Need some line advice

[stratosjoe]

I plan on using a braid /fluoro combo on my spinning rod/reel for smallies on St Clair. will be using it for tubes primarily. Looking for distance , sensitivity, lack of sight for fish. any suggestions on braid type and weight. I would like to try seguar but not sure of type and weight.... thanks Joe


Modified by stratosjoe at 9:15 AM 2/13/2011

[bob o]

well, i don't use braid except for frog fishing, but on LSC for tubes it's 6lb flouro all the way.

[stratosjoe]

Thanks Bob for the response . So if I go to just Fluoro what brand should I go with? I have always used pline or bps excel but not bought braid or flouro yet. Thanks again Joe G

[bob o]

i've tried lots of different flouro i like the seagear, but that's just me

[Mini]

BPS makes an excel braid that I have used with great success. I used to use PowerPro but have switched over to Excel Braid.

I also use the BPS Signature Series flouro. Talked to VanDam this past spring about the new flouro....he said he likes it. Its all made by Toray.

[Parch07]

I've been happy with 8lb Seagur Invis-X knotted onto BPS Excel braid. I never thought about trying 6lb test. I will have to give it a shot.

[bob o]

LSC 6lb for spinning gear and 8lb for crankbaits just make sure your drag settings are set for the light line

[jazzy0017]

Seaguar InvisX fluoro is some good stuff but is a little bit pricy. I also have heard the Seaguar Carbon Pro was good too but they discontinued that, prolly so people will spend a little more money and buy the InvisX but if you can find the Carbon Pro I have heard good things.

[Parch07]

Excellent. Thanks for the tip!

[brnzbaklvr]

I use 10 pound power pro braid and BPS XPS Flouro in anywhere from 6-10 lb depending on conditions....

I have really struggled using straight Flouro on Spinning gear...I have tried everything and multiple brands and just can't seem to work through the line twist..

I bought some Spider wire Flourobraid to try in 15lb test....It is suppose to sink...I read a review that said the 10lb was breaking so I thought I would give the 15lb a try...The Diameter is about the same as 8lb flouro...