Best Monofilament For Baitcaster 2025
Fuese54 reply :
I need to find a good inexpensive line to use for my Revo SX. I tried 20 pound sufix siege but it would not sit right on the spool and I had trouble casting. I don't want to use braid or fluorocarbon, but I need to find a strong low memory mono to use.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
I stand by 12 pound Berkley Big Game.
Fuese54 reply :
Looking for monofilament or copolymer line, what are your suggestions? I mostly use topwater, Texas rigs, and spinnerbaits
FishTank reply :
Trilene XL 12lb has worked great for me.
Avalonjohn44 reply :
Cajun Red 12 or 14lb. Cheap, strong. And red.
*Hank reply :
On 4/14/2015 at 10:15 AM, Demonic Forrest said:I stand by 12 pound Berkley Big Game.
That's what I use it's a great line for the money.
ChrisWi reply :
P line Cx Premium
roadwarrior reply :
Sunline Super Natural
new2BC4bass reply :
Heaviest mono I use is 17#. Larger the diameter, the more problem with coiling. I've got 8# and 12# Siege on several reels. Love it. I also have Cajun Red Cast on 3 reels. Never a problem with it either. Super Natural is working well on the one reel I have it on. I used Trilene XL for all of my youth. Only changed because I wanted to try other lines. Works very well on spinning reels so you know it will work very well on a baitcast reel as well. I am trying AN40 on some reels now (in 8# & 12#) as a friend told me he used it for years and it is an excellent handling line. I like Big Game, but for me it has a tendency to coil for the first few casts after sitting awhile. I tried P-line CX, and liked it, but it broke down in the spool. Probably because it was my first baitcast reel and got kinked from backlashes.
Cody21w reply :
1. mccoy mean green or yo zuri hybrid - amazing abrasion resistance
2. suffix elite
new2BC4bass reply :
I have to say from the reading I've done that any line that is highly abrasive resistant is going to be a harder line. Look at the fluorocarbon line tests TT did as an example. Not saying that will be true 100% of the time, but bet it is close. Izorline Platinum and P-line CXX are both highly abrasive resistant and more prone to coil than most lines.
EDIT: I put 14# Izorline Platinum on my daughter's reel because she fishes Senkos almost exclusively the little she gets out. She complained of backlashes. I re-spooled with 12# Siege and haven't heard a word from her since.
Cgrinder reply :
10 or 12 lb Siege. It runs a little thick diameter-wise, so that would explain your issues with the 20 lb. At $7-8 for 300 yards, the price is right.
Penguino reply :
On 4/14/2015 at 10:13 AM, Fuese54 said:I need to find a good inexpensive line to use for my Revo SX. I tried 20 pound sufix siege but it would not sit right on the spool and I had trouble casting. I don't want to use braid or fluorocarbon, but I need to find a strong low memory mono to use.
I feel for you man... lol I used to have 17 pound camo siege and it was a mess. Big game is probably the most inexpensive line that people will recommend to you.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Pline CX it's a bit softer line than CXX, it's very strong, comes in clear/blue fluorescent. It's good line. If line is not winding properly, it's the angle at which your holding the reel vs either your bait, or
when spooling on the line in the first place. Get a proper line winding tool... It will last years & years.
hoosierbass07 reply :
Right now I have Trilene 14 pound XT on my one baitcaster and so far I really like it. I don't use my baitcaster much but since putting it on Iv'e only had a few small backlashes and one big one that was my fault, but even then the line did not kink up when I was trying to fix it. That Trilene XT is sort of becoming my favorite for baitcaster use.
Hurricane reply :
I have Berkley Iron Silk mono on one of my baitcasters and I absolutely love it. Awesome line..
WIGuide reply :
12# Berkley XT will treat you well.
Catt reply :
15# Big Game 
FryDog62 reply :
Here has been my evolution after experimenting with several lines on my bait casting rods:
1) First line was Trilene 100% fluorocarbon. I found the line stretched too much - on long casts it was like setting the hook with a rubber band and I would miss too many hook-ups. Also, its fluorocarbon and I grew tired of rats nests.
2) I switched to Berkley XL. Much easier to handle and less stretch than Trilene fluorocarbon. However, not very abrasion resistant.
3) The line I settled on was Yo-Zuri Hybrid. Stretches less than either of the above, and doesn't absorb water and become stretchier over time. Also very abrasion resistant, and little to no rats nests.
A close second for me was Trilene XT but it is a little thicker in diameter than YH.
Rich in Co reply :
I'm still using Triline XL green for my mono apps, and have never felt the need to try another brand
rosshilk reply :
I recently spooled my cheapest reel an old BP extreme with 8# cajun red line and it casts a d**n mile. I have caught 6 four pounders this year on this setup with a lipless and it has not failed me yet. The line is extremely cheap, but effective. I don't know what kind of fishing you plan to do with your reel so 8# might be too light. I would not go over 12 or 14 though when using monofilament I want my rod and reel to cast a mile its crucial to my success with different crankbaits in my opinion.
A-Jay reply :
On 4/14/2015 at 10:13 AM, Fuese54 said:I need to find a good inexpensive line to use for my Revo SX. I tried 20 pound sufix siege but it would not sit right on the spool and I had trouble casting. I don't want to use braid or fluorocarbon, but I need to find a strong low memory mono to use.
Berkley Big Game Green 12lb is a good inexpensive line. Especially while still fairly new.
At $9 bucks for 1175yd - you can change it out often. Best bet right there money wise.
A-Jay
kychris reply :
I saw all of the recommendations in other posts for big game and tried it. It works great and is really cheap. I use #15 but I'll try 12# next.
Silas reply :
Bulk rolls of YOZURI HYBRID. In 10 or 12.
I actually try out my new finesse reels with 6 pound to get used to casting them. I leave it permanently on my Curado 50 E.
That way I can re spool often.
Mr_Frodo reply :
Nothing fancy here. I just use Stren original and have never had a problem . I use the low visibility green. works for me
basswrangler83 reply :
I have suffix siege 17# on one of my baitcasters, never had a problem. I use it for spinnerbaits and swim jigs. Have also flipped jigs with it a few times with good results.
iceintheveins reply :
I prefer Original Stren or Suffix Elite.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Stren Original or Trilene XL. Very similar lines. Low Vis Green in 12# is the only stuff I use.
tappinbass reply :
Finally, someone saying Stren, I have used 14 lb lo-vis green for years. No problems. I find way less knots and nests with Stren than with Trilene.
wisconsin heat reply :
Line Diameter is your problem, 20lb test mono is very large for a standard low-profile baitcast reel. I would try a line .010 - .014 rating in diameter (inches) My favorite line is Stren Super Knot. I like it in 8lb test for most applications, because like Sufix Siege, Super Knot is a line that runs bigger, about one size up. 8 lb Super Knot is comparable to say 10lb Trilene XL or Stren Original.
Raul reply :
Trilene Big Game here also
That stuff don´t work, don´t buy it, it´s junk
Another victim of that junk ( gotta show it cuz I don´t ketch fish like that everyday 
)
KayakBasser reply :
The best line for cheap is trilene xt 14 pound moss green.
bassr95 reply :
You really can't go wrong with monofilament from any major brand. In my experience there is not a significant difference between brands when you are putting mono on a baitcaster. Your choice of line size will have a large impact on how much memory the line has.
Bruce424 reply :
Mccoy extra clear or stren original work great
greentrout reply :
Today, stood on top of a flood detention pipe pitching Zoom June Bug worms on 10lb. Cajun Red line and watched 'em hit 'em both in clear water hit 'em. Tough conditions and Cajun Red comes through again.On 4/14/2015 at 10:54 AM, Avalonjohn44 said:Avalonjohn44, on 13 Apr 2015 - 9:54 PM, said:
Cajun Red 12 or 14lb. Cheap, strong. And red.
Old school basser...
PremiumTime75 reply :
I've been walking past that Berkley big game too long so I grabbed it recently....new go to.
S. Sass reply :
Purchased a Lews Tournament MB from a member here. It was loaded with Coastal Brown 12lb Trilene Big Game. I had no problem catching the 6.25 lber the other day with it on a 4.5" hard swimbait. I actually used Trilene Big Game for many years off and on as it was always available locally for a reasonable price. I never knew they had Coastal Brown color though no one here seems to stock that color. 
Advantage reply :
On 4/14/2015 at 10:16 AM, Fuese54 said:Looking for monofilament or copolymer line, what are your suggestions? I mostly use topwater, Texas rigs, and spinnerbaits
For copolymer...hands down for strength and abrasion resistance it would be P-Line. It's only real drawback is it has memory, which can be dealt with by pre-stretching it before each outing. Tie off to your bumper or a tree or whatever, back up 30 to 50 yds then get the line fairly tight and then pull it pretty tight and hold for several seconds and then wind it back on. It's a line that can pull big fish out of heavy cover with confidence but make sure to make a clear your spool after every hookset kindof line too, it will bury itself in the spool every time you set the hook.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 5/30/2016 at 10:27 AM, Advantage said:For copolymer...hands down for strength and abrasion resistance it would be P-Line. It's only real drawback is it has memory, which can be dealt with by pre-stretching it before each outing. Tie off to your bumper or a tree or whatever, back up 30 to 50 yds then get the line fairly tight and then pull it pretty tight and hold for several seconds and then wind it back on. It's a line that can pull big fish out of heavy cover with confidence but make sure to make a clear your spool after every hookset kindof line too, it will bury itself in the spool every time you set the hook.
I assume you are talking about CXX?? A friend (Tomustang) use to use 15# on all his reels. Don't know about now. He never mentioned having to clear his spool after every hookset. Personally I would be looking for another line if that is the case. Nor would I want to pre-stretch my line before every outing. Are you sure you are putting a plug in for P-Line? Sounds more like you are warning us away from it.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Big Game for mono, Pline C21 for copolymer.
Advantage reply :
On 5/30/2016 at 1:20 PM, new2BC4bass said:I assume you are talking about CXX?? A friend (Tomustang) use to use 15# on all his reels. Don't know about now. He never mentioned having to clear his spool after every hookset. Personally I would be looking for another line if that is the case. Nor would I want to pre-stretch my line before every outing. Are you sure you are putting a plug in for P-Line? Sounds more like you are warning us away from it.
Yes the CXX, I don't always prestretch it. I love the line, the stuff is awesome for strength and abrasion resistance.
Advantage reply :
On 5/31/2016 at 11:10 AM, Advantage said:Yes the CXX, I don't always prestretch it. I love the line, the stuff is awesome for strength and abrasion resistance.
Yes, the C21 as well. Also, by clearing the spool I don't mean the entire spool. I mostly use it for flipping and pitching so we're only talking 10 to 30 ft of line out most of the time.
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