Monofilament Fishing Line 2024
Green Trout reply :
The reality is Monofilament gets over-looked. Everyone is obsessed with braid and fluro, and mono doesn't get the use it needs to. I think one thing that draws people away from this line is the stretch creates less sensitivity. However, you can easily over come this with using a very sensitive Rod. The stretch is a good thing becUse that's was keeps fish buttoned on the hook. If no stretch, more often than not that hook is going to tear a hole in the mouth and you will loose the fish. I also like the way mono casts compared to other lines. In addition, it's so much more inexpensive and you can change out the line you use without having much expense. In conclusion, you should pick up mono and give it a shot. It's a great line with numerous advantages.
Alonerankin2 reply :
No no no no.. Mono is not overlooked by everyone, between it and hybrid, copolys, I have about 50,000 yds of it, 1000 of FC, 100 yds of braid... I like it just fine thank you very much!
DaveT63 reply :
I love mono. With the exception of one reel with flouro (bought it used spooled with new line), and my frog rod spooled with braid, mono is all I use.
Cgrinder reply :
You keep saying this, but I don't lose fish with trebles and braid. If you're tearing holes in their mouths, you're horsing them in or your drag's too tight.
troutbum1 reply :
Iv'e tried braid three times, hated it. wind not's,for salt water it cut's easy on the rocks. But it will cut your fingers. I have never had a problem with mono on fresh water and salt water. Bass fishing i use mono. salt water fishing piers, boats, surf i use mono. This year for fresh water i'm trying floro. I use it for top shots and shock leaders for the salt. Now i'll try it for fresh water.
0119 reply :
Hate braid. Unimpressed by flourocarbon. I use mono for all applications with no regrets. Who cares what 'internet Andy' uses anyway.
robster80 reply :
copoly or mono for ma
robster80 reply :
me
RustyShackleford reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 1:50 AM, troutbum1 said:Iv'e tried braid three times, hated it. wind not's,for salt water it cut's easy on the rocks. But it will cut your fingers. I have never had a problem with mono on fresh water and salt water. Bass fishing i use mono. salt water fishing piers, boats, surf i use mono. This year for fresh water i'm trying floro. I use it for top shots and shock leaders for the salt. Now i'll try it for fresh water.
Don't start talking about braid cutting hands. There's been a few times that birdnest wouldn't work itself out and while pulling in the lure, it's been taken. Mono will happily cut deep.
new2BC4bass reply :
Braid on 2 spinning reels and on 4 b/c reels (one purchased already spooled with braid), fluorocarbon on 2 b/c reels. Everything else carries mono although I do plan on trying some co-polymers.
A-Jay reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 3:36 AM, 119 said:Hate braid. Unimpressed by flourocarbon. I use mono for all applications with no regrets. Who cares what 'internet Andy' uses anyway.
That Guy's a Tool.
A-Jay
scaleface reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 1:50 AM, troutbum1 said:Iv'e tried braid three times, hated it. wind not's,for salt water it cut's easy on the rocks. But it will cut your fingers.
I hold the rod in front of the reel with the line running between the thumb and index finger. I have always done it like this and am not going to change. When I set the hook with braid it cuts deeply into my finger. I know I am doing it wrong and should let go but thats just the way it is .LOL
Turtle135 reply :
I am a big fan of Trilene XT monofilament for fishing for largemouth with baitcasting gear. I tend to go heavy on the pound test to combat the stretch issue.
troutbum1 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 3:48 AM, RustyShackleford said:Don't start talking about braid cutting hands. There's been a few times that birdnest wouldn't work itself out and while pulling in the lure, it's been taken. Mono will happily cut deep.
Rusty, yes i can talk about braid cutting. i cut myself with it. Now you shouldn't be pulling on a birds nest that hard, There are post's on how to properly pick at a birds nest. You like braid, fine : keep using it. I love mono, that's what floats my boat. As long as we are all fishing.
RustyShackleford reply :
No no, you took it wrong. I was pulling the rat-l trap in and a smallie took it. Tore my hands to shreds. Have since spent quality money on reels. My Lew's as yet to backlash and I doubt it ever will.
0119 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 4:41 AM, scaleface said:I hold the rod in front of the reel with the line running between the thumb and index finger. I have always done it like this and am not going to change. When I set the hook with braid it cuts deeply into my finger. I know I am doing it wrong and should let go but thats just the way it is .LOL
Sounds like the way Hank Parker holds his casting gear, always feeling the line in front of the reel line guide.
Sam reply :
Green, once upon a time, back in the good ole days, here was the rule of thumb for your line:
Mono - for treble hook baits and topwaters.
Flouro - all other baits.
Now the pros are touting flouro for all presentations along with braid for heavy cover and topwaters.
I still go by the old rule and use only mono on treble hook and topwater baits.
Flouro for everything else other than for heavy cover and sometimes, topwaters like frogs and toads.
FloridaFishinFool reply :
One thing I noticed missing in the OP was the line memory issue of mono which I absolutely despise with a passion! Talk about ruining casts... ugh!
20 plus years of mono was a way too lengthy unpleasant painful experience I wish I could go back and do over again, this time not using mono.
I have made the switch to braid and fused superlines and the only thing I use mono for is backing on a spool and that's it. No looking back and no regrets.
RustyShackleford reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 8:25 AM, FloridaFishinFool said:One thing I noticed missing in the OP was the line memory issue of mono which I absolutely despise with a passion! Talk about ruining casts... ugh!
20 plus years of mono was a way too lengthy unpleasant painful experience I wish I could go back and do over again, this time not using mono.
I have made the switch to braid and fused superlines and the only thing I use mono for is backing on a spool and that's it. No looking back and no regrets.
If you're having line memory issues with mono, that's on your end. It's all I've ever used and I've never had an issue with the exception of when I allowed my old man to put line on my reels. If it's put on correctly, it'll work just fine. The few times I've used fluoro I've run into memory problems. The occasional braid I use (Spiderwire, forgot which sub-brand), I actually love it. Love the diameter, the feel, didn't feel like braid. Just can't get used to the fraying that occurs to it after every lure change.
Alonerankin2 reply :
LOL, hey line doesn't stay on my reels long enough to develop memory.. I change out..Alot!
To each fisher their own, right? Right!
RustyShackleford reply :
That brings up a question...why change so often?
FloridaFishinFool reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 8:58 AM, RustyShackleford said:If you're having line memory issues with mono, that's on your end.
I disagree with this statement. The line comes off the brand new original spool with line memory and it does not take long for it to develop a new memory from my reel's spools.
The issue of line memory resides with the product itself and is not unique to me.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 9:27 AM, RustyShackleford said:That brings up a question...why change so often?
Old habits die hard..
Catt reply :
Berkley Big Game! 
RustyShackleford reply :
If I see one more person say big game and it doesn't say as backer line, I'm gonna go punch it out on the heavy bag.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:32 AM, RustyShackleford said:If I see one more person say big game and it doesn't say as backer line, I'm gonna go punch it out on the heavy bag.
Go punch it out , cause it's pretty popular on this forum...
Penguino reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:32 AM, RustyShackleford said:If I see one more person say big game and it doesn't say as backer line, I'm gonna go punch it out on the heavy bag.
What's your Beef against big game?
rippin-lips reply :
I use #25 big game on my swimbait setup. #12 on my topwater rod.
RustyShackleford reply :
I must have gotten a bad spool of it. Straight out of the box it was horrible. It was nicked and the memory never could be worse.
plumworm reply :
I have only been bass fishing for about 20 years. When I started mono was the only line available. Trilene? Stren? Braid came out about 96-97? Spiderwire and Fireline. were the newest and best according to all talking heads and I showed upon Rayburn with my reels filled with a whole lot of $ worth of line. My guide looked at my reels and said "your gonna riplips" and I did. Lost my PB on that trip because I depended on the line not to break because I was stupid. Fast forward 20 years. I love PP braid on my spinning reels and my one slop rod, but I just don't like it on anything else. I use P-line cxx on moving bait reels and Trilene XT on contact baits. On BC reels, I am a mono and co-poly lover. Hell, I'm 69 and too old to even understand 3/4 of what you young farts are talking about on BR. But, I love bass fishing and keep on keeping on.
RustyShackleford reply :
Plum, I see your passing almost identical to the way Meredith Burgess did in Grumpier Old Men. Minus the beer, bacon, and cigarettes.
And the mounting of half the women in Wabasha.
Josh Smith reply :
Hello,
I hate mono. I always have.
Before I took my "fishing break" we only had mono. I hate memory. And before anyone says that's on me... no, it's not. Even the XL stuff will have a bit of the spool's memory.
Two things about mono and memory:
- It coils out along the water after a cast. When it coils, it moves the lure, especially if it's a floating lure. I always found it tough to do subtle topwater at long range with mono for this reason.
- I've had to break off line due to snags, and if it was a tough break, I'd get a nice bird's nest.
Running braid with fluoro or mono leader is much, much more forgiving and is just one less thing to mess with my time targeting bass.
Yes, mono is excellent for some things, but personally, I'll go with braid.
This comes from someone who prefers round baitcasters and pistol-grip rods.
Regards,
Josh
Catt reply :
I find the more my reels are not in use the more Big Game coils but if I catch fish 2-3 times a week the less it coils.
Catt reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:32 AM, RustyShackleford said:If I see one more person say big game and it doesn't say as backer line, I'm gonna go punch it out on the heavy bag.
Big Game
Big Game
Big Game
Big Game
Big Game Mean Green!
Enjoy your exercise!
Angry John reply :
If there was only one choice then it would be easy. There are to many conditions and techniques to be a one line show. If your into leader knots then braid does a lot but I will continue to use all the tools available because I can. Right now I use mono for top waters in very clear water and no cover. Braid will do the job but with as clear as the water is I think mono is superior in this case and I don't like leaders.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 12:58 PM, Catt said:Big Game
Big Game
Big Game
Big Game
Big Game Mean Green!
Enjoy your exercise!
Well played Catt! LOL!!
Crestliner2008 reply :
Well, let's see here....been fishing for 60 years now (just turned 70 this month). I remember, as a boy, being thrilled to get my hands on a spool of "real" Trilene 6# test monofilament for my Johnson Century! Since those early years, I've used a LOT of mono, with everything from heavy bait casters to UL spinning rigs. Use to use a lot of dacron back in those days too. Most folks don't even know what that is! 
Then they came out with Fireline back in late 80's. I tried the original smoke line in 8# test and loved it. Have also used GorillaBraid, Spiderwire, PowerPro and Fireline, of course with a fluoro or mono leader, depending on whether or not I'm fishing on top or underneath the surface. Within the past 5 season, I've relied more & more on Fireline and PowerPro for many of my presentations - quite successfully too I might add.
The only rig I have filled totally with monofilament now is my heavy swimbait rod, This rig has an Ambassadeur 6500-C filled with 25# test Triple Fish Perlon (great line for swimbaits by the way!). Have caught some decent bass and more than my share of big northern pike on that outfit. Very satisfied with mono in that kind of heavy application.
Lately my (past 3 seasons) focus has been on using 2# test Fireline Crystal on three of my UL rigs for crappie. I use a three foot 2# test fluoro leader on these rigs and will never go back to mono again. Sensitivity is increased, along with casting distance and dependability. And I don't have to re-spool with "fresh" mono 3 - 4 times each season. I do not think I'll be going back to mono any time soon.
hatrix reply :
The memory a line has and that being a issue is a BS complaint really. Everyone knows L&L exists or you should know by now. Everyone spends a bunch of money on this crap so drop the $10 or whatever and get a bottle of it. If your not using it you are only shorting your self. Personally CXX is my favorite line hands down. It is the best line I have ever used and has everything you want in a line. I will also say it has the worst memory of any line I have ever used and comes off like a slinky. That is not even a legit complaint though since a few sprays of L&L and it good to go. It does some kind of wizardry to the line that simple human beings like me will never understand. I think it might actually be reel magic at work.
I wonder how many people will catch that.
troutbum1 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 6:45 AM, RustyShackleford said:No no, you took it wrong. I was pulling the rat-l trap in and a smallie took it. Tore my hands to shreds. Have since spent quality money on reels. My Lew's as yet to backlash and I doubt it ever will.
Sorry, I read it wrong. I mostly surf and jetty fish the salt. I use Bg and mostly Suffix siege. I like the way mono holds up against sand, rocks and fighting fish.I use it for casting plugs in the surf also. But this year i want to do a lot of bass fishing. Iv'e done it in the past, caught a 7.5 ib bass , and it was great.So i have a lot to learn about bass fishing. I know i'm on the right forum to do so. Thanks all. Have a great fishing year.
SirSnookalot reply :
I could list the advantages and shortcomings of braid, could do the same for mono. See no point to it as most have already made up their own minds as I have.
I prefer braid and that's all there is to it.
kikstand454 reply :
^ I feel the same about copoly.
A decade ago, when I still purchased mono- I preferred big game for most things. I like Cajun lightening for "heavy" cover.
Then I found power pro.
Then YZ hybrid.
And I haven't looked back.
ChrisD46 reply :
Different horses for different courses ... Sufix Elite , Sunline Super Natural are two newer monos that are just fine ; Big Game and C-XX Copoly are just fine with KVD Line Conditioner . Seaguar and Sunline FC (KVD Line Conditioner here too) along with Power Pro and Sufix Braids make fishing a lot easier for certain tactics ...The key is understanding each , knowing exactly how to spool it on your reel and work with it .
A KGB Operative reply :
In terms of sunline super natural mono, 20lb test for topwaters, I hear an awful lot of compliants that it breaks. Is this true?
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 2:14 AM, A KGB Operative said:In terms of sunline super natural mono, 20lb test for topwaters, I hear an awful lot of compliants that it breaks. Is this true?
I have used it in #8 & #14. Yes it does, (break)it's a easy handling line, but just a bit to frail for my likes.
A KGB Operative reply :
Then if you guys had to recommend an non memory for of line for topwaters on a carbonlite 7ft m-fast with a 7.3:1 diawa tatula, what would you recommend? I know mono but what types, or is there any alternative to mono?
RustyShackleford reply :
Just got back from BPS. Veritas 2.0 in 7'MH, 330yds of both CX and Super Natural, a couple of lures, mostly jointed shad raps. I'm puting on line tomorrow. And to KGB, if you are gonna use for topwaters, I'm usually found with Trilene. Not the best in the world, but I've never had an issue with it. And as often as I retie, being cheap helps. People calling me wrong and telling you to go with braid and a leader in 3.....2......1......
Angry John reply :
17lb Berkeley xl is what I am usingOn 2/15/2015 at 3:00 AM, A KGB Operative said:Then if you guys had to recommend an non memory for of line for topwaters on a carbonlite 7ft m-fast with a 7.3:1 diawa tatula, what would you recommend? I know mono but what types, or is there any alternative to mono?
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 3:00 AM, A KGB Operative said:Then if you guys had to recommend an non memory for of line for topwaters on a carbonlite 7ft m-fast with a 7.3:1 diawa tatula, what would you recommend? I know mono but what types, or is there any alternative to mono?
No doubt there are several that would work. Softer is better when it comes to memory. I like Sufix Elite (softer) and Siege. Yes Siege coils after sitting for awhile (as does any mono, fluoro or copolymer). However, although it coils on the water (for the first few casts) it doesn't seem to cause loose coils on the spool unlike some monos (such as Big Game). I seldom use any KVD on my lines (except maybe when spooling) so maybe I could eliminate coiling on the spool if I sprayed some on the line before heading out the door.
I have used only one co-polymer, but plan on trying several more. Some are softer than others. Which type depends on what you are looking to use it for. Recently read a thread where the guy loves Izorline Platinum because of its excellent abrasive resistance. However, any line that has good abrasion resistance is going to be a harder line...and have more memory...to the best of my knowledge. I'd definitely carry a line conditioner with me if I were using this line. I spooled some 12# Platinum on my daughter's reel (because she fishes Senkos almost exclusively), but she complained of backlashes. I didn't spray her line after initially spooling it. Removed it and spooled on 12# Siege. Haven't heard a complaint since.
ChrisD46 reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 2:14 AM, A KGB Operative said:In terms of sunline super natural mono, 20lb test for topwaters, I hear an awful lot of compliants that it breaks. Is this true?
I believe the issue of break offs has more to do with the #lb. test line rating of Super Natural ... Bump it up and go by the diameter as compaired to monos such as Stren , Sufix and Big Game ...Your results will be improved !
John G reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 3:00 AM, A KGB Operative said:Then if you guys had to recommend an non memory for of line for topwaters on a carbonlite 7ft m-fast with a 7.3:1 diawa tatula, what would you recommend? I know mono but what types, or is there any alternative to mono?
Power Pro
Penguino reply :
Sufix siege has a lot of memory. If you don't like memory on mono, don't buy it. I have a spool of 17lb siege that feels like a metal wire.
Catt reply :
I've fished braided Cotton
I've fished braided Dacron
I've fished braided Micron
I've fished braided Surgical Suture Thread
I've fished braided Spectra
I've fished braided Micro Dyneema
I've fished more kinds of monofilament, copolymers, and fluorocarbons than I can remember.
I've fished Big Game for about 25 years now in some of the most brutal conditions in both fresh and salt water. Big Game is in my opinion the most abrasive resistant mono on the market and this quaility is why I use it.
I do have one reel spooled with braid for punching and one reel spooled with fluoro for spinner baits and traps.
J Francho reply :
I am not a huge fan of braid, though it's on around half my rigs.
I have "monofilament" line on the other half, but exactly ZERO are the old school, nylon mono.
A few have fluorocarbon.
A few more have line I'm trying out.
The rest have CXX copolymer line on it.
Josh Smith reply :
On 2/16/2015 at 11:15 PM, Catt said:I've fished braided Cotton
I've fished braided Dacron
I've fished braided Micron
I've fished braided Surgical Suture Thread
I've fished braided Spectra
I've fished braided Micro Dyneema
Braided cotton -- where can I find this???
Braided Dacron -- I have some old stuff. Need more. Do you have a source for the round (vs old flat) braided stuff?
Braided Micron -- What's braided Micron?
Braided surgical suture thread -- where can I find this???
Braided Spectra -- This is just another braid along the lines of Firewire, Sufix, Spiderwire, etc, right?
Micro Dyneema? What is micro Dyneema?
I need to respool the 5500 setting upon the Lew's Speed Stick because the guides are relatively soft. I'd like to go with something with low stretch and very low memory. I'm not into any sort of sprays or line treatment.
I'd be tying a mono or fluoro leader.
Thanks,
Josh
J Francho reply :
Braided cotton: JoAnne Fabrics?
Surgical braid: you local brain surgeon?
Micron: your local physicist?
But seriously, I believe there is flat Dacron available as fly line backer. Not sure you'd want to use this, I recall gramps "drying" his line so it did not rot. Spectra and Dyneema are brand names for the same material that makes up all modern braids.
I'd get over your prejudice of line treatments, and try KVD Line & Lure. Opens new doors to lines I would not have tolerated without it, like CXX.
SirSnookalot reply :
I never knew fishing was so complicated.
J Francho reply :
It's only as complicated as the Internet.
0119 reply :
Ask God......everything man touches, he complicates.
Catt reply :
My post is gone!
SirSnookalot reply :
I'm standing pat on simplicity.
J Francho reply :
On 2/17/2015 at 2:29 AM, Catt said:My post is gone!
Next time don't delete it. I restored it for you. I figured you deleted it by accident, and not to start trouble.
Josh Smith reply :
On 2/17/2015 at 1:14 AM, J Francho said:I'd get over your prejudice of line treatments, and try KVD Line & Lure. Opens new doors to lines I would not have tolerated without it, like CXX.
No doubt you're right. I've never used them and it seems like an added complication to me, but I'm also trying smelly stuff for the first time in years (figure it improved), so who knows?
Josh
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