Thread: 3# line for bream.

Yellow braided line that breaks right at 3lb. Very soft and supple, I have no problems with wind knots or rod tip tangles. It will stain in dirty water, but not an issue for me. Line guide noise is present but not as bad as some I have used and tried in the higher poundage classes for Bass and pulling cranks.


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FWIW, most line sold as 2# line is really 3#. (That's for the USA. Euro/Japanese lines will be more accurate.)

Check the diameter. A 3# mono line will be about .15mm in diameter. 2# will be about .12mm. 4# will be about .17mm.

http://sunline.co.jp/sl_html2/produc...jinoito_nb.jpg

This is made in 3lb test also and is awesome for bite detection and casting. At .128 diameter it should break right at 3lbs.


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Originally Posted by trypman1

Hi, I am looking for a source of good 3# line for pan fishing setups. I use 2 and 4# line. I am looking for something in between. I use Major Craft rods with Sedona reels.
Thanks, Scott

Chris at Finesse has Sunline Troutist hi viz mono in 3 lb test. I haven’t used mine as yet so can’t comment on handling, but Yodie has and hopefully can comment.
Bob

I have not used the Troutist line but will be ordering some real soon. The extrusion process they use on the Troutist Area 3# test makes the diameter only .128mm. You can get 3# test with the casting distance of 2# test. The Varivas Super trout Advance Sight Edition is a fantastic line also. I have a reel spooled up with some that has been on the reel for well over a year. It has no memory issues.....is still limp. But it is time for it to be replaced and I will do so with the Troutist line. I assume your question was about nylon line. Others have chimed in on the ester and or PE I would use too.

Regards

I am leaning toward the Troutist line also. any thanks to all of you.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Yellow braided line that breaks right at 3lb. Very soft and supple, I have no problems with wind knots or rod tip tangles. It will stain in dirty water, but not an issue for me. Line guide noise is present but not as bad as some I have used and tried in the higher poundage classes for Bass and pulling cranks.


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I also like this line a lot. It is good braided line that casts a mile. It is a little tricky tying the FG knot to the leader with small diameter braid. I stated using a 30 turn FG knot and the flouro leader doesn’t slip any more.


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Has anyone tried the McCoy lines??