I need these size lines because the lakes I fish are crystal clear. I use a lot of finesse baits also. Problem is I haven't found any lines in these lb tests that are strong enough to hold up. Seems like they tend to break real easy. It's cost me fish and $ in tournaments. I know I'm going to get every brand of line made in the reponses but I need to find who has the best. So who is it?
I'm fishing a line called Iguana on my crankin rods and am gettin ready to give it a shot on finesse baits. It sinks well, casts like a dream and has small diameter for the poundage. I have 13 on 2 crankin rods and it seems about the size of 6. Have 23 on another that feels about like 15. Only downfall is its green but if I remember correctly they had it in clear also. I bought it over the winter at a fishin sale. Its a little hard to find but is comin to more dealers
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I prefer Sunline Sniper for my flouro. I caught a 5lbs bass on 6# Sunline on a dropshot rig. Took a while to get her to the boat- but I was sold on Sunline after that. Need to make sure your knots are clean too with line that light.
I use Sunline, Suflix, and Trilene mono lines in 6, 8 or 10 lb. sizes. The best advice for light lines is to change line regularly, re-tie often and have a super-smooth, consistent drag on your reel.
Sunline but if you don't want to pay that much I also like Seaguar
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I have been using the Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon XL line since December and I have a lot of confidence in it. This line is softer than the other fluoro lines. I have been using it for drop-shotting and shakey head fishing.Originally Posted by NE14BASS
This line to me is very strong and manageable and I use it on all of spinning set-ups.
seaguar tatsu--- great stuff!
I use 8lb invisx on my shakyhead setup and dont have any problems. I use it on spinning rods and the key seems to be not to have a rod that overpowers the line and a reel with a really good drag. I throw mine on a dobyns dx 701sf with a stradic ci4+ and have caught smallies over 5lbs several times. Keep a good check on your line, as a small nick in line that small is a like a very large fray in 12lb line
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Try Izorline Platinum copolymer or the Izorline XXX Super mono. I prefer the Platinum. The 6 & 8 pound will lie nicely on a 2500 size spool. The Platinum is highly abrasion resistant, has very little stretch, and is very reasonably priced...for the 6 pound test, a 1/4 pound spool holds over 2000 yards for $18.00. I use the 6 pound line when smallie fishing in Canada and on on Erie. You'll love this line!
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Another +1 for the trilene, i use 6lb trilene in small ponds for bass and trout fishing at a dam and never had a issue so far.
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I use 8lb Sniper or Tatsu.
+2 on Izorline Platinum....Over the years I've used a lot of different lines, I don't use anything that light but I will say that since I started using Izorline Platinum I'm sold on it. I've hung up some crank baits in the reeds and a few tree branches and this stuff is VERY hard to break, it will usually pull the lure out, really surprised me a few times.
Tatsu and invizx. Make sure to check the line diameter, because some companies will sell 6lb with a diameter of most companies 8lb.
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I am in the same boat as I fish highly pressured lakes and a few that are gin clear too. My line of choice has been Sunline Super Sniper FC in 6 and 8 pound test ratings. I always go with Braid in 10 to 15 pound test diameter like Sunline SX1 or Daiwa Samurai and use a fluorocarbon leader. I have pulled up small tree stumps when snagged on 6 or 8 pound test without it snapping. The key is to tie the line with as little friction as possible and always wet your knot when you tighten. I have yet to use it but I also hear very good things about the Tatsu line.
BPS Excel used to be copolymer and it was great in the 6 & 8 lb. It's not anymore and it sucks. It's been years since I've used it and I thought about trying copolymer again. I've tried a bunch of different braids but tying a fluro leader during a tournament takes to long. I have some bone issues in my hands and fingers. I've found fluro ok in the 12 lb plus category but below that it's as reliable as mono. I appreciate all the replies but I think I'm going to try copolymer again.
For spinning rods I use seagar invisx 6-8lb.
Baitcasters I use berkley 100% fluorocarbon.
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I'm trying seagar invisix for the first time on a spinning outfit.8 lb. Very springy and twisted bad. Having a hard time with it. Next trip I'll let all the flouro out to try to untwist. Jury still out. Might go back to mono.
been fishing 6 lb and 8 lb trilene xl for years. Only changed to try fluoro for drop shooting to get more depth.
It needs to be stretched. Take the rod to the back yard, tie to a tree and stretch the line, you wont have that issue any longer.
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I've used 6lb P-Line CX for years, love it.
I use 8lb Invizx and catch plenty of bass over 5lbs and never had a break off. Last season I caught a 7.5lb brown trout off a boat in a local reservoir with 8lb Invizx and it was the fight of my life. No problems at all. In fact, I never break off with Invizx, period. The key is the drag and learning to play the fish.
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