best casting line for a baitcaster? 2025

bigfish88 reply :

what lines do you guys use and cast well with your baitcasters?

Quitlimpin reply :

Trilene XL is a great all purpose line that handles really well. By far my favorite mono

bpNClgmouth reply :

Really trust Suffix Elite... The new lo-vis green is great in staind water

Dock Master reply :

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Trilene XL is a great all purpose line that handles really well. By far my favorite mono

x2. That line is a very managable and far casting line. Use KVD Line and Lure Conditioner when spooling to make cast even further.

Hammer 4 reply :

I have used alot of lines, including triline xl...then there's this guy on here named Road Warrior...lol

Anyhow, I have been using YoZuri Hybrid Ultrasoft for about the last month or so, and haven't switched brands yet, and I don't even spray it with KVD line conditioner.

Oh have used both 10 and 12 lb test, cast's a tad better with the 10 lb.

Muddy reply :

On the suggestion of my fishing parter Bruce and .ghotti. I made the switch over to Trilene Xl and I am more than pleased.

dodgeguy reply :

fireline's new braid or cajun red cast.

Cigarlover 1 reply :

Like these guys said Trilene XL is a great all around line.

Use ONLY Stren reply :

Stren Original for mono, or the new Stren Sonic braid is extremely manageable and limp.

Cracker reply :

WOW thats funny, I just logged on to make this exact same question to you guys.

I had been using power pro 40# for a while and wanted to try a flouro, so I got some berkley vanish 20# and I think I should have gone with a 10-14# because I am having some problems casting it without getting a bunch of overrun on nearly every cast. I got the 20# because I get into a lot of thick stuff and I think this is part of my problem.

Does the thinner line retain less memory?

Quitlimpin reply :

Cracker-- Not sure about the memory in regards to diameter but i picked up some vanish on clearance at wally world last year in 12# and found it to be total garbage. For flouro I prefer trilene 100% or BPS

Use ONLY Stren reply :

I agree with Chuck ive tried the Vanish and the Vanish Transition and in my opinion its horrible. Personally I use XPS flouro from BPS.

S I G M A reply :

Vanish is pretty much the worst line i've ever used

Hammer 4 reply :

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Vanish is pretty much the worst line i've ever used

paragon reply :

I've become a big fan of Suffix elite in the past 2 years.

And I also spooled up some of the new stren sonic braid and it seems real good. Man, sometimes I think I could cast it a mile.

grimlin reply :

I've gone back to 14# trilene XT.

Cracker reply :

Okay guys, You pretty much made up my mind that it wasn't just me hating the line. At least I didnt pay too much for it. I was gonna give it a try for a bit and the try the BPS flouro if I coulndt get used to it, but now I think I am just going to switch asap.

roadwarrior reply :

Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Hybrid Ultra Soft #12 (.013" diameter, 19.5 lb test).

8-)

burleytog reply :

Trilene XL is absolutely the most limp, memory-free line you can use.

bobdogg17 reply :

Has anyone used or tried P-line CXX?? I just spooled one of my baitcasters with it and took off the BPS XPS Flourocarbon, but I've only been out once so far with it. So far it felt pretty good, I should get a better feel this weekend. On my new baitcaster, I spooled it with PowerPro 50# braid and had a horrible experience on Sunday. Birds nest every other cast. It's the first time I tried braid on a baitcaster and I wasn't at all impressed so far. I have the same line on my spinning reel and love it. Plus the mono casted about 20-30' further than the braid on the casting reels. Has anyone else exprienced this with braid on their baitcasters? Might swap it out for mono if it doesn't improve.... :-/

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

the thing with XL is you can move up a few pound test to get more abrasion resistance even though this line isnt known for this moving up makes a diff and you still get great handling/casting :::ex:: 17 pound instead of 14 14 instead of 10 10 instead of 6 and so on

Cracker reply :

I was using 40# power pro, and got tired of backlash on every 8-10 casts but it is strong as snot and that is why I used it. When it would birdnest the tangle usually just pulled right out without much fuss

Big Mike in Fl reply :

I use almost exclusively power pro, mostly 30lb, but I have rods with 15 all the way to 50lb test. if you're having an issue backlashing, its probably not the line, and I think you might continue to have the issue no matter what you use.

I've gone to flouro on my flipping rod (20lb) because I feel like the flouro slides through the weeds better,and is easier to handle when flipping... right now its vanish,but that will change after friday when I get some BPS flouro, I've broken off vanish a few times and I don't like it.

burleytog reply :

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Has anyone used or tried P-line CXX??

The strongest, best nasty trash line on the market. Almost too strong. All I use in the summer.

Big Country reply :

I haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but I use Diamond Illusion line, 12# test. It is by far the best mono I've used on my baitcasters or spinning reels. It's super smooth, super tough and I can cast most baits a country mile. If you're looking for an excellent quality mono I highly recommend trying it. Only downfall is it can only be bought at Bass Pro Shops.

phisherman reply :

I like Sufix Performance Braid. It's a more round and smoother than Power Pro - my 2nd favorite braid.

Aaron reply :

Yo Zuri Hybrid is good, as is Gamma Colpolymer. I also have tried the Suffix brands with good results. However, I have went back to Trilene XL for my spinning and Trilene Big Game for casting because I can always find it, it is cheaper, and it has never let me down.

bigfish88 reply :

gosh dangit, i just ordered a spool of vanish!!! and all ive heard is its horrible! looks like a trip to bass pro for trilene XL is in the future.

Raul reply :

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Has anyone used or tried P-line CXX??

Yes, you can uproot a stump with it. It 's ridiculously strong and abrassion resistant, behaves like wire in the higher than 12 lbs test but if you want something to pull them out that 's your girl.

rubba bubba reply :

Fireline Crystal for superlines (I prefer fusions over braids like Suffix/Spiderwire).

Mono - no preference.

NBR reply :

I've used Vanish Transition in 12# for several years with no problems.

ChazfromVA reply :

IZORLINE XXX for me

Big Bait Fishing reply :

my two favorite lines are trilene xl and izorline xxx in smoke , both handle very nice and are very strong !!!

JellyMan reply :

Trilene xl smooth casting is very nice. Used it for years in 10lb test.

I just recently switched to Power Pro Braid and havnt got to fish due to Orlando getting slammed for 4 days with rain. BLAAAH!!!

I did do a small cast in my pool and it felt nice.

DINK WHISPERER reply :

Stren original for mono

Trilene 100% for fluoro

Power Pro for braid

J-B reply :

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Has anyone used or tried P-line CXX??

I just put some on my real 2 weeks ago. It is a very strong line, no doubts there. Started out great but now it has a horrible case of the coils when it comes off the reel. I had been using the Cajun red high strength 14# and it was much smaller and more relaxed than the p-Line cxx 12# that I currently have on. I plan on going back to the red. I hope that you have a better experience than I did.

bigtimfish reply :

suffix seige

bigfish88 reply :

thanks yall got some 10# trilene XL its strong, pretty abrasion resistant, and cast great!!

crw reply :

I have Prower Pro on 7 baitcaters and Suffix braid on 1 baitcaster. I have used Power Pro for 3+ years and have found that backlashes occur when I try to cast too hard. All it takes with an SX, 4600C3, or 5500C3 is a flick of the wrist for long cast. I add 18" to 24" mono leader (Cajun Red or Stren). When I do get a backlash, they are normally very easy to get out, even ones where I hit the motor with the rod.

I have found that I change line much less with braid than mono, which make up the cost of braid. After 6 month or so, I reverse out the braid (casting end tied to reel end), this adds to the life. I also use mono backing with about 75 yards of braid.

I have had breakoffs with braid on rocks. You can feel the braid going over or around rocks or stumps.

When I used mono, I changed line every month or so. Nicks and kinks.

I have yet to use the Suffix braid fishing, but cast in the yard it seems compatible to Power Pro.

JMHO

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