Baitcast line 2024
Tyler. reply :
Anyone ever use cheapo mono on their baitcasters? If so what was your take on it vs fluorocarbon?
volzfan59 reply :
I only use BPS Excel mono. Never had a problem with it.
Russ E reply :
I have replaced most of my flourocarbon with High Seas Grand Slam flourocarbon coated copoly. It is cheap and in my opinion handles better than most flourocarbon.
Like flourocarbon it works better on baitcasters. A little too stiff for spinning reels.
it is stocked at Walmart and cost around $7.50 for a 300 yard spool.
Tyler. reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 10:41 AM, volzfan59 said:I only use BPS Excel mono. Never had a problem with it.
I got some in 10lb. May try it out. I feel like it doesn’t cast as far though. What you think?
slonezp reply :
Trilene Big Game
Tyler. reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 10:42 AM, Russ E said:I have replaced most of my flourocarbon with High Seas Grand Slam flourocarbon coated copoly. It is cheap and in my opinion handles better than most flourocarbon.
Like flourocarbon it works better on baitcasters. A little too stiff for spinning reels.
it is stocked at Walmart and cost around $7.50 for a 300 yard spool.
I have been using the cheapo p-line fluorocarbon. How’s this compare? I have seen it before but never tried. Too bad it don’t come in green. I may buy it and give it a try. Love my Walmart fishing section!
Russ E reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 10:44 AM, Captain Hooked said:I have been using the cheapo p-line fluorocarbon. How’s this compare? I have seen it before but never tried. Too bad it don’t come in green. I may buy it and give it a try. Love my Walmart fishing section!
I don't use cheap flourocarbon. i had too many strange line break and knot fail issues.
the only pure flourocarbon lines I will use are sunline sniper, tatsu, and berkley 100% flourocarbon. all 3 are expensive.
I used the grand slam most of this year.
I have not lost a fish due to line breakage with the High seas. Can't say the same for most flourocarbons I have tried.
It has great knot strength and good abrasion resistance.
I don't think it comes in green because most flourocarbon is clear.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 10:42 AM, Russ E said:I have replaced most of my flourocarbon with High Seas Grand Slam flourocarbon coated copoly. It is cheap and in my opinion handles better than most flourocarbon.
Like flourocarbon it works better on baitcasters. A little too stiff for spinning reels.
it is stocked at Walmart and cost around $7.50 for a 300 yard spool.
I also use this line on a lot of my rods. It's supple enough to use on a spinning rod, (it's actually what I use for shakyheads), but strong enough and has enough abrasion resistance to use for jigs and T-rigs. The fact it that I can buy it at any Wal-Mart for less than $10 a spool is a huge bonus.
Russ E reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 12:49 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I also use this line on a lot of my rods. It's supple enough to use on a spinning rod, (it's actually what I use for shakyheads), but strong enough and has enough abrasion resistance to use for jigs and T-rigs. The fact it that I can buy it at any Wal-Mart for less than $10 a spool is a huge bonus.
it was a little too stiff for my liking on spinning reels. I do use it as a leader for braid on my shakyhead rod.
I have a spool of 8lb kastking flourokote coming tomorrow. we will see how it works on spinning reels.
volzfan59 reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 10:42 AM, Captain Hooked said:I got some in 10lb. May try it out. I feel like it doesn’t cast as far though. What you think?
I don't know Captain Hooked, I've used Excel 10 lb on my BPS Pro Qualifier casting reels, on Crankin Sticks and on my CarbonLite spinning rods and reels for years. I feel like it cast as well and as far as any other mono I've tried. I'm not a huge floro fan, so I don't have a comparison.
Tyler. reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 10:42 AM, volzfan59 said:I don't know Captain Hooked, I've used Excel 10 lb on my BPS Pro Qualifier casting reels, on Crankin Sticks and on my CarbonLite spinning rods and reels for years. I feel like it cast as well and as far as any other mono I've tried. I'm not a huge floro fan, so I don't have a comparison.
What about Berkley trilene xl smooth casting line?
Tyler. reply :
@volzfan59 like this. Academy has some in the blueish tint I wanna try. Easy to see above water. For $6 why not
new2BC4bass reply :
On 11/26/2018 at 10:42 AM, Tyler. said:I got some in 10lb. May try it out. I feel like it doesn’t cast as far though. What you think?
I think if you aren't getting the distance you think you should be getting, then you should be looking elsewhere. Highly doubt it is the line.
On 11/26/2018 at 10:44 AM, Tyler. said:I have been using the cheapo p-line fluorocarbon. How’s this compare? I have seen it before but never tried. Too bad it don’t come in green. I may buy it and give it a try. Love my Walmart fishing section!
Lucky you. Mine sucks although it does carry some cheap line. Don't remember what brands, but Trilene may be one. I used nothing but XL on my spinning rods (only kind I had at the time) for a good many years.
Dr. Watson reply :
I really like Trilene sensation as far as mono/copoly goes. Lately I've been getting into Sunline flourocarbon, which can be found relatively inexpensive at certain places. I also like suffix siege and seaguar.
I forgot yo-zuri hybrid, hi could I forget that????
NittyGrittyBoy reply :
Ive never used flouro/copoly. I used mono long time back and once I swapped to braid I've never looked back. I use powerpro and every reel I own.
But I have a reel that needs new line and so I think I might try the hi seas Grand slam. Thanks for info guys, wish me luck
Tyler. reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 6:55 PM, NittyGrittyBoy said:Ive never used flouro/copoly. I used mono long time back and once I swapped to braid I've never looked back. I use powerpro and every reel I own.
But I have a reel that needs new line and so I think I might try the hi seas Grand slam. Thanks for info guys, wish me luck
what type of leader do you use with the power pro? if you do use a leader what knot you tie the leader and braid together with?
NYWayfarer reply :
Berkley Trilene Big Game mono or Kastking Flourokote is what I have on my baitcasters.
Tyler. reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 11:17 PM, NYWayfarer said:Berkley Trilene Big Game mono or Kastking Flourokote is what I have on my baitcasters.
what pound you using on the big game?
NYWayfarer reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 11:22 PM, Tyler. said:what pound you using on the big game?
Usually 10# or sometimes 12#
volzfan59 reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 11:30 AM, Tyler. said:@volzfan59 like this. Academy has some in the blueish tint I wanna try. Easy to see above water. For $6 why not
The "blueish tint" means it's fluorescent, meaning if will glow under a black light. It's great for night fishing. I've never been a big night fishermen, so I stick with green or clear.
To your question, as of me resigning at BPS in June, Excel mono was being made by Pure Fishing. They are the parent company of both Trilene and Stern. Same stuff, cheaper price.
Tyler. reply :
On 11/28/2018 at 2:46 AM, volzfan59 said:The "blueish tint" means it's fluorescent, meaning if will glow under a black light. It's great for night fishing. I've never been a big night fishermen, so I stick with green or clear.
To your question, as of me resigning at BPS in June, Excel mono was being made by Pure Fishing. They are the parent company of both Trilene and Stern. Same stuff, cheaper price.
Is it this that you are using?
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-excel-monofilament-line-jumbo-spool
NittyGrittyBoy reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 10:20 PM, Tyler. said:what type of leader do you use with the power pro? if you do use a leader what knot you tie the leader and braid together with?
I don't use a leader. Straight braid for several years. I have a fishing buddy begging me to try flouro. So this looks like a cheap way to shut him up haha!
I live by the motto "fish with braid, fish with confidence"
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MickD reply :
On 11/27/2018 at 11:09 AM, Tyler. said:What about Berkley trilene xl smooth casting line?
It is a great casting line. 12-14 pound test is about as good as it gets for casting performance. I've not yet tried Big Game, but will.
Tyler. reply :
I put this stuff in 10# on my baitcast reel to try it out in the backyard. Ummmm ya... this stuff is pretty thick and doesn’t spool very well. I guess I can’t complain because it was $2 at Walmart lol.
volzfan59 reply :
On 11/28/2018 at 3:33 AM, Tyler. said:Is it this that you are using?
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-excel-monofilament-line-jumbo-spool
That's it! I use everything from 4 lb to 17 lb. You probably know this already, but when your buying bulk line, the secret to keeping the line left on the spool is to store it in a dry, dark place. I keep mine in Rubbermaid style boxes, in my garage.
Tyler. reply :
On 11/29/2018 at 2:58 AM, Tyler. said:I put this stuff in 10# on my baitcast reel to try it out in the backyard. Ummmm ya... this stuff is pretty thick and doesn’t spool very well. I guess I can’t complain because it was $2 at Walmart lol.
@volzfan59 I figured you liked this stuff.. lol
Tyler. reply :
Just to get everyone's opinion on this.
If you are casting with a baitcaster and adjusting the spool tension and the breaks to the point of no backlash but when reeling the line in it tends to not get tight on the spool or just feels loose what may be the problem? The line to big for the spool? The line too stiff?
Big Rick reply :
On 11/29/2018 at 4:37 AM, Tyler. said:Just to get everyone's opinion on this.
If you are casting with a baitcaster and adjusting the spool tension and the breaks to the point of no backlash but when reeling the line in it tends to not get tight on the spool or just feels loose what may be the problem? The line to big for the spool? The line too stiff?
Often this is the result of light baits with little to no resistance in the water to cause tension on the line and spool while reeling. Texas rigs are a famous culprit since they're often used with fluorocarbon line that is inherently stiffer than a comparable diameter mono. And the line is a higher test pound which also results in a stiff line that won't lay smoothly. I recommend some line conditioner as a start. Soak your spool the night before you go fishing. Also, if you're using heavier line, right before you fish hook your bait on something, pull out about 20-30 yards of line and put considerable tension for about 5 seconds. When you give it slack it should lay straight. If not, repeat the process. This will eliminate any memory for the duration of your trip and make your spool lay much smoother.
Tyler. reply :
On 11/29/2018 at 5:38 AM, Big Rick said:Often this is the result of light baits with little to no resistance in the water to cause tension on the line and spool while reeling. Texas rigs are a famous culprit since they're often used with fluorocarbon line that is inherently stiffer than a comparable diameter mono. And the line is a higher test pound which also results in a stiff line that won't lay smoothly. I recommend some line conditioner as a start. Soak your spool the night before you go fishing. Also, if you're using heavier line, right before you fish hook your bait on something, pull out about 20-30 yards of line and put considerable tension for about 5 seconds. When you give it slack it should lay straight. If not, repeat the process. This will eliminate any memory for the duration of your trip and make your spool lay much smoother.
Ok. I have some real magic I been spraying on my lines since this last summer when I was introduced to it. Hopefully this stuff is decent enough for that.
Also so I changed my line out. The 10# mono stuff was too cheap and thick for the reel. This new stuff seems to be working great.
Tyler. reply :
I really like this stuff. It seems to cast really well.
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