Line Reccomendations For Spinning Reel? 2025
SpinnerbaitSlinger reply :
I have a 7' MH Abu Garcia Vendetta spinning rod paired with a Shimano Slade 2000FA reel. Bought the setup for finesse fishing; shakey head, drop shot, weightless plastics, etc. Looking for a good fluorocarbon line to fill with because I don't like messing with leaders. What do y'all use or recommend?
Tywithay reply :
I like 8lb fluoro, either Tatsu or Sniper. With a MH rod, I'd suggest 15-20lb braid+leader though. Not really soft enough to handle light line, in my opinion.
JigMe reply :
Try 6lb P-line or Seaguar, but I braided line w/ leader works much better for spinning gear.
Tywithay reply :
On 2/16/2014 at 10:24 AM, JigMe said:Try 6lb P-line or Seaguar, but I braided line w/ leader works much better for spinning gear.
I disagree with working "better." They both work equally well. Both have their pros and cons.
aavery2 reply :
Put me in the boat of braid with a leader also, as I have seen no down side to it. If you want to run straight FC, it needs to be a quality line and fairly light, otherwise you will have problems. I would recommend Tatsu or Invisx
backcast88 reply :
I would use 7lb or 8lb Sunline Sniper. I started using the 8lb recently and really like it. I haven't used Tatsu and probably will not since the price is a lot higher then I can afford on fishing line.
Another alternative would be 8lb Trilene XL Pro Fluoro (new stuff in red packaging). Very close in performance to Sunline Sniper but has a hair more memory. Not enough to really cause issues but it does have more memory then the Sniper.
A line a lot of people will tell you to use is Seaguar InvizX. I have used it and would say to avoid it. It handles well on a spinning reel but doesn't have any abrasion resistance and has a ton of stretch. For the same price I would get Sunline Sniper or Trilene XL Pro.
SpinnerbaitSlinger reply :
I had thought about 8-10lb Invizx. My hesitation with braid is the stretch properties and tying on leaders. I feel like a fluorocarbon would compliment the stiffer rod by offering some shock absorption.
Stingray23 reply :
I use 8 and 10 lb Seaguar Invizx.
fishguy613 reply :
i wouldve gone ML instead of MH for those techniques personally and straight 6-8lb fluoro is great
shakey head and drop shot you will probably be throwing pretty light weights, with that rod your casting distance will suffer and also you wont be able to feel as well either, just throwing it out there
Nick49 reply :
10 or 15 lb high vis braid with 6' fluoro leader for me.
Mike2841 reply :
I use 20lb braid on my spinning reels
The Fisher reply :
Copolymer Silver Thread AN 40 at 6 lb.
Casts far, good knot strength, very abrasion resistant.
CJV reply :
On 2/16/2014 at 11:24 AM, backcast88 said:I would use 7lb or 8lb Sunline Sniper. I started using the 8lb recently and really like it. I haven't used Tatsu and probably will not since the price is a lot higher then I can afford on fishing line.
Another alternative would be 8lb Trilene XL Pro Fluoro (new stuff in red packaging). Very close in performance to Sunline Sniper but has a hair more memory. Not enough to really cause issues but it does have more memory then the Sniper.
A line a lot of people will tell you to use is Seaguar InvizX. I have used it and would say to avoid it. It handles well on a spinning reel but doesn't have any abrasion resistance and has a ton of stretch. For the same price I would get Sunline Sniper or Trilene XL Pro.
X2 on 6-8# sunline sniper!
JigMe reply :
On 2/16/2014 at 10:57 AM, Tywithay said:I disagree with working "better." They both work equally well. Both have their pros and cons.
You get the benefit of both if you tie a leader to the main line, most of the time I don't even need to set the hook but hey it is personal preference.
Felix77 reply :
My preference is 10lb braid and use a leader if you feel you need it. 8 or 10lb FC
SpinnerbaitSlinger reply :
For my spinning applications I feel like the visibility factor of fluorocarbon is beneficial. Im just not fond of tying leaders.
J Francho reply :
I have three spinners with 6# fluoro, one with Invisx, two with Tatsu. One smaller 1000 size has 15# braid, another with 20# braid. I'd say for general finesse work, a softer, stretchier flouro in 6 or 8# size will work best, if you don't like the braid and leader route.
Tywithay reply :
On 2/16/2014 at 10:38 PM, JigMe said:You get the benefit of both if you tie a leader to the main line, most of the time I don't even need to set the hook but hey it is personal preference.
If you use braid as a main line, you lose sensitivity when the line is slack. That doesn't always work for me.
SirSnookalot reply :
I'm a braid user. I'm not a line watcher, my eyes are always roving around looking for signs on the water. I don't feel too handicapped with a slack line, I do my best to keep my tip low and out of the wind as much a possible. There are drawbacks to braid, mainly for me it's windknots and I get a lot of them in freshwater, not so much in salt. For me any way, I'd rather deal with a knot then having to troll my line twist out.
JigMe reply :
On 2/17/2014 at 12:07 PM, Tywithay said:If you use braid as a main line, you lose sensitivity when the line is slack. That doesn't always work for me.
You lose sensitivity regardless of what line you use, I am using both Flouro and braided line with my spinning gears. My sensitivity increased using braided lines, but I will use Flouro lines if I am fishing soft plastic jerkbaits in the open water. It is personal preference, and I happen to agree with many Pros on the tour that Braided line + leader works pretty well.
Tywithay reply :
On 2/17/2014 at 10:01 PM, JigMe said:You lose sensitivity regardless of what line you use, I am using both Flouro and braided line with my spinning gears. My sensitivity increased using braided lines, but I will use Flouro lines if I am fishing soft plastic jerkbaits in the open water. It is personal preference, and I happen to agree with many Pros on the tour that Braided line + leader works pretty well
True, you lose sensitivity regardless. Fluoro atleast has SOME slack line sensitivity. The better quality and stiffer the fluoro, the more sensitive it will be; even when slack. Braid gives you zero slack line sensitivity. The lack of stretch makes it extremely sensitive when the line is tight though. Plus you have the added strength, which can be a plus if that's something you value.
SpinnerbaitSlinger reply :
Im really looking for a line that is manageable across many applications on a spinning reel. It is my only spinning setup. Visibility, manageability, and not overpowering the intended purpose are my main concerns.
roadwarrior reply :
Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6
Tywithay reply :
On 2/18/2014 at 6:09 AM, SpinnerbaitSlinger said:Im really looking for a line that is manageable across many applications on a spinning reel. It is my only spinning setup. Visibility, manageability, and not overpowering the intended purpose are my main concerns.
I think you'd be pleased with 6lb or 8lb sniper. I personally prefer the 8lb because, for whatever reason, big catfish like to eat small jigs in these parts. A little KVD Line Conditioner helps if by chance you do have some manageability issues. I've had the 8lb on my Stradic 2500FJ for almost 8 months though and haven't seen any unmanageable memory issues to this point.
bassin is addicting reply :
TufLine Supercast...
12lb is = to 6lb mono diameter
15lb is = to 8lb mono diameter
i started using it last year on 2 spinning setups and really like it. strong, no wind knots, casting distance is amazing, good sensitivity, thin enough that line visibility is not an issue. IMO.
i would recommend it..
SpinnerbaitSlinger reply :
what kind of line is tufline? ive never heard of it
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/19/2014 at 12:47 AM, SpinnerbaitSlinger said:what kind of line is tufline? ive never heard of it
It's braided line.
I use 10 or 15 lb braid on my spinning reels (all my spinning reels have braid as mainline). I will then use a leader.
bassin is addicting reply :
it is NOT your typical braid...it was designed with spinning reels in mind....and no need for a leader at all..
this is from TW
The longest-casting and easiest handling superline TUF-Line has ever developed, TUF-Line SuperCast will change the way you think about braided line. Utilizing a revolutionary post-process coating that adds lubricity, this new coating allows SuperCast to have superior castability and distance compared to monofilament, fluorocarbon, or standard braided lines. The added lubricity also allows knots to cinch down tighter for higher strength and security.
Manufactured with a unique bi-component process, TUF-Line SuperCast incorporates an exclusive inside-out coating process that ensures a perfectly round, smooth, and highly abrasion-resistant superline that does not break down or lose its rigidity with prolonged use. The coating process of SuperCast also ensures permanent coloration of the line so the color won’t fade, flake, or bleed.
SuperCast with its smooth outer coating, quietly glides through the rod guides without the tell-tale braided line screech, allowing for longer casting distance and a stealthier approach when flipping or punching. SuperCast also eliminates common issues associated with spinning reels when using braided lines, like poor bail performance, tip wraps, and wind knots. So if you have been hesitant to try braided lines on your spinning reels, SuperCast is the perfect choice. For casting reel applications the ultra-round construction of SuperCast virtually eliminates the line's ability to dig into itself and will give you trouble-free handling all day long. So whether you are using a casting or spinning reel you will find SuperCast to be the quietest and easiest to manage superline ever designed. TUF-Line SuperCast delivers a significant advancement in superlines by producing a line that has the smoothness and handling of monofilament and the toughness of braid.
J Francho reply :
It's not a traditional braid. It's a fused and coated micro filament line. Think Fireline original with a slick coating. I wouldn't classify it as a spinning only line, but it's break strength is about double standard mono per diameter. So, 30# SuperCast is similar to 15# mono.
SirSnookalot reply :
I've used both the 12 and 20# supercast lines both on spinning, at first I liked it. The 12# was used mostly fishing weedless flukes with leader and BB swivel, I had the same line twist and windknots as any other braid. Similar scenario with the 20#, used with my barracuda tubes that constantly rotate 360 degrees. Not saying any strength was lost but I did have an uneasy feeling with the coating always breaking off.
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