Berkeley Big Game vs. Stren Original monofilament 2024
EGbassing reply :
Stren monofilament is more expensive, but does the quality reflect the price, or is the Big Game better? I'm going to buy a bulk spool of one of these for all around stuff. Which should I go with?
redmeansdistortion reply :
Big Game gets my vote. I've been using it a good decade or so now without issue. I was a Stren guy before, but the low price of Big Game got my attention and it works great on baitcasters. Big Game, while good, is far too stiff for spinning tackle so it will be best used on a casting setup. I was a Stren guy prior and my only complaint is that knots came undone from time to time. I've never had that issue with Big Game.
TBAG reply :
Never used Stren but I've been using Big Game for years on some of my baitcasters. I have no complaints and a plus, it's super cheap and readily available.
Todd2 reply :
Both are pretty good lines. But I give the edge to Stren. Handles better (less memory) and matches BG in abrasion resistance (if not a little better). Plus comes in my favorite clear blue fluorescent. Think of Stren as being somewhere between XT and XL, if you are familiar with those lines.
Glaucus reply :
Big Game. Stren is just a legendary name that is pretty mediocre to poor in modern times.
EGbassing reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 5:10 AM, Todd2 said:Both are pretty good lines. But I give the edge to Stren. Handles better (less memory) and matches BG in abrasion resistance (if not a little better). Plus comes in my favorite clear blue fluorescent. Think of Stren as being somewhere between XT and XL, if you are familiar with those lines.
I've used XT, but I don't know what XL is.
On 2/26/2019 at 4:50 AM, redmeansdistortion said:Big Game gets my vote. I've been using it a good decade or so now without issue. I was a Stren guy before, but the low price of Big Game got my attention and it works great on baitcasters. Big Game, while good, is far too stiff for spinning tackle so it will be best used on a casting setup. I was a Stren guy prior and my only complaint is that knots came undone from time to time. I've never had that issue with Big Game.
I used to use Stren but I don't remember what it was like. I think I'll go with big game though.
MN Fisher reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 5:20 AM, EGbassing said:I've used XT, but I don't know what XL is.
For mono, the only thing I use is Trilene XL - stands for eXtra Limp, vs XT which is eXtra Tough.
Never tried Big Game, never saw the need for it in my fishing. If I go over 12# test, then out comes the braid.
I do use Stren - but only the Flourocast.
Bankbeater reply :
When I started fishing I used Stren. I kept hearing about Big Game and tried it. Now I haven't fished with Stren in years.
Catt reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 4:46 AM, EGbassing said:I'm going to buy a bulk spool of one of these for all around stuff. Which should I go with
Berkley Big Game $6.68 for 900 yds at Wally World ????
jimmyjoe reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 4:46 AM, EGbassing said:..... all around stuff. .....
You didn't say whether your "all around stuiff" includes spinning gear or not. If it does, Stren is the choice. If you only use casting gear, then I vote for Big Game. jj
Fishingmickey reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 5:20 AM, EGbassing said:I've used XT, but I don't know what XL is.
I used to use Stren but I don't remember what it was like. I think I'll go with big game though.
XT is pretty much the same as Big Game IMHO. XT stands for extra tough. XL stands for extra limp. I think without fact checking that XT is a slighty larger diameter then XL and is about the same diameter as Big Game for the rated breaking strength. I used to use the XL for many many years until fluorocarbon and Sun line came along.
The Bassman reply :
Stren. Bill Dance wouldn't be caught without it.....until High Seas pays him more money again.
Hulkster reply :
if you would like a mono that works well on both spinning and casting, try Sufix Siege.
its as strong as Big Game but much more limp, limp enough to use on spinning gear.
its about the only mono I've found that has properties that is good on both spinning and casting hear. and its abrasion resistant too. but it is thick like Big Game though. same diameter.
jbrew73 reply :
I used to be a stren user but I switched to big game about the same time I switched to sunline sniper for bottom contact lures. Big game now feels like a rubber band to me and I’m thinking of going back to stren just to see if stren is actually better or if my perception of nylon mono as a whole has changed.
i have one reel spooled in sunline defier based on wrb’s recommendation of it and to be honest it is way better than big game but obviously cost more.
Line price is not a major influence to me considering how much I spend on rods. I think quality lines that help me detect bites is a must have for my rigs .
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
I like suffix siege for what its worth.
Todd2 reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 8:49 AM, jbrew73 said:I used to be a stren user but I switched to big game about the same time I switched to sunline sniper for bottom contact lures. Big game now feels like a rubber band to me and I’m thinking of going back to stren just to see if stren is actually better or if my perception of nylon mono as a whole has changed.
I don't think you'll notice too much difference between Stren and BG in terms of sensitivity. At least I can't and I have both on several different rods. Neither will be as sensitive as fluoro but when you factor in price and knot strength, mono still has a place in my boat. I do have braid on a couple and have used fluoro in the past some too.
Boomstick reply :
Fatter diameter Stren has knot strength that is similar to flurocarbon but Big Game does not have any knot strength issues and is cheaper so Big Game gets my vote
If I'm going to spend more on a better line, I'm going with Sufix Siege (Trilene XT isn't bad either)
NYWayfarer reply :
Simple answer, use both. Go with Stren 4-8# line on finesse spinning setups and Berkley Big Game 10# or greater for baitcasters.
FishTank reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 10:10 PM, NYWayfarer said:Simple answer, use both. Go with Stren 4-8# line on finesse spinning setups and Berkley Big Game 10# or greater for baitcasters.
This gets my vote. Both lines are cheap and do a good job. Personally I like Big Game better but one of my fishing buddies uses Stren and never has any issues.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 11:58 PM, FishTank said:This gets my vote. Both lines are cheap and do a good job. Personally I like Big Game better but one of my fishing buddies uses Stren and never has any issues.
Stren 8# clear blue fluorescent is still one of my go to choices for mono lines. Used it for many, many years faithfully.
bowhunter63 reply :
Big Game,Never had problems with it for years now.
Stephen B reply :
Stren easily for me. More supple and manageable with less memory. Big Game is stiff IMO. I think that Trilene XL and Stren are worth the price increase for me. I'm good friends with a PF employee and he says that Stren is across the board the best mono line across the board in terms of cast ability, knot strength, suppleness, and abrasion resistance among all Pure Fishing branded monofilaments as they have tested them in some simulation.
Todd2 reply :
On 2/27/2019 at 8:41 AM, Stephen B said:Been told by a Pure Fishing buddy that Stren is across the board is the best mono line across the board in terms of cast ability, knot strength, suppleness, and abrasion resistance among all Pure Fishing branded monofilaments as they have tested them in some simulation.
I agree with your buddy.
Stephen B reply :
On 2/27/2019 at 8:46 AM, Todd2 said:I agree with your buddy.
Me too. I could definitely see it. I like Stren and Trilene XL but usually fish Stren Original. Great Line.
Boomstick reply :
On 2/26/2019 at 10:10 PM, NYWayfarer said:Simple answer, use both. Go with Stren 4-8# line on finesse spinning setups and Berkley Big Game 10# or greater for baitcasters.
Well said. I use 2lb and 4lb Stren for trout and it's perfect for that. I usually use Sufix Siege in 8+lb test line but will use Big Game if I'm in a pinch.
RB 77 reply :
Both are alright. Stren seems more supple and manageable, while Big Game seems more abrasion resistant and durable. Choose accordingly to what your preference is.
JWOA reply :
big game gets my vote been using it for a whle
islandbass reply :
I like big game as it is so economical. Stren is a solid line.
Im going to share what I think is an odd story. If you’ve ever read my posts, for years, spinnerbaits were a nemesis, a “can’t even catch a cold with it” lure for me. I bought a filler spool of 14# stren for salmon fishing probably back in 2007 that worked well but it’s been in my line box for years in the garage.
Spinnerbaits, curse those things. It didn’t matter what I did. How I retrieved it, the rod I used, the hours of online research, the different types of line and strengths. I gave up on spinnerbaits probably back in 2009.
In 2018, I decided to give spinnerbaits another go. Same results. I was out of 12# mono and needed some before going fishing but had none and I didn’t want to waste time going to the store. I stumbled across that 14# spool of stren and thought, “It’s thicker than I want to use but beggars can’t be choosers,” so I spoiled it up.
To make a long story short, I caught my first spinnerbait bass. Not only that, I caught 7 bass on a spinnerbait in about 15 minutes time. Even got my first buzzbait bass. Guys, I started fishing in 2004. That 14 ^#*}*#*}^ years long!!!
Over the next few weeks, I was catching bass on spinnerbaits, ranging from strike kings to $1 Walmart specials, double willow or other blade combo.
I had to analyze and investigate and what came to light was the 14# fluorescent blue line. This was the difference. I even used a different reel with 12# mono and 10#, no bites. Swap out for 14# fluorescent blue and WHAM!!!!
These ornery Pacific Northwest bass in my area were in tune with this.
Now, I like big game and I use it but for spinnerbaits, I am going to have to go with stren’s fluorescent blue.
Therefore, I had to go with the bait monkey option ... both lines.
primetime reply :
Both are really good lines, I like Stren because I have used it for years and if you like to watch your line for strikes, the original blue color is a line I have used for decades. I find that Stren, Big Game, Trilene XL are all quality and priced right. All are easy to handle but I have found that for me, Trilene XL and Stren handle the best on both casting gear and spinning gear and rarely get twists etc...I use XL around cover and do not break off more fish than I would using a stiffer more abrasion resistant line. I actually think I break off more fish on FLuorocarbon that costs 4x the money at times.
Stren just doesn't adverstise much, but it is still pound for pound as good as any other mono imo. Just get whichever you like best in terms of color etc...
Shimano_1 reply :
I've used big game for years with great results and its usually cheaper. Win win
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