Line Recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

1Flatfish · 12-07-2009, 09:06 PM

I remember when I first discovered braid. I switched everything over and couldn't stop raving about it. It was fun, but now I'm switching back to mono and fluorocarbon line if I'm not fishing near or in kelp. Too many knots and leaders. Braid does not sink as fast as fluoro (bay long lining) And I've come to realize that I just like the feel of good ole mono better. I do like the way braid comes off my little spinning reel better than mono. It doesn't seem to twist as much and has less spool memory. Also, it doesn't fly off the spool on it's own when I open the bail like some new mono likes to do.

Wayne

Billy V · 12-07-2009, 10:27 PM

The answer "New Line" is a good one.

I usually stay with P-Line just because it always tests out high on the breakage scale, but I also have a spool of Berkley Big Game 40 lb. clear on the bench and can tell you its strong as hell.

Both work and you don't need to spend designer prices to get results.

12-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#1
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Braid I remember when I first discovered braid. I switched everything over and couldn't stop raving about it. It was fun, but now I'm switching back to mono and fluorocarbon line if I'm not fishing near or in kelp. Too many knots and leaders. Braid does not sink as fast as fluoro (bay long lining) And I've come to realize that I just like the feel of good ole mono better. I do like the way braid comes off my little spinning reel better than mono. It doesn't seem to twist as much and has less spool memory. Also, it doesn't fly off the spool on it's own when I open the bail like some new mono likes to do. Wayne

12-07-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The answer "New Line" is a good one. I usually stay with P-Line just because it always tests out high on the breakage scale, but I also have a spool of Berkley Big Game 40 lb. clear on the bench and can tell you its strong as hell. Both work and you don't need to spend designer prices to get results.