What's your favorite spinning reel line? 2024
R H Clark reply :
I'm an old mono user and have only tried a couple of the newer braid lines. I just bought a new Stradic Ci4+ 2500 and would like to try a new line. I've used Nanofil and like it's light weight for casting 1/32 oz jigs but it's lack of abrasion resistance makes it nearly useless for me. Both Fireline and P-line CX premium have been recommended to me but I would like to hear opinions of these and any others.
This reel will do double duty on 2 rods. I will likely use 6lb or possibly 8-10 lb if it's small diameter for both. On my ultralight rod, I will be casting 1/32- 1/16 jigs for crappie and on the medium rod I will be casting heavier jigs up to 1/4 oz. there are just so many new lines on the market I'm about at a loss as to what to choose. Any help is appreciated.
new2BC4bass reply :
Braid isn't the line for you if you need abrasion resistance unless you use a leader. I like Sufix Elite, Trilene XL or Sunline Super Natural. All are relatively soft lines that don't "spring" as bad as harder, more abrasive resistant lines such as Big Game. If Big Game handles ok for you than it would be more abrasive resistant than the 3 lines I mentioned. However, it coils a bit more than Sufix Siege on my baitcasting reels. Both coil like a slinky after sitting awhile, but the Big Game will give me loose coils on the spool after a cast...unless very careful...until it gets wet whereas the Siege doesn't. I consider Big Game and Siege better suited to a baitcast reel.
R H Clark reply :
How does Suffix Elite compare to Trilene XL? I use XL and like it. I guess I'm looking to try something different but not if it isn't better. I would like something with the casting qualities of XL but a little more sensitive to detect light strikes.
buzzed bait reply :
maybe try out a good copolymer like yo zuri hybrid. I've never used the ultra soft that is marketed for spinning reels, but have heard great things about it. I've used 6# yozuri on my ultralight reel with success. it's very strong for it's # rating too.
J Francho reply :
There's a lot of lines I like for spinning - 20# braid (several brands, 4 & 8 carrier), Suffix Elite in 6 or 8#, YZ Hybrid Soft 6/8#, Tatsu in 6, InvisX in 6, are a few in different materials that I like.
James Pondscum reply :
On spinning McCoy copolymer my only choice.
ww2farmer reply :
10lb plain old Power Pro braid on my drop shot rod, and 15lb Power Pro on my shaky head/wacky jig rod. Both get used with various sized fluorocarbon leaders ranging from 6 to 12lb test.
Todd2 reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 5:23 AM, nickles said:On spinning McCoy copolymer my only choice.
I use Mccoy exclusively on all my reels but it really shines on spinning gear.
bigbill reply :
Excalibur Silver Thread Copolymer line. Been using it for decades.
tander reply :
I am completely satisfied with 7# test Sunline Sniper FC on my spinning reel. Cast great and seems stronger than 7# test.
IndianaFinesse reply :
Nothing beats tatsu floro. If you need something cheaper, McCoy copolymer has awesome abrasion resistance.
shaggydog reply :
trilene
Florida Cracker2 reply :
Does anyone use spiderwire anymore? I find it to be supple, thin, and very castable. Better than xl which was my mainstay for years. I first started using it about 25 years ago when it first came out. I love it. Braid, although great for weeds and trees, is awful for getting hung on hard bottom.
Kevin22 reply :
I use 4# high viz gold stren for panfish. When I hit a clear body of water I drop down to either 2# trilene sensation or my favorite, 4# seaguar red label. I would NOT suggest 6-8# line for any kind of panfishing other than bobber fishing. I tried the braid and nanofil for panfish, didn't like it. Back to mono and fluoro. I tried yo-zuri, didn't especially care for it. The ultra soft went bad on me very quickly, and the regular is very thick.
For bass I like 10-15# braid. Either power pro, power pro slick 8, or sufix 832. All work well. I don't really care for tying leaders, so when I'm in clear water I go ahead and use 8# seaguar red label fluoro. I don't use mono on spinning rods for bass anymore. I tried fireline, still use some of it, but I really don't care for it. The PP and 832 are much better. The spiderwire I tried was pure junk, I wouldn't give that to my worst enemy.
offsidewing reply :
TW had a sale on Seaguar Tatsu over the winter and I picked up a couple spools. Been using 6lb Tatsu this spring and it is spectacular. Before that I was using 6lb Yo Zuri Hybrid and Pline Fluoroclear.
Darren. reply :
10# regular yellow PP
15# PP Superslick 8
Leader on every setup from 4-15#
MickD reply :
10 to 15 pound test high quality braid. Very easy handling, few problems if any, long casts, high sensitivity. so thin leaders are not required exc maybe in crystal clear.
Molay1292 reply :
Typically I use 10 PPS8 and a FC leader 6-8lb. Recently I have been trying Gliss in the 18 and 24lb test. I have to say that not having to tie a leader is nice and so far the line has really impressed me.
The Fisher reply :
Silver Thread AN40 6# Copolymer
R H Clark reply :
For those using McCoy Copolymer, is there a difference between the clear blue florescent and the Xtra clear?
I'm sort of between the McCoy , Yo-Zuri Hybrid, and P-Line Cx Premium, all in 6 lb test. I may buy a spool of each.
dam0007 reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 11:47 PM, R H Clark said:I'm an old mono user and have only tried a couple of the newer braid lines. I just bought a new Stradic Ci4+ 2500 and would like to try a new line. I've used Nanofil and like it's light weight for casting 1/32 oz jigs but it's lack of abrasion resistance makes it nearly useless for me. Both Fireline and P-line CX premium have been recommended to me but I would like to hear opinions of these and any others.
This reel will do double duty on 2 rods. I will likely use 6lb or possibly 8-10 lb if it's small diameter for both. On my ultralight rod, I will be casting 1/32- 1/16 jigs for crappie and on the medium rod I will be casting heavier jigs up to 1/4 oz. there are just so many new lines on the market I'm about at a loss as to what to choose. Any help is appreciated.
Same reel I'm just now trying out SX1 in 15lb with a FC leader tied on. So far I'm really liking it.
loudcherokee reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 8:59 AM, Florida Cracker2 said:Does anyone use spiderwire anymore? I find it to be supple, thin, and very castable. Better than xl which was my mainstay for years. I first started using it about 25 years ago when it first came out. I love it. Braid, although great for weeds and trees, is awful for getting hung on hard bottom.
I used to use spiderwire mono exclusivity, but over the past few years I've had alot of lost fish, lures, hooks, and unexplained breaks when using spiderwire. I'm not sure if they changed their formula or what happened but the last couple of spools I got were junk.
LC
Stingray23 reply :
Seaguar Tatsu or Invizx in 8lb test.
HookdUP reply :
#6-10 original fireline
Florida Cracker2 reply :
On 4/1/2016 at 4:31 AM, loudcherokee said:I used to use spiderwire mono exclusivity, but over the past few years I've had alot of lost fish, lures, hooks, and unexplained breaks when using spiderwire. I'm not sure if they changed their formula or what happened but the last couple of spools I got were junk.
LC
I just purchased a spool of 6# about a month ago and put it on one reel. Caught a nice oscar and a couple bluegill on it so far and had one nice size bass break off in some tree limbs which was expected with that light of a line. The other 2 reels that have 8# spiderwire are from some I purchased in the 90s (years ago) and still casts well with no problems. I have never had line hold up that long without getting stiff. I will see how this new spool holds up.
trick worms reply :
I like stren original mono
loudcherokee reply :
On 4/1/2016 at 8:12 AM, Florida Cracker2 said:I just purchased a spool of 6# about a month ago and put it on one reel. Caught a nice oscar and a couple bluegill on it so far and had one nice size bass break off in some tree limbs which was expected with that light of a line. The other 2 reels that have 8# spiderwire are from some I purchased in the 90s (years ago) and still casts well with no problems. I have never had line hold up that long without getting stiff. I will see how this new spool holds up.
Watch your knots. Alot of my breakoffs have been at the knot. I will tie a Palomar about 75% of the time, I always make sure I lube the knot and make sure there are no twists, but still had alot of breaks on this line. I mostly used either 10 or 12# test.
LC
ranger7717 reply :
mccoy , sufix promix , yo-zuri, a lot of guys like braid , as did i for a while , but wind knots and snapping from shock drove me away
Capt.Bob reply :
spinning casting don't matter,,, all have Sufix 832 as mainline,,,, I choose my leader fer line preference,,, 6'- 12', depending on what I am doing and where I am fishing..
anthonyfip reply :
I absolutely love Sufix Siege in 6#. If I could only have one type of line for spinning, this would be it!
PineappleWater reply :
6 or 8 lb Maxima ultragreen fishing line for throwing 1/32- 1/8 oz weights. I love the abrasion resistance of it and the casting is phenomenal. Right now it's on my Daiwa Steez 2508 ( close to a Shimano 2500) and no regrets on leaving it there. For braid I use 8 or 10 lb Berkley Fireline in smoke and that's on a Daiwa Exist, also a great line 
Wprich reply :
I'm a faithful p-line user, used to spool mine with CX premium, but now I spool my bass spinning reels with 6lb cxx strong line and easy on the pocket as well.
blckshirt98 reply :
I like braid will all of my spinning reels. I do have one spooled with 8lb Nanofill and one thing I have noticed is that I get a lot of wind drag with the Nanofil that keeps me from getting good distance on casts compared to other reels where I have straight 2 or 4 lb mono (and I'm sure fluoro would have the same characteristics as the mono). I also get some wind drag with the basic PowerPro or Sufix 832 I prefer, but definitely notice more wind drag with PowerPro Slick 8. Seems like the "softer" the line, the more wind drag you'll get that will cut into your casting distance.
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