One Line For All Techniques 2024
Felix77 reply :
I have a mixture of lines which I use for my baitcasters right now. I think it's more complicated than it needs to be. One thing that I am considering is using a base line for most if not all setups.
If you were to pick one line (type and lb. test) for all baitcasting setups what would that be?
JakeKeenom reply :
17lb p line or big game
A-Jay reply :
For most casting rod & reel techniques (except swim baits, frogs in the slop and flipping dense cover)
30 lb braid along with a small assortment of mono leaders from 12 - 20 lb test gets the job done.
If I had to pick one single line - I guess I'd go with 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen.
A-Jay
Texas Hawg Hunter reply :
I am in love with braid now because it is so controllable and strong. Although I fish with no leader it would be much easier just to attach mono or flouro leaders when the spirit moves you. That seems the most convenient and flexible to me.
Acwood04 reply :
Sunline's Sniper FC would be my choice. But I belive you need one set up with mono(top water), flouro(stealth, finesse, etc) and then braid did your jigging baitcasters and some of your spinning gear.
MO_LMB reply :
Can't decide between 12 or 14 pound Trilene. Cheap, effective, and handles most situations I fish well. I would probably keep a spool of Braid on a flipping/frogging setup but that would be the one exception.
I think mono has done a superb job for me so far and I haven't felt a need to switch to some other more expensive lines yet. To me it works so I am not messing with it.
For spinning gear I would probably stick with 6-8lb mono or maybe even 10lb power pro. Don't using my spinning rods as much so I can't give you a definite answer on that one.
gardnerjigman reply :
15lb Seagar Red Label.
Strothman reply :
15lb Gamma id say, but I do use a lot of Red Label 15lb
roadwarrior reply :
Baitcasting gear: #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid (19.5 lb breaking strength)
Spinning tackle: #6 Hybrid (11.9 lb breaking strength)
Alonerankin2 reply :
Yozuri Hybrid # 10
If, I can only choose one for baitcasting...
fisherrw reply :
12 pound suffix Seige camo
PersicoTrotaVA reply :
I would guess that I could get by with using just 17 lb FC but seriously I would be hesitant to throw a jig into a laydown or a matted grass with 17 lb line. I love my 60 lb braid for those situations.
My favorite setup so far is 20 to 30 lb braid with a 10 to 12 lb FC leader, strength and just enough bounce so that I don't rip hooks out or straighten them because I use smaller, light wire hooks, most of the time.
kikstand454 reply :
Being down here in Fla with all the heavier cover. ... I'd have to say 15# yozuri hybrid.
And that's what I use on about 75% of my rigs.
stk reply :
I've had power pro 30lb braid and have been fairly happy with it. If I fish clear water then I'll go with a 12lb flouro leader.
Choporoz reply :
Yo Zuri
ChrisWi reply :
I don't think you can effectively cover all techniques with one line. I'd say you need one froggin/flippin rod with braid and at least one spinning rod with light line. However you can cover a lot of techniques with a good co-poly or hybrid line in 12 or 15 pound.
roadwarrior reply :
On 12/16/2014 at 2:42 AM, ChrisWi said:I don't think you can effectively cover all techniques with one line. I'd say you need one froggin/flippin rod with braid and at least one spinning rod with light line. However you can cover a lot of techniques with a good co-poly or hybrid line in 12 or 15 pound.
I think so, too. Although one line will "work", there are better options for some techniques.
zachb34 reply :
I currently use 40# braid on everything, I hardly ever lose fish on crankbaits no more than I do with mono. In fact I catch peacock bass (way more fighting and jumping) on braid with very small trebles again haven't lost a peacock ever accept for once with mono. I believe you can do well with any line you choose for almost any application if you know what you're doing. I would however say no to flouro and top water.
Fishes in trees reply :
You are using several different lines on several different bait casting rigs for several different techniques. This is more complicated than it needs to be? To agree with the previous two posters, I think that while you can use 1 line for everything, the question becomes - why would you?
People over think fishing gear issues all the time.. This is one instance where you are trying to under think and IMO isn't the best approach to the issue. I go back to shop class where the instructor was all the time insisting - "use the right tool for the job."
thehooligan reply :
I mainly finesse fish with casting gear, but if I had to pick one line, it would be a toss up between yozuri hybrid, maxima ultragreen, and pline floroclear. All in the 6-8lb range...
fishballer06 reply :
I have Suffix 832 (40 and 50 pound) on almost all of my baitcasting reels. I keep a spool of 10 lb. InvisX and 15 lb. AbrasX in my bag for a leader whenever needed. That is for all of my reaction baits, which is what I mostly fish (cranks, jerks, topwater, spinner/chatter baits).
I use Sniper FC for all my plastics (12 to 17 pound).
roadwarrior reply :
On 12/16/2014 at 3:08 AM, Fishes in trees said:You are using several different lines on several different bait casting rigs for several different techniques. This is more complicated than it needs to be? To agree with the previous two posters, I think that while you can use 1 line for everything, the question becomes - why would you?
People over think fishing gear issues all the time.. This is one instance where you are trying to under think and IMO isn't the best approach to the issue. I go back to shop class where the instructor was all the time insisting - "use the right tool for the job."
We could list a thousand examples. The first one that comes to mind that applies to me is fishing an A-Rig.
Am I going to risk $30 worth of lures where there is a VERY good chance of hooking up with a 20+ lb striper
or 10,000 ton boulder in strong current? I like #12 Hybrid, but it is the wrong choice for that situation.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Obviously, there are compromises whenever you try to standardize or simplify. The level to which you can get away with standardizing your line choice depends on your specific circumstances. IMO 40# braid with leader where necessary is the most versatile line setup.
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/16/2014 at 1:46 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Yozuri Hybrid # 10
If, I can only choose one for baitcasting...
x2. I've had a lot of success with this line, and if pressed into only being able to choose one line it would be this.
J Francho reply :
I go through a ton if 12# CXX and 50# braid. For bait casting, those are my staples.
CTGalloway21 reply :
15lb P-Line CX
BassinLou reply :
On 12/16/2014 at 12:53 AM, Felix77 said:I have a mixture of lines which I use for my baitcasters right now. I think it's more complicated than it needs to be. One thing that I am considering is using a base line for most if not all setups.
If you were to pick one line (type and lb. test) for all baitcasting setups what would that be?
If I were to pick only one line it would be PP 40lb braid. I can throw multiple applications with this line including utilizing a leader if need be.
Catch and Grease reply :
Where I fish I'd have to say 50lb braid.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
15 lb Power Pro
new2BC4bass reply :
A brother-in-law in Florida fishes with spinning rods only, and 40# original PP only. I don't think he has a MH rod. Works for him. No leaders either. He pretty much sticks with 2 lures, a weightless 10" ribbontail worm on a 5/0 hook, and a #11 Rapala. This year he decided to add spinnerbaits because last year I caught 6 in about 10-12 casts and this year I caught the only large fish on one the last day as we were heading in.
A local friend uses 15# CXX on most of his baitcast reels. Don't know about his spinning reels.
Personally my standards are 12# mono on MH rods, and 8# mono on Medium rods. Spinning is mostly 8# mono. Brands are still being explored. I like Sufix brand, but others do quite well, too. Naturally a few combos have something else on them, but 8# & 12# mono fill most spools.
Sonik reply :
If I had to pick one line it would be P-Line CXX Crystal Clear. It's inexpensive and works well. I'm kind of moving that way now as I work through a miscellaneous supplies. P-Line Floroclear has never failed me but I'm getting into cranking more and more and I feel like the CXX has a little more stretch. Anywho...
P-Line CXX Crystal Clear in 20, 14, and 10lbs.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Yo zuri or big game all a person needs
hatrix reply :
I would say 12#-15# CXX. If it was any other line I would just say 15# but CXX is not like any other line.
Bankbeater reply :
Usually its either 15# Big Game or 15# Yo-Zuri Hybrid on the baitcasters and 10# on the spinning reel.
Raul reply :
One line to rule them all: Berkley Trilene Big Game. 
Felix77 reply :
Great feedback as always from everyone ... thanks ...
My spinning setups have all been narrowed down to 15lb Braid with 6-10 FC leaders as necessary. I also have an extra spool which holds 8lb FC just in case. That worked for me well last year.
As for my baitcasters I am all over the place right now but there are two definitive setups
Flippin stick - 50lb braid
Topwater - 15lb Mono
The rest are still up for debate and range from 10 - 20 FC. As I experiment with the suggestions provided I will update this thread.
Thanks a TON and Merry Christmas!
DogBone_384 reply :
On 12/16/2014 at 2:42 AM, ChrisWi said:I don't think you can effectively cover all techniques with one line. I'd say you need one froggin/flippin rod with braid and at least one spinning rod with light line. However you can cover a lot of techniques with a good co-poly or hybrid line in 12 or 15 pound.
How'd I ever get by with just a Shakespeare spinning outfit with Stren mono on it when I was a kid ?!?!?!? oh, the HORROR!
DogBone_384 reply :
You sound a little like me Felix. My spinning setups have 6# mono and 10# braid where I have 2nd spools. My baitcasters too, are "all over the place" with 20 & 30# braid or 10# mono / fluoro.On 12/17/2014 at 3:12 AM, Felix77 said:Great feedback as always from everyone ... thanks ...
My spinning setups have all been narrowed down to 15lb Braid with 6-10 FC leaders as necessary. I also have an extra spool which holds 8lb FC just in case. That worked for me well last year.
As for my baitcasters I am all over the place right now but there are two definitive setups
Flippin stick - 50lb braid
Topwater - 15lb Mono
The rest are still up for debate and range from 10 - 20 FC. As I experiment with the suggestions provided I will update this thread.
Thanks a TON and Merry Christmas!
I surmise that it might just be because we're stuck inside for a good chunk of winter and have more time to read this forum & try everything under the sun?
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & everyone!
okbassguy reply :
I would go with 30 lb power pro super slick it's $19.98 for a spool of 150 yds it has then same diameter as 8 lb mono that's my opinion! Only thing it might not work well with is like deep cranking? Good luck but I think braids the way to go if not 15 lb fluorocarbon vicious or seaguar even sunline if your willing to spend that kind of money!
Felix77 reply :
On 12/20/2014 at 10:14 AM, DogBone_384 said:You sound a little like me Felix. My spinning setups have 6# mono and 10# braid where I have 2nd spools. My baitcasters too, are "all over the place" with 20 & 30# braid or 10# mono / fluoro.
I surmise that it might just be because we're stuck inside for a good chunk of winter and have more time to read this forum & try everything under the sun?
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & everyone!
Long winters definitely = more tinkering. Lol
Meery Christmas.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 12/21/2014 at 3:12 AM, Felix77 said:Long winters definitely = more tinkering. Lol
Meery Christmas.
For sure. Doesn't help my checkbook or savings account though. I just got 3 reels back from Mike @ DVT & plan on sending a couple more after Christmas, pending OT and side-work....
BTW, is 'meery' in a NY accent?
If so, Mehrie Chriistmis to you too (Bawstin accent)
ChrisWi reply :
it was nice and easy then. 3 inch grub on a 1/8 head and my ugly stick ul and I was good to go!On 12/20/2014 at 10:07 AM, DogBone_384 said:How'd I ever get by with just a Shakespeare spinning outfit with Stren mono on it when I was a kid ?!?!?!? oh, the HORROR!
Darren. reply :
BC: 20lb yellow Power Pro + Leader
Spin: 10lb yellow Power Pro + Leader
*Hank reply :
14lb.sunline FC sniper.
smallieking reply :
15 lb Seaguar invizx flouro carbon is the most versatile line i ever use. topwaters would require a mono leader but other than that u can throw almost anything on 15 pound flouro
Felix77 reply :
On 12/21/2014 at 3:44 AM, DogBone_384 said:For sure. Doesn't help my checkbook or savings account though. I just got 3 reels back from Mike @ DVT & plan on sending a couple more after Christmas, pending OT and side-work....
Meery Christmas to you too (BTW, is 'meery' in a NY accent?
That is what I get for relying on auto correct. Lol
Robert Riley reply :
You could go the leader way, and have braid on all with leaders in varying lines.
OR, you could have braid and copoly haha. It can depend on what you do though. If you fish cover, you need heavier braid, if you fish clear highland reseviors, youre gonna want light fluoro. I'm from the Midwest, so I have 14lb fluoro for jigs and 12 copoly for cranks and spinnerbaits.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Yo zuri 6 and 12 with big game right beside it
jitterbug127 reply :
I like 30 lb pp if i had to use 1 line with 8 to 15 leaders
cyclops2 reply :
When I get over a school of smallmouths. They will bite on any type, weight or color of line. They go into the ME FIRST attitude of feeding.
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