Thread: What is everyone using for line

I use straight mono 8 lbs test. I do a lot of trolling with a handline. I need the strength. I also tie a shock leader into the leader itself to act as a shock absorber.

Fishing waters around here that are not overly snaggy, I've made the switch to braid from Trilene XL. So now, for the past 4 seasons, I've been using Fireline Crystal 2# test for my main line, with a 4' fluorocarbon leader of 4# test. The fireline lasts and lasts and castability is exceptional as well. Cuts through the water nice for trolling, with little bow in the line. Sensitivity is excellent.

I use the fluorocarbon leader for abrasion resistance and as a shock absorber. Casting & trolling 1/16 - 1/8 oz. jigs. I'll never go back to straight mono now!

I just want to thank everyone that suggested the 2lb trout magnet sos line, got to try casting it with 1/64oz jigs today and I easily get 30-40' casts which is really more than I need for targeting bluegills.


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As I said earlier, I have never used any 2lb line of any kind. Last Sunday I took the new light rod with the Nanofil 2lb for a first experience. It was more than good. The 150 yds that came on the spool half filled the President 6920, and that, in my opinion, kept the line from falling off the spool and making the nightmare birdsnest that I've experienced with other braids. Casting was like nothing I have ever used before. Effortless. No abrasion resistance at all. At .002 there just isn't much to wear through. Braid isn't for everyone but it really worked well for me, and landed a 3 1/2lb catfish. My next trip will have a 4 or 5 foot 4lb leader cuz with it being so little, the jig falls noticeably faster and the fish teeth weakened the knot and it broke twice with the fish in the net thrashing around.. So was my experience, 29 fish total, and I think I'll be buying some more in 4lb for the 6'6" medium light rod.