Superlines? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T08:55:11Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/superlines-1?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have used both Fireline and…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-07-24:2036984:Comment:482722009-07-24T15:12:25.112ZCopperhead Johnhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnStoddard
I have used both Fireline and Power Pro for the last 12 or so years and prefer Power Pro. I will never used mono again. I have been using 10/2 lb. test for larger fish and 8/1 lb. test for bluegills, shellcrackers, etc. and want to try 5/1 Power Pro whose diameter is actually less than a 1 lb. test. For me, the advantage is casting distance, lack of coils, strength, and sensitivity. I will use some floro as a short leader most times but have tied directly to the lure and that works also except…
I have used both Fireline and Power Pro for the last 12 or so years and prefer Power Pro. I will never used mono again. I have been using 10/2 lb. test for larger fish and 8/1 lb. test for bluegills, shellcrackers, etc. and want to try 5/1 Power Pro whose diameter is actually less than a 1 lb. test. For me, the advantage is casting distance, lack of coils, strength, and sensitivity. I will use some floro as a short leader most times but have tied directly to the lure and that works also except sometime the lure gets hung up on the line. From reading forums on the internet, it seems to me that a lot of people are not getting the point about what size to use. For instance, many people will use say 30/6 lb. power pro which is the diameter of 6 lb. test line but tests 30 lbs. because they usually use 6 lb. test mono. The problem is that they will get no advantage because they will be using the same diameter line with strength they will never need when they could be using 8/1 or 5/1 lb. power pro with a much smaller diameter line and get enormous benefits. i use visious panfish line 4…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-22:2036984:Comment:430402009-06-22T22:14:22.962Zjeffery gibsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jefferygibson
i use visious panfish line 4 lb. test in high viz yellow its a co polymer and good for line watching and when goes under water it is virtually invisible that the part i like so i hope this help
i use visious panfish line 4 lb. test in high viz yellow its a co polymer and good for line watching and when goes under water it is virtually invisible that the part i like so i hope this help After two days of using the 3…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-22:2036984:Comment:428952009-06-22T03:59:16.556ZPatrick "Bullworm" Olsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Bullworm
After two days of using the 3lb Fireline... and.... I LOVE IT!!! It cast like a dream, no twists, good stuff! My only complaint is that it sucks for slip float fishing. The line is too slippery for the float stopper to hold in one spot!
After two days of using the 3lb Fireline... and.... I LOVE IT!!! It cast like a dream, no twists, good stuff! My only complaint is that it sucks for slip float fishing. The line is too slippery for the float stopper to hold in one spot! Ya' know Albinofish, a couple…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-20:2036984:Comment:425602009-06-20T03:31:34.121ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Ya' know Albinofish, a couple thoughts come to mind.<br />
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First off, I find that a 2 lb diameter braid, with zero memory, very little stretch, and great sensitivity, is just FAR more enjoyable to use, than any monofilament, of any lb test.<br />
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If you feel like braid makes it less challenging, you could always run a REALLY light fluorocarbon, or regular mono leader. I mean heck, a 2 or 4 lb mono leader, would tie / match up perfectly fine, to 2lb diameter / 10 lb test braid.<br />
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Finally, I feel that…
Ya' know Albinofish, a couple thoughts come to mind.<br />
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First off, I find that a 2 lb diameter braid, with zero memory, very little stretch, and great sensitivity, is just FAR more enjoyable to use, than any monofilament, of any lb test.<br />
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If you feel like braid makes it less challenging, you could always run a REALLY light fluorocarbon, or regular mono leader. I mean heck, a 2 or 4 lb mono leader, would tie / match up perfectly fine, to 2lb diameter / 10 lb test braid.<br />
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Finally, I feel that comparing braid to mono is like comparing apples to oranges. As I've always explained to people, if you were to take 2lb diameter / 10 or 12 lb test braid, and put it on a medium weight rod (one designed for 10 or 12 lb mono) then tried to treat it like 10 or 12 lb mono, {hard hooksets, medium drag settings, etc} you would likely be breaking off fish.<br />
I believe 2/10 braid is much better suited, for a micro-light rod and reel, and a lighter drag setting > because of the fact that braid has almost zero stretch.<br />
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Of course whatever works for you :-)<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish Hey John, yea', I love my TUF…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-20:2036984:Comment:425582009-06-20T03:17:39.630ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Hey John, yea', I love my TUF-Line :-) But no, I haven't used the Duracast. I'll try to remember to ask my Sponsor for a spool of that in 6 lb, the next time we talk. The only thing though.... it looks like its only available in green. I would actually prefer white, because it's easier to see my end, for line control.... And since I always use a flouro leader anyway, line visibility is never an issue.<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish
Hey John, yea', I love my TUF-Line :-) But no, I haven't used the Duracast. I'll try to remember to ask my Sponsor for a spool of that in 6 lb, the next time we talk. The only thing though.... it looks like its only available in green. I would actually prefer white, because it's easier to see my end, for line control.... And since I always use a flouro leader anyway, line visibility is never an issue.<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish Sure fish don't know what fis…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-19:2036984:Comment:424552009-06-19T19:44:43.641ZAlbinofishhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Albinofish
Sure fish don't know what fishing line is, but they do know to avoid it. It is usually from being caught a time or two before or seeing others dragged to their grave, mouth first. I<br />
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In clear water, mainly you have to use a flourocarbon leader. I fish up in the streams at Lake Erie, PA , and those huge steelhead will see your line and move away from it. With the leader there is a noticeable difference.<br />
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Gills in Texas where I live, are usually in darker water so it doesn't matter as much, but…
Sure fish don't know what fishing line is, but they do know to avoid it. It is usually from being caught a time or two before or seeing others dragged to their grave, mouth first. I<br />
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In clear water, mainly you have to use a flourocarbon leader. I fish up in the streams at Lake Erie, PA , and those huge steelhead will see your line and move away from it. With the leader there is a noticeable difference.<br />
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Gills in Texas where I live, are usually in darker water so it doesn't matter as much, but up north, I would use a leader everytime.<br />
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I use braided line when needed, but it is more fun to use light line and actually have to play the fish in.<br />
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I have caught fish over 10lb. on 2-4lb test. It takes skill to land big fish on light line.<br />
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Almost anyone can horse a fish in on braided or heavy line for that matter. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish, filling a freezer or just enjoying the fight.<br />
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Remember even light fireline or braided is like 10-12 lb mono.<br />
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Pics are lake record Gill and record Redear in Texas.<br />
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Tight Lines to all. .tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-19:2036984:Comment:424502009-06-19T19:42:14.717ZAlbinofishhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Albinofish
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. I have been using 2 lb Fireli…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-19:2036984:Comment:424192009-06-19T15:59:30.897ZMichael S. Greenehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MichaelSGreene
I have been using 2 lb Fireline Crystal and love it. I have caught bass up to 4 lbs with it and now use it on all my ultra lights. My favorite rod is a Bass Pro Wally Marshall that says you can use baits as light as 1/64th oz. It is great for crappie and blue gills.
I have been using 2 lb Fireline Crystal and love it. I have caught bass up to 4 lbs with it and now use it on all my ultra lights. My favorite rod is a Bass Pro Wally Marshall that says you can use baits as light as 1/64th oz. It is great for crappie and blue gills. Hi Fish, I have to agree with…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-19:2036984:Comment:423842009-06-19T13:19:30.113ZJohn McKeanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMcKean
Hi Fish, I have to agree with you on the TUF line -in fact, I think it was YOU who put me on to this stuff in correspondense we had on big bass!! But this line is the only braid soft enough to make casting/fishing a pleasure! I understand the company has a new line this year called Dura-cast that's made for spinning and comes in 6# test -have you ever used this product, does it have a thin diameter?
Hi Fish, I have to agree with you on the TUF line -in fact, I think it was YOU who put me on to this stuff in correspondense we had on big bass!! But this line is the only braid soft enough to make casting/fishing a pleasure! I understand the company has a new line this year called Dura-cast that's made for spinning and comes in 6# test -have you ever used this product, does it have a thin diameter? Well personally, I've used pr…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-19:2036984:Comment:423732009-06-19T06:28:11.100ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Well personally, I've used pretty much "nothing but" braided superlines for the last 15 years, whether I'm fishing for Sunfish, or Sturgeon.<br />
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I used a whole bunch of different brands back in the day, and they were ALL better than any mono I'd ever used, but I started using TUF-Line about 6 years ago, and have been sponsored by them for the last 3.<br />
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Nothing personal, but I really hate "fused" lines like the original Fireline. They seem stiff, and crinkly... like dental floss or something weird.…
Well personally, I've used pretty much "nothing but" braided superlines for the last 15 years, whether I'm fishing for Sunfish, or Sturgeon.<br />
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I used a whole bunch of different brands back in the day, and they were ALL better than any mono I'd ever used, but I started using TUF-Line about 6 years ago, and have been sponsored by them for the last 3.<br />
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Nothing personal, but I really hate "fused" lines like the original Fireline. They seem stiff, and crinkly... like dental floss or something weird. The word from factory insiders is that the only reason "fused" lines were ever created, was that the fusing process is much cheaper / faster, than actually braiding the fibers.<br />
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I believe they do actually make a true "braided" line now, which goes by "Fireline braid". I'm sure that would be better than the fused stuff.<br />
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But anyway, yes, 2/10 TUF-Line XP with a 4 or 6 lb Seaguar fluorocarbon leader.<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish