Spinning Reel Fishing Line 2024
Jake51823 reply :
What do y’all use on your spinning reels? Unlike baitcaster where line doesn’t have nearly as much of an issue with anything really such as jumping off the spool, curlys, line twists. This is a very open ended question because I know there are many lines out there that could fish just fine on spinning reels. What about the lines that even say “made for spinning reel” or “best spinning reel line” such as Berkley Nanofil, are they true? Does anyone have experience with these type of lines? I personally use 6-8lb on my spinning like many others do and have also used just big game on my spinning gear. I’m always looking to try some new line or anything so share your thoughts ideas and experiences!! Let’s talk!
CroakHunter reply :
I'm a fan of 15lb braid to a leader or 6-8lb mono/copolymer
MN Fisher reply :
Once more
Pres-25 (UL) - 4# Yo-Zuri Hybrid - treated with KVD
Avocet (ML) - 8# Suffix Super 21 - treated with KVD
Trion (M) - 10# Yo-Zuri Hybrid - treated with KVD
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Nanofil is my favorite spinning reel line for over 5 years now. Actually just purchased more of it in 4 and 8 pound. Used braid before that and have tried some new braids inbetween but go back to Nanofil. I use a knot that makes the rated strength 50% stronger much stronger than the recommended double palomar. Casts great and the sensitivity is better than braid.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:35 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Nanofil is my favorite spinning reel line for over 5 years now. Actually just purchased more of it in 4 and 8 pound. Used braid before that and have tried some new braids inbetween but go back to Nanofil. I use a knot that makes the rated strength 50% stronger much stronger than the recommended double palomar. Casts great and the sensitivity is better than braid.
Very strong case that Nanofil is more sensitive than braid!
FishTank reply :
6lb Trilene XL FC
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:42 AM, FishTank said:6lb Trilene XL FC
Heard about this! Really intrigued by it. What sold you to start using it and what are your experiences with it?
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:41 AM, Jake51823 said:Very strong case that Nanofil is more sensitive than braid!
I have used many braids for many years. Im a braid guy and use it on most of my bc reels. Im 100% confident in making that statement.
Is nanofil the greatest line ever, nope horrible abrasion resistant just like braid. The knot makes a BIG difference where with braid many knots work well. It not a power line cause its not a braid.
FishTank reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:45 AM, Jake51823 said:Heard about this! Really intrigued by it. What sold you to start using it and what are your experiences with it?
I use to use YoZuri Hybrid. I picked up a spool of XL FC for $10 instead of $20 during a Black Friday sale a few years ago. I was hooked on it after that. I like the way it casted and how limp it was. The stretch was just right and it lasts a long time. If I find it on sale, I grab it. There are better lines but I found this one to be just right for the price.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:59 AM, FishTank said:I use to use YoZuri Hybrid. I picked up a spool of XL FC for $10 instead of $20 during a Black Friday sale a few years ago. I was hooked on it after that. I like the way it casted and how limp it was. The stretch was just right and it lasts a long time. If I find it on sale, I grab it. There are better lines but I found this one to be just right for the price.
Is the sensitivity good or kinda just like all mono lines?
FishTank reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 10:14 AM, Jake51823 said:Is the sensitivity good or kinda just like all mono lines?
It's definitely better than mono but it's 6lb line so it's marginal.
I like using it for weightless soft plastic and since it sinks it's just an added bonus.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 10:20 AM, FishTank said:It's definitely better than mono but it's 6lb line so it's marginal.
I like using it for weightless soft plastic and since it sinks it's just an added bonus.
Good to know, thank you for all the info will be on the try list!
On 6/16/2019 at 10:20 AM, FishTank said:It's definitely better than mono but it's 6lb line so it's marginal.
I like using it for weightless soft plastic and since it sinks it's just an added bonus.
Also do you think 8lb would run smooth on spinning too ?
Glaucus reply :
4-6lb Yo-Zuri Hybrid treated with KVD L&L or 10-15lb Power Pro.
FishTank reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 10:22 AM, Jake51823 said:Good to know, thank you for all the info will be on the try list!
Also do you think 8lb would run smooth on spinning too ?
I have not tried it but I would think so. If you don't want try FC, Sunline Natural has been my favorite mono as of late. It doesn't last as long as FC, it floats, it's cheapish, and handles a spinning gear well.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 10:45 AM, Glaucus said:4-6lb Yo-Zuri Hybrid treated with KVD L&L or 10-15lb Power Pro.
Yo-Zuri Hybrid is everywhere these days I feel like. With people using it as mainline, and leaders. Will eventually grab a hold of it and test it out.
On 6/16/2019 at 11:00 AM, FishTank said:I have not tried it but I would think so. If you don't want try FC, Sunline Natural has been my favorite mono as of late. It doesn't last as long as FC, it floats, it's cheapish, and handles a spinning gear well.
I mean hey FC on a spinning can’t get better than that. If it handles well there’s not many FC’s out there that can handle extremely well on spinning so it’s always good to give it a shot. Sensitivity is really important to me along with how its basically invisible under water. Thank you for all the information. I also heard sunline defier armilo was good from that brand. Sunline knows what they are doing for sure.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:58 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:
I have used many braids for many years. Im a braid guy and use it on most of my bc reels. Im 100% confident in making that statement.
Is nanofil the greatest line ever, nope horrible abrasion resistant just like braid. The knot makes a BIG difference where with braid many knots work well. It not a power line cause its not a braid.
I see what you’re saying what knot do you use that makes the line stronger?
Allen Der reply :
8lb trilene XL. Put the spool in a cup of warm water and it gets rid of the memory.
WRB reply :
Any single filament ( mono, FC!coply or hybrid) line over .010 dia on spinning under size 3000 will cause line twist if unmanaged. If you don't untwist your line then go with braid under under .010 D and use a leader if that helps your confidence. Braid with leader is popular becuase of line twist issues.
Me, I hate2 knots and use Maxima Uktra Green 5# coploy line for finesse applications, no reason to use spinning for any other bass presentations.
Tom
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 12:45 PM, WRB said:Any single filament ( mono, FC!coply or hybrid) line over .010 dia on spinning under size 3000 will cause line twist if unmanaged. If you don't untwist your line then go with braid under under .010 D and use a leader if that helps your confidence. Braid with leader is popular becuase of line twist issues.
Me, I hate2 knots and use Maxima Uktra Green 5# coploy line for finesse applications, no reason to use spinning for any other bass presentations.
Tom
Thank you for the tip and advice! A few lines I’m thinking of trying are 6lb .09 and 8lb .010. Do you think a diameter of .010 is okay to have or still might cause twist as well as .09 because that’s pushing .010?
nascar2428 reply :
If your objective is to eliminate line twist, closing your bail manually will help in that endeavor. Using braid will practically eliminate that problem.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 7:50 PM, nascar2428 said:If your objective is to eliminate line twist, closing your bail manually will help in that endeavor. Using braid will practically eliminate that problem.
I make sure to close it manually, also I’ve just never really liked braid I’m not sure why. I’ve tried fishing with it a few times and just always missed some sort of fc or mono on my rod. I know im weird because braid is all around a very good and reliable line.
WRB reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 7:50 PM, nascar2428 said:If your objective is to eliminate line twist, closing your bail manually will help in that endeavor. Using braid will practically eliminate that problem.
Closing the bail by hand eliminates loops, doesn't change how the spinning reel wraps line into the spool twisting it with every revolution.
Tom
On 6/16/2019 at 1:16 PM, Jake51823 said:Thank you for the tip and advice! A few lines I’m thinking of trying are 6lb .09 and 8lb .010. Do you think a diameter of .010 is okay to have or still might cause twist as well as .09 because that’s pushing .010?
Smaller diameter single filament lines have less memory and lay on the spool without coiling like a slinky. Sunline Super Natural is inexpensive with low memory and a good line for spinning reels. 10 lb Super Natural is .01O.
Tom
NYWayfarer reply :
I like 6-8# Sufix Promix mono on my spinning gear. It’s strong and limp enough for spinning gear.
OnthePotomac reply :
It has been BPS Excel green 8lb mono on my spinning reels for 18 years. I am not very original, but it works well.
4reelfishing reply :
I use 15lb-20lb power pro to a 8lb Trilene XT mono leader (about 4-6ft long). I use an alberto knot to connect them. Trilene XT has less stretch than most nylon monofilament so the hooksets are really good.
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/17/2019 at 12:29 AM, 4reelfishing said:I use 15lb-20lb power pro to a 8lb Trilene XT mono leader (about 4-6ft long). I use an alberto knot to connect them. Trilene XT has less stretch than most nylon monofilament so the hooksets are really good.
Heard trilene XT is very good
Any other suggestions, ideas, or experiences?
ike8120 reply :
I have been using KK copolymer line. 12 lb test
WRB reply :
On 6/17/2019 at 2:46 AM, Jake51823 said:Heard trilene XT is very good
Any other suggestions, ideas, or experiences?
8# XT is .012 D!
8# BG, Sufix Advance is .011
11 lb Armillo, 12 lb SuperNarural is .011
Tom
Jake51823 reply :
On 6/17/2019 at 3:24 AM, WRB said:8# XT is .012 D!
8# BG, Sufix Advance is .011
11 lb Armillo, 12 lb SuperNarural is .011
Tom
Berkley trilene fluorocarbon XL 8lb is .010 would that be okay?
WRB reply :
On 6/17/2019 at 5:11 AM, Jake51823 said:Berkley trilene fluorocarbon XL 8lb is .010 would that be okay?
Try it.
MickD reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 9:41 AM, Jake51823 said:Very strong case that Nanofil is more sensitive than braid!
Since both Nanofil and all braids I know of have almost zero stretch, how can one be more sensitive than the other? I think that while sensitivity cannot be measured, the amount of stretch a line has is a good proxy for sensitivity. Nanofil is smooth, small diameter, essentially no stretch, but I've found that it shreds easily near the "terminal." I have found better options with some of the premium braids. IMHO
tholmes reply :
On 6/17/2019 at 12:16 AM, OnthePotomac said:It has been BPS Excel green 8lb mono on my spinning reels for 18 years. I am not very original, but it works well.
I use Excel also. Clear blue flourescent 4 lb. on ultralights, 6 or 8 lb. on 2500 size reels. I don't really use any spinning gear larger than that.
Tom
greentrout reply :
cajun red ...
good fishing ...
Hulkster reply :
I use 8 and 10 pound test Sufix Siege on spinning gear. casts well and is very strong. no issues with memory or line twist. I use this on a 3000 size shimano reel.
Todd2 reply :
On 6/17/2019 at 12:29 AM, 4reelfishing said:I use 15lb-20lb power pro
Cabelas has a 50% off all Power Pro right now..I snagged some 20lb for one rod.
JLBBass reply :
Izorline XXX Super Copolymer!
bwjay reply :
15lb PowerPro braid to 10lb Sunline Sniper FC with a double uni knot... works great. Good hooksets, no issues with line twist, and you still get great sensitivity. Other than tying the connection knot I have yet to find any downsides of this setup.
Shimano_1 reply :
I use 15 to 20 lb spider wire stealth braid on all my spinning gear with 8 to 12 lb fluoro leaders. I like the stealth because its cheap, readily available and works great.
onenutinthewater reply :
Sufix seige or elite for mono. 832 for braid.
I have tried many, many lines the last few years and found to be the best for my use.
I really like nanofil but it frays to easily.
TBAG reply :
On 6/16/2019 at 12:45 PM, WRB said:Any single filament ( mono, FC!coply or hybrid) line over .010 dia on spinning under size 3000 will cause line twist if unmanaged. If you don't untwist your line then go with braid under under .010 D and use a leader if that helps your confidence. Braid with leader is popular becuase of line twist issues.
Me, I hate2 knots and use Maxima Uktra Green 5# coploy line for finesse applications, no reason to use spinning for any other bass presentations.
Tom
How does the Maxima compare to Yo-zuri hybrid?
WRB reply :
On 6/18/2019 at 10:26 PM, TBAG said:
How does the Maxima compare to Yo-zuri hybrid?
Yo-Zuri is the largest dia line per pound test on the market.
4 # Yo-Zuri is .009 D
5 # Maima UG is .008 D, 6 lb is .009 D
Tom
TBAG reply :
On 6/18/2019 at 10:57 PM, WRB said:Yo-Zuri is the largest dia line per pound test on the market.
4 # Yo-Zuri is .009 D
5 # Maima UG is .008 D, 6 lb is .009 D
Tom
Thanks Tom, yeah I can look that up myself but appreciate the info.
I was asking in real world situations, have you had the chance to compare the two lines? Or if anyone else has I'd like to hear your thoughts as well. Thanks
WRB reply :
Line should be compared by dia as a baseline. Everything starts with diameter, memory, strength, abrasion resistance, impact, notched strength and knot strength.
If I labeled the .017 D 20 lb test as 15 lb test the 15 lb still has all the properties of 20 lb.
Yo-Zuri is less expensive then Maxima line, performance compared apples to apples (via diameter) Maxima has better abrasion resistance and knot strength, the main reason I use it.
Tom
APK62 reply :
On 6/18/2019 at 11:38 PM, WRB said:Line should be compared by dia as a baseline. Everything starts with diameter, memory, strength, abrasion resistance, impact, notched strength and knot strength.
If I labeled the .017 D 20 lb test as 15 lb test the 15 lb still has all the properties of 20 lb.
Yo-Zuri is less expensive then Maxima line, performance compared apples to apples (via diameter) Maxima has better abrasion resistance and knot strength, the main reason I use it.
Tom
Have you ever tried izorline? Would like to know how it stacks up against Maxima.
tander reply :
I have used Berkley Sensation with great results as far as line twist go. I did go back to Power Pro yellow with leader just because I need a line I can see. I still use Sensation on my cranking reels and love it. I think it is worth trying. Sensation is a mono line.
RB 77 reply :
20 lb braid to 10 lb flouro. The braid itself helps eliminate line twist and the heavier lb test of the braid helps eliminate wind knots. The flouro is mostly for abrasion resistance.
EWREX reply :
15lb power pro hi-vis yellow to an 8lb fluoro/co-poly leader
WRB reply :
On 6/20/2019 at 7:04 PM, APK62 said:Have you ever tried izorline? Would like to know how it stacks up against Maxima.
On 6/20/2019 at 7:04 PM, APK62 said:Have you ever tried izorline? Would like to know how it stacks up against Maxima.
To the best of my knowledge Izorline is private labeled Andy line and over sized dia per lb test compared to Maxima UG, about 1/2 the price.
Tom
waymont reply :
I use 8,10,15lb power pro to 8,10, and 12lb Seaguar FC tied with an FG knot. No issues at all. If I fish top water I switch to 10-12 trilene XL mono as my leader.
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