Trilene XT 2024
JoshFromBolo reply :
Hey y'all I've done a lot of research and looking around, especially on the forums, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to just ask my question straight forward lol. I'm still learning stuff everyday and trying to figure out what I like best. I got tripped up with reading about diameter and all that specifics stuff so my question is, is Trilene XT ok for multi-purpose situations? If not, what monofilament line would you recommend?
What would you guys say for XL for baitcasting?
Baitcaster
jtharris3 reply :
Personally I'm an XT fan and have been for years. ????
mattkenzer reply :
On 5/30/2018 at 12:30 PM, JoshFromBolo said:Hey y'all I've done a lot of research and looking around, especially on the forums, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to just ask my question straight forward lol. I'm still learning stuff everyday and trying to figure out what I like best. I got tripped up with reading about diameter and all that specifics stuff so my question is, is Trilene XT ok for multi-purpose situations? If not, what monofilament line would you recommend?
On Spinning or Casting Reels?
OnthePotomac reply :
I do not use XT, but I do use 17lb XL for my spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and I like it a lot on a bait cast reel.
DRT reply :
I used 12lb XT on one of my baitcasters for a little bit. I personally didn't care for it at all and it felt like i was fishing with wire. I recommend sufix siege. I started using 12lb siege on one of my baitcasters and have been very pleased with the strength as well as the manageability.
Largemouth21 reply :
I use XL which is more manageable. The XT is thicker and stiffer for more durability at the cost of having more memory and stiffness. Buy the XL
Hulkster reply :
Sufix siege for me as well. I use 12 pound on baitcasting and 10 pound on spinning gear. its tough, strong and limp. and the smoke green colour is awesome.
grub_man reply :
I really like XT on casting reels. I fish 10lb XT clear regularly, and really like its abrasion resistance. FYI, XT's diameter is generally equal to the next size up in XL. XT does have memory, but I find that I like it better than Big Game, which is another one with memory issues.
For general purpose use something like XL, Cabela's ProLine, or something with a little less memory is nice. I'm a huge fan of McCoy's Mean Green copolymer line for general purpose use, but when I can find Cabela's ProLine for pennies on the dollar in comparison, I'm willing to settle.
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 2:02 AM, mattkenzer said:On Spinning or Casting Reels?
Casting
For the people who use XT, would you say the line diameter poses a problem? As far as the line not sinking or anything like that?
Ratherbfishing reply :
If you put it on a baitcaster and fish really heavy cover a lot, XT might be the way to go. However, it is far too stiff and "coily" for my taste. If you wish to stick with Trilene, XL is generally more "user friendly." My first choice is Yo-Zuri hybrid but it can be difficult to find. Amazon still carries it, i think.
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 4:40 AM, Ratherbfishing said:If you put it on a baitcaster and fish really heavy cover a lot, XT might be the way to go. However, it is far too stiff and "coily" for my taste. If you wish to stick with Trilene, XL is generally more "user friendly." My first choice is Yo-Zuri hybrid but it can be difficult to find. Amazon still carries it, i think.
I've heard XL is more limp and allows for longer casting. But wasn't XT made for casting and XL made for spinning outfits? And I was actually looking at yo zuri
On 5/31/2018 at 3:26 AM, DRT said:I used 12lb XT on one of my baitcasters for a little bit. I personally didn't care for it at all and it felt like i was fishing with wire. I recommend sufix siege. I started using 12lb siege on one of my baitcasters and have been very pleased with the strength as well as the manageability.
Will take a look at that thank you!
On 5/31/2018 at 3:44 AM, Hulkster said:Sufix siege for me as well. I use 12 pound on baitcasting and 10 pound on spinning gear. its tough, strong and limp. and the smoke green colour is awesome.
Will take a look at it thank you!
Ratherbfishing reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 4:41 AM, JoshFromBolo said:I've heard XL is more limp and allows for longer casting. But wasn't XT made for casting and XL made for spinning outfits? And I was actually looking at yo zuri
Truthfully, I use(d) XL MOSTLY on my spinning reels (until I discovered Yo Zuri) but XL will work fine on baitcasters too. I think I have braid on one baitcaster and Yozuri on my other (for when I don't feel like tying on a leader OR when I want a little bit of stretch).
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 4:48 AM, Ratherbfishing said:Truthfully, I use(d) XL MOSTLY on my spinning reels (until I discovered Yo Zuri) but XL will work fine on baitcasters too. I think I have braid on one baitcaster and Yozuri on my other (for when I don't feel like tying on a leader OR when I want a little bit of stretch).
You know I tried braid, but it's really not worth it to me. And I'll take a look at XL, thank you!
Bankbeater reply :
For casting I like Berkeley Big Game.
JustinJ reply :
Trilene xt is very thick diameter for its lb test rating. I prefer big game and its cheaper
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 6:20 AM, JustinJ said:Trilene xt is very thick diameter for its lb test rating. I prefer big game and its cheaper
I've heard that and XL is'nt much of a improvement, diameter wise.
Steve1357 reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 6:01 AM, Bankbeater said:For casting I like Berkeley Big Game.
One of the best all around, especially with their once of year rebates of was it six bucks when you buy two spools?
Wish someone carried coastal brown without having to order it....(comes in five colors, most stores carry one or two)
JustinJ reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 7:54 AM, JoshFromBolo said:I've heard that and XL is'nt much of a improvement, diameter wise.
15lb big game = 12lb xt diameter
15lb big game = 17lb xl diameter
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 8:38 AM, JustinJ said:15lb big game = 12lb xt diameter
15lb big game = 17lb xl diameter
noted thank you!
The Fisher reply :
As an alternative to Trilene look at Silver Thread AN40 It’s a copolymer that I use on spinning reels with virtually no wind twist. I use 6#
Mbirdsley reply :
If it is of any consequence to you. XT is very popular on the great lakes trolling for walleye, trout, and salmon in Michigan. For that application it excels very well. I had xt spooled on my pike spinning rod and also have it spooled up on my old river bottom junker fishing rods ( for suckers and catfish).
I have always been a very big fan of XL. Any spinning rig I have set up for mono I will use xl as the main line as it is very easy to work with, cast very well, and is fairly tough stuff. If I wouldn't have bought 1500 yards of big game for 8 dollars to spool my okuma trolling rods. I would have put that instead of the big game on my crankbait and spoon bait caster. So far I haven't had any memory issues with the big game and I am happy with it.
CroakHunter reply :
Seaguar senshi is a very well handling mono. Very very thin per lb test.
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 10:05 AM, The Fisher said:As an alternative to Trilene look at Silver Thread AN40 It’s a copolymer that I use on spinning reels with virtually no wind twist. I use 6#
Will take a look at it for sure, thank you!
On 5/31/2018 at 11:50 AM, CroakHunter said:Seaguar senshi is a very well handling mono. Very very thin per lb test.
Will take a look at it, thanks man!
On 5/31/2018 at 10:28 AM, Mbirdsley said:If it is of any consequence to you. XT is very popular on the great lakes trolling for walleye, trout, and salmon in Michigan. For that application it excels very well. I had xt spooled on my pike spinning rod and also have it spooled up on my old river bottom junker fishing rods ( for suckers and catfish).
I have always been a very big fan of XL. Any spinning rig I have set up for mono I will use xl as the main line as it is very easy to work with, cast very well, and is fairly tough stuff. If I wouldn't have bought 1500 yards of big game for 8 dollars to spool my okuma trolling rods. I would have put that instead of the big game on my crankbait and spoon bait caster. So far I haven't had any memory issues with the big game and I am happy with it.
I've heard XT is a good trolling line and I see I see. And noted, thank you for the info!
WRB reply :
When you compare monofilament lines by diameter in lieu of advertised label pound test XL, XT and Big Game perform nearly the same regarding memory, knot strength, abrasion resistance and casting performance. Very few anglers look at line diameter and use pound test as a decision maker.
When bass anglers use the word "thicker" to define larger diameter and accept that as the norm for performance because it's stronger then "thinner" smaller diameter line, you have been duped.
Select line by it's diameter. Big Game offers fewer choices then XL or XT and is a newer formula and less expensive with equal performance considering diameter.
Tom
Mbirdsley reply :
On 6/1/2018 at 1:00 AM, WRB said:When you compare monofilament lines by diameter in lieu of advertised label pound test XL, XT and Big Game perform nearly the same regarding memory, knot strength, abrasion resistance and casting performance. Very few anglers look at line diameter and use pound test as a decision maker.
When bass anglers use the word "thicker" to define larger diameter and accept that as the norm for performance because it's stronger then "thinner" smaller diameter line, you have been duped.
Select line by it's diameter. Big Game offers fewer choices then XL or XT and is a newer formula and less expensive with equal performance considering diameter.
Tom
This is why I chose big game for the trolling rods. I have a very small boat so any little advantage to get me deeper I was going to take it no matter how small the advantage was. Big game was just a buck or two cheaper for 1500 yard spool. The big game 10lbs test line was .010 in dia and xt 10lbs I think was either .012 or .013 in dia
Hulkster reply :
I used to be a die hard Trilene (mainly XL) user but in the last few years I was getting problems with XL's durability and strength (always handles well though). so I started looking for an alternative and found Sufix Siege.
One mono i used to love was Trilene Premium Strength/Pro Select. it was an orange coloured mono that Berkely used to make in the late 90s and early 2000s and it was awesome. Why this discontinued it i'll never know lol
NYWayfarer reply :
Big Game in 10# or 12# treated with KVD line and lure or Reel Snot is my choice for casting.
The conditioners virtually eliminate the only real drawback of Big Game which is the line memory.
d-camarena reply :
I use big game, love it.
Yozuri in my opinion is way overrated. The spool i bought had more stretch than mono and broke off randomly.
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 6/1/2018 at 1:00 AM, WRB said:When you compare monofilament lines by diameter in lieu of advertised label pound test XL, XT and Big Game perform nearly the same regarding memory, knot strength, abrasion resistance and casting performance. Very few anglers look at line diameter and use pound test as a decision maker.
When bass anglers use the word "thicker" to define larger diameter and accept that as the norm for performance because it's stronger then "thinner" smaller diameter line, you have been duped.
Select line by it's diameter. Big Game offers fewer choices then XL or XT and is a newer formula and less expensive with equal performance considering diameter.
Tom
Makes sense, appreciate the advice brotha!
d-camarena reply :
On 6/1/2018 at 1:37 AM, Hulkster said:I used to be a die hard Trilene (mainly XL) user but in the last few years I was getting problems with XL's durability and strength (always handles well though). so I started looking for an alternative and found Sufix Siege.
One mono i used to love was Trilene Premium Strength/Pro Select. it was an orange coloured mono that Berkely used to make in the late 90s and early 2000s and it was awesome. Why this discontinued it i'll never know lol
I think its been relabeled as transoptic or something like that
JoshFromBolo reply :
On 6/1/2018 at 1:37 AM, Hulkster said:I used to be a die hard Trilene (mainly XL) user but in the last few years I was getting problems with XL's durability and strength (always handles well though). so I started looking for an alternative and found Sufix Siege.
One mono i used to love was Trilene Premium Strength/Pro Select. it was an orange coloured mono that Berkely used to make in the late 90s and early 2000s and it was awesome. Why this discontinued it i'll never know lol
Will take a look at the Suffix Siege, appreciate it!
Hulkster reply :
On 6/1/2018 at 10:16 AM, d-camarena said:I think its been relabeled as transoptic or something like that
yeah its orange like the pro select was but i tried it and its so stiff now. the other line was like sufix siege: perfect blend of limpness and toughness.
Log Catcher reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 3:44 AM, Hulkster said:Sufix siege for me as well. I use 12 pound on baitcasting and 10 pound on spinning gear. its tough, strong and limp. and the smoke green colour is awesome.
I agree with you and DRT about Sufix Siege. It is an excellent line.
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