What kind of line do you use?

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

My line is a couple years old and I'm looking to re-spool. I hate monofilament and I'm really into the superlines. I love how they don't flex and they're super sensitive to bites. I've been using Spiderwire for a decade or so and like it but it does begin to fray after some use. Wondering if anyone has tried any of the others -- specifically Fireline. I don't think Fireline is braided like Spiderwire so it might hold together a bit more over long periods of use. Any other suggestions? I'm perfectly fine with sticking with Spiderwire, the stuff is great -- just looking to see if any new stuff has come out that's better.

 

[handicappers]

couple years old? how long do you leave it on your reel?

I use Seaguar Red label for my fluorocarbon needs
and PLine CXX Moss for my mono needs.

 

[beardown07]

I hate Spiderwire and the likes. There is no need for line that strong.



I won't let ya on my raft if yer using the shit.

 

[handicappers]

I hate Spiderwire and the likes. There is no need for line that strong.



I won't let ya on my raft if yer using the shit.

you have a raft? is it one of those wooden thingies or a rubber one? small HP engine on it?

 

[beardown07]

you have a raft? is it one of those wooden thingies or a rubber one? small HP engine on it?

It's old and I'm in the market for a newer one, but it's just a 13 foot, Hypolene raft with an aluminum frame.

I'm surrounded by big rivers, so we do allot of floating en sech.

 

[beardown07]

No engine...just oars.


I fish mostly rivers and creeks.


I live just a few miles from a BIG river and then just a couple hundred yards from my house is an awesome pike creek. Big bastards in thurr

 

[DHoey]

Maxima Ultragreen is my go to. The only need for braid is if you're float fishing a river. Stretch in your line is a good thing 99% of the time.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Maxima Ultragreen is my go to. The only need for braid is if you're float fishing a river. Stretch in your line is a good thing 99% of the time.

I hate stretch, I also hate the thickness of the non-super lines. I can get 20-30lb braided and it's the equivalent thickness of like 8lb monofiliment.