Fishing Line what's do you use & Why

I have been using Monofilament fishing line normally 8 pound color Green for years now
it seams to work good I don't have a lot of breakage and it seams to hold up nice
I always wonder if there is a better line to use or is it more just preference
also what about the manufacture who make a good fishing line I use Trilene & P-Line
they both seam to do the trick. but again wondering is there something better out there
also does it make a difference from Saltwater to Fresh water I'm sure the saltwater breaks down the line faster and when should you change your line & know I change my line when there is a Fishing Tournament but really does fishing line break down that fast is a couple months or can it last longer
Thank you

I am still a Mono guy myself and that is just because of cost. I have been using P-line 6lbs. and I have no complaints at least not yet. The biggest differences I have found (thanks to fish have no hands the book) is moving down to 6 lbs. line. It was using 8 - 12 lbs. for the harbors and bays just because of possible break off due to mussels on the pylons. Now that i am using lighter line I am getting hit more.
No I just need to learn to feel those hit and I will be landing more.
I know this is just time on the water which I cannot seem to find.

I use both braid and mono. The reels that have braid are spooled up with power pro braid and the ones that have mono are spooled up with izorline xxx in smoke color. The reels with braid have a xxx leader. So far no problems here. As soon as I came across the xxx mono it was love at first cast For me the p-line just has way to much memory which reduces the distance in the cast.

The only dislike that I have is with the power pro is the bleed in color. Other than that I like it.

I have been thinking of switching to floro leaders when fishing around heavy structure. Not because it's more "invisible" in the water but because it is more abrasion resistant when compared to mono and braid.

.:LOLLY:. wrote:I use both braid and mono. The reels that have braid are spooled up with power pro braid and the ones that have mono are spooled up with izorline xxx in smoke color. The reels with braid have a xxx leader. So far no problems here. As soon as I came across the xxx mono it was love at first cast For me the p-line just has way to much memory which reduces the distance in the cast.

The only dislike that I have is with the power pro is the bleed in color. Other than that I like it.

I have been thinking of switching to floro leaders when fishing around heavy structure. Not because it's more "invisible" in the water but because it is more abrasion resistant when compared to mono and braid.

COOL THIS IS GOOD INFO IS THE CAST WITH THE Izorline smooth & what size do you use most of the time

Yes, Izorline is smooth and strong. Not much memory to it and I go months without changing it. After using it for so many years you kind start to know when you should change it out with fresh mono.

Lately I've been using 8# & 10# but have also used 6# and 12#. Out of those four, the 6# is my favorite followed by 8#. I like to go as light as possible and work my way up due to getting man handled by fish LOL.

jeffcpr wrote:I am still a Mono guy myself and that is just because of cost.

Jeff in the long run mono cost more!!! Think of it this way....you go to your local tackle shop and spool up with 6 lb mono, you get about 200 yard put on a reel and it cost $4.00. Not too bad right? Well after a few outings you need more line so back to the shop to respool and spend another $4.00. If you respool say 10 times a year that is $40 you just threw away...

If you spool up with braid, yes you will spend between $15 and $25, it will last for many years if you take care of it. Spool up with braid and then just run a short top shot or leader....alot cheaper in the long run!

good info guys Thanks for the feed back

For the bays, and some fw, I use Yozuri 8# ultrasoft in mist green. This line has great strength and is pretty abrasion resistant, and has good knot strength. For heavier stuff, mt baitcasters are either filled with 10 to 12 Yozuri ultrasoft, or Seagar 15lb Abrazix. I've had good luck with these lines over the last few years, also the Yozuri last's for a good year before it needs changing. BTW the ultrasoft is a copoly much like Izorline is.

Lately I have been using 4lb n 6lb seagar 100% floro an o man is this line awesome. Most of my rods have power pro braid 40lb on them but my drop shot, micro n senko rods all have straight floro on em. Seagar is so smooth an strong an casts fer ever an you can feel even the slightist tick r bite. Im all bout floro from here on out!!!!!!!!

Depends what type of fishing I'm doing....


I really like using braid...Power Pro to be exact. Here's the main reasons why:

-Thinner diameter so I can throw more on the spool

-0 stretch...I can feel every single thing that my lure is doing. I can tell what type of structure my lure is around...sand....rocks...gravel....and most importantly I can feel the most subtle bites that you just can't feel with mono.

-Low profile....this leads to longer casts. Braid cuts right through the wind and the water. I can fish in 100+ feet with braid and not have to worry about the current putting a huge bow in my line.

-Durability. The stuff lasts forever. When it comes time to "replacing" the braid, don't! Just re-spool it but make sure it's backwards. The old line will be on the inside and almost never used. The "new" fresh line will be on top. No more worrying about getting a kink in the middle of your line and losing fish.

I fish 100% of the time fresh water for LMB and Striper's

I use mono mostly for top water baits because mono floats, you get the good action from the top water baits, I like braid also for top water but they are a little too expensive, I have been having very good success with 15-20# Big Game green mono.

If I go deep I use P-Line cxx and sometimes tie a floro leader for more stealth.

[quote="biggamefish"]I fish 100% of the time fresh water for LMB

I use mono also with #25 big game for my swim baits , and with my drop shot pole i use braid along when i throw frogs

30lb spectra to 15 to 20lb flouro

I've just been using Berkley Vanish and its been working fine, fresh or salt 2lb-20lb...