
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6 LB. STREN ORIGINAL FLORECENT CLEAR BLUE .
Trophy King II
I use Trilene XL 6-pound in low-vis green.
Trophy King II
4lb BP Excel, I think its repackaged Stren.
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I use 4# test Fireline Crystal with a 3' section of 4# test fluorocarbon. I also have a second rod with me filled with 2# test Trilene XL. Have landed quite a few big bluegill, crappie, yellow perch and even hatchery rainbows on both these rigs with no difficulty. It's amazing to me how strong that 2# mono is. With a good drag you can handle anything. However, in dense cover, no doubt I would use the Fireline rig.
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