What line do you prefer for spinning set ups? 2025
HoosierHawgs reply :
What type of line do you prefer to use on your spinning set ups and why? I have one set up that will be used for small jerkbaits and other small harbaits, and one that will be used for all around light soft plastic work. I'm between braid with leader, straight fluoro, or straight Yo-Zuri Hybrid.
roadwarrior reply :
I have one spooled up with Yo-Zuri Hybrid and two with braid and a Tatsu leader. I think the Yo-Zuri performs better with bottom contact (Senko, Fat Ika and Rage Tail Baby Craw). For weighted baits the braid/ fluoro leader works just fine. A big advantage to the braid/ leader combination is fishing "brand new" line (leader) on every outing.
Loomis13 reply :
I prefer braid with no leader unless around rocks. If you are fishing rocks then I you could add a leader or just go with flouro/yo-zuri. I also like braid for cranks because you can literally feel everything and Im not too worried about the lack of stretch on a spinning rod with trebles.
Darren. reply :
I go braid + leader on every one of my setups.
Spinning shines with this given braid's lack of
management issues.
And @roadwarrior is spot on, you can tie a new
and different type of leader on whenever you want.
For leaders, I use Yo-Zuri Hybrid from 4-15# and
Gamma Edge fluoro in 6, 8, and 10# test. Also use
P-Line Floroclear, but less these days because I have
so much dang YZH laying around. The Gamma Edge
has actually been my go-to even over YZH lately.
Yudo1 reply :
I use braid with leader on all my spinning reels.
NHBull reply :
Braid and FC leader in spinning setups
PatrickKnight reply :
Braid with or without a leader for me.
ww2farmer reply :
On 1/29/2017 at 10:41 PM, Yudo1 said:I use braid with leader on all my spinning reels.
Same here....10lb Power pro on my ML outfits, and 15lb on my M power rigs. Leaders very from 6lb to 12lb depending on cover and/or presentation.
Fishin' Fool reply :
Braid + fluoro for longevity alone. I used to change out my fluorocarbon about every 2 to 3 trips (mainly a tournament guy). I can't imagine how much money I saved last year. I think I'm good to start with that same spool of braid this year too. Use mono backing before the braid to decrease costs more. No need for a full spool of braid.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Nanofil straight no leader.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Braid, usually with a leader but sometimes without.
fishnkamp reply :
My personal favorite is Berkley Original FireLine in 14 pound test (6 pound diameter) and a 4 foot leader of either P Line CXX in 10 pound test(it breaks around 23 pounds) or 8 pound fluoro. That is my go to setup except for one I use for jerkbaits. Here I like P LIne Halo in 6 or 8 pound test. It is all you need for them. Again the Halo breaks higher than it rates as.
MIbassyaker reply :
15# & 30# PowerPro usually, with or without a leader
Izorline XXX 6# leader, and sometimes mainline.
Pline CXX 10# leader when I need more abrasion resistance.
I don't use flouro.
Scott F reply :
I'm in the minority around here but I use 8-10 braid on all my spinning gear and never use a leader. For my fishing, I have yet to find any condition where a leader would have helped me except for maybe a steel leader for pike. The stretchyness of mono and FC lines alone keeps me from using it.
WRB reply :
I like Sunline.
Tom
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 2:18 AM, WRB said:I like Sunline.
Tom
Do you have a specific line by them that you like better?
WRB reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 2:40 AM, HoosierHawgs said:Do you have a specific line by them that you like better?
Tongue in check reply, you should correct like to line in your title.
Yes, I use Sunline Super Sniper 7# for finesse spinning soft plastics, no braid. For finesse Slip and split shot I prefer a mono line that tends to float off the bottom to reduce snags and use Sunlines Natural mono 6# or 8# depending on the structure/cover.
Baitcasting I use Defier Armillo Nylon 25# line for swimbaits, 13# for crankbaits. Bottom lures like jigs and worms I use Sunline Shooter 10, 12 and 16# FC depending on structure/cover and size/weight of lure.
Braid I use Fins WindTamer line, 12# for spinning and 65# for baitcasting in cover.
Tom
Fishin' Fool reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 2:40 AM, HoosierHawgs said:Do you have a specific line by them that you like better?
SX1 and Sniper. All you need.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 3:10 AM, WRB said:Tongue in check reply, you should correct like to line in your title.
Yes, I use Sunline Super Sniper 7# for finesse spinning soft plastics, no braid. For finesse Slip and split shot I prefer a mono line that tends to float off the bottom to reduce snags and use Sunlines Natural mono 6# or 8# depending on the structure/cover.
Baitcasting I use Defier Armillo Nylon 25# line for swimbaits, 13# for crankbaits. Bottom lures like jigs and worms I use Sunline Shooter 10, 12 and 16# FC depending on structure/cover and size/weight of lure.
Braid I use Fins WindTamer line, 12# for spinning and 65# for baitcasting in cover.
Tom
Haha, didn't even notice that! 
Will do. Thanks for the line suggestions.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
Another vote for braid+fluoro leader and yo-zuri hybrid.
I have 15# Power Pro Super Slick and 10# Seaguar InvizX for leader material. The last 3 years I've used Sunline Sniper fluoro for leaders, but I'm running low and the Seaguar was a killer deal this xmas. Figured I'd try it out. I use this set up for bottom contact stuff like tubes, craws and finesse jigs.
For all my other stuff (grubs, aglias, jerkbaits, small cranks and topwaters) I use 8# yo-zuri hybrid. I used it all of last year for the first time and really enjoyed it. It'll probably become a mainstay for me.
RoLo reply :
30-lb Sufix 832 (8-lb diameter) Straight braid, No leader, ever
If a bass doesn't like my braid, he's granted the freedom to find some fluorocarbon
Roger
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 3:15 AM, Fishin' Fool said:
SX1 and Sniper. All you need.
that's what i use , 10 lb. SX1 & 6 lb. Sniper , but i'm gonna try a different brand braid , will write a review of it once i use it
Fishin' Fool reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 4:41 AM, Big Bait Fishing said:that's what i use , 10 lb. SX1 & 6 lb. Sniper , but i'm gonna try a different brand braid , will write a review of it once i use it
If it works well why? I know some people say SX1 is "noisy" going thru the guides but to me that's the sound I associate with fishing braided line.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 4:47 AM, Fishin' Fool said:
If it works well why? I know some people say SX1 is "noisy" going thru the guides but to me that's the sound I associate with fishing braided line.
don't get me wrong , i have SX1 on my casting set ups , just requested a sample of some braid from a company and really like it 
crypt reply :
power pro, all colors. all lb. test up to 30 for all my spinning rods. use a mono or a flouro leader on really clear conditions.
Stingray23 reply :
I like 8lb Seaguar Tatsu.
wdp reply :
10 - 20 lb power pro braid.
IndianaFinesse reply :
I use mono on spinning reels for jerkbaits and small cranks to help keep them pinned, and to avoid cast-offs with heavy jerkbaits. Everything else gets six to twelve pound braid (gliss is my favorite), usually with a leader. I used to always use straight braid, but I started using a leader to make the bow and arrow unsnagging technique possible because of the slight amount of stretch a leader gives. Why do I use braid? Because of the extra casting distance, increased sensitivity, better long distance hook sets, and no memory.
The place you usually fish is often fairly muddy, so you could probably get away with using yellow braid to make it easier to watch your line. Might be worth trying. Btw, you've probably already figured this out, but the hump just in front of the inlet of your favorite spot is a great place to fish, especially when the water is gushing in from a recent rain storm. Caught some nice bass and big crappie fishing after some heavy rain there last year, plus a very large and angry snapping turtle.
Largemouth21 reply :
Trilene XL...
offsidewing reply :
6lb Seagar Tatsu on my spinning gear for any finesse or sinking application.
iceintheveins reply :
If you want to throw small topwaters on your spinning setup as well as everything else, go with Original Stren mono or McCoy Mean Green. Otherwise, P line 100% fluoro or the new Tactical Fluoro are your best bet.
Retired@176 reply :
30 lb. power pro for frogging with gliss 17lb. on my drop shot ML & 24lb. on my MH spinning set ups with floro leader if necessary
RoLo reply :
On 1/30/2017 at 6:38 AM, Largemouth21 said:Trilene XL...
That was the line I used for many, many years before the advent of braided polyethylene.
Trilene XL (XL=extra limp) is the limpest, most manageable nylon line I've ever used on spinning gear.
Roger
new2BC4bass reply :
4# and 8# Trilene XL was all I ever used umpteen years ago. A fishing buddy's choice was Stren. Today about half my spinning reels have braid on them. I am aware of its attributes on a spinning reel, but still prefer mono. Guess I am still stuck in the 50s.
Darren. reply :
On 2/6/2017 at 7:57 AM, new2BC4bass said:4# and 8# Trilene XL was all I ever used umpteen years ago. A fishing buddy's choice was Stren. Today about half my spinning reels have braid on them. I am aware of its attributes on a spinning reel, but still prefer mono. Guess I am still stuck in the 50s.
Used a lot of XL 8# in the clear/fluorescent blue and
by gosh, I caught a lot of fish from bass to cats. Wonder
what happened to those days... oh I know, copoly and
fluorocarbons...hmmm.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/6/2017 at 8:04 AM, Darren. said:
Used a lot of XL 8# in the clear/fluorescent blue and
by gosh, I caught a lot of fish from bass to cats. Wonder
what happened to those days... oh I know, copoly and
fluorocarbons...hmmm.
I'd like to live those days over again. 20# catfish and 35# carp on 8# XL. A 10# carp on 4# with the drag locked down. I'd be embarrassed to say how many fish (mostly nice sized panfish) the four of us would take home some days back then. They didn't get wasted with three growing boys to feed. Great times to spend with Dad.
bigfruits reply :
5lb sniper FC on rarenium 2000 shimano - DS, shakey jig, ned jig
6, 8lb sniper FC on ci4+ 2500 shimano - small jigs/t-rig, weightless plastics, DS, shakey jig, tubes, grubs
10# Tatsu FC on ci4+ 2500 (got a big spool on sale) - light jigs/trig
30# braid for 1/4oz jigs and t-rigs in stained water on a MH rod.
blckshirt98 reply :
Braid on all spinning reels, with poundage determined by what you're going to be throwing/targeting, and a fluoro leader. Exception is for trout reels where I'll get 2 or 4lb mono.
junyer357 reply :
15lb power pro slick 8 yellow. Seaguar blue label leader if visibility is over 1ft or using a drop shot. Visibility under 1ft its straight braid. No backing. Ever. On any reel for me.
Braid just lasts longer with minimal twist if spooled correctly.
The yellow color helps me line watch for subtle bites, especially on the fall with a senko.
lmbfisherman reply :
All my bass fishing spinning reels have braid on them. They range from 10 to 20lb, I will tie leader on it depending on what I'm using it for.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 2/6/2017 at 8:04 AM, Darren. said:
Used a lot of XL 8# in the clear/fluorescent blue and
by gosh, I caught a lot of fish from bass to cats. Wonder
what happened to those days... oh I know, copoly and
fluorocarbons...hmmm.
I still use 12# XL on a lot of my casting set ups (actually on every one that isn't throwing a contact bait). It's inexpensive, extremely manageable, strong, and relatively sensitive and not very stretch for a nylon line.
susQbassman reply :
Sufix 832 braid neon lime #10 no leader in clear water I can watch my line and get the most sensitivity and sm bass have poor reading skills so they don't know any better and just eat the fake bait even if a bright line is attached to it.
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