What line to use on spinning reel....

oregonbassman · April 08, 2008, 04:26:02 PM

My 20yo daughter has a Shimano 2500 Symetre that needs new line. I'd like to put 10-12# on it, but confused as to what works best for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, cranks.....
Do I use mono, co-polymer, braid, floro?

?? Worried about memory, tangles, etc....

Thanks!

BRONZEBACK29 · April 08, 2008, 11:03:07 PM

I use powerpro its braid is 20pound but has the same diameter of 6pound mono the other thing is with the symetre you might get wind knots with braid if you use a lot of topwater lures so if you dont like that just stick with suffix mono 8pound....

PLUS WE ALL NO ITS FOR YOU

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tmiller2 · April 09, 2008, 12:16:54 AM

i would go with a co-polymer.....p-line is great.....it has a little bit of stretch for when using cranks but you can still use it for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits.....i would go with either their evolution or cxx......

Bassinkorea · April 09, 2008, 01:36:13 AM

I would say any of the mentioned lines would be great, but my personal favorite line I've used on my spinning reels was Power Pro 11lb braid. I could cast a country mile with the lightest of baits

Pferox · April 09, 2008, 05:47:19 AM

For me, its a braid.

For somebody who isn't that interested in equipment watching, then I would go with a lighter test 8 to 14lb mono or co-poly, just respool more often.

Ran into that problem with my Step Daughter a few years back. Bought two exact matching combos, put braid on her and my reels and had nothin but problems with hers. Swapped to some 12lb Big Game, and she was as happy as pie.

oregonbassman · April 09, 2008, 10:17:02 AM

Quote from: BRONZEBACK29 on April 08, 2008, 11:03:07 PM
I use powerpro its braid is 20pound but has the same diameter of 6pound mono the other thing is with the symetre you might get wind knots with braid if you use a lot of topwater lures so if you dont like that just stick with suffix mono 8pound....

PLUS WE ALL NO ITS FOR YOU =

Personally, I'm a swimbait guy. But, I did just order some Vibrashocks to try out

oregonbassman · April 09, 2008, 10:26:23 AM

Also, when using braid, is it best to use a floro leader?

Pferox · April 09, 2008, 01:40:46 PM

Quote from: oregonbassman on April 09, 2008, 10:26:23 AM
Also, when using braid, is it best to use a floro leader?

I guess it depends on the situation, clear water, and your presentation. Whe in Fl., most of the water I worked in was stained, so it didn't matter.

Sometimes with spooky fish on the salt flats I would use a Floro leader, but it was more as a bite leader than anything else.

Fullspectrum · April 09, 2008, 04:51:12 PM

I would go with PowerPro braided line. It might be a tad bit louder than other lines, but overall...it works well.

islandbass · April 09, 2008, 05:28:21 PM

Quote from: oregonbassman on April 08, 2008, 04:26:02 PM
My 20yo daughter has a Shimano 2500 Symetre that needs new line. I'd like to put 10-12# on it, but confused as to what works best for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, cranks.....
Do I use mono, co-polymer, braid, floro??? Worried about memory, tangles, etc....

Thanks!

10# mono diameter is about as high as I would go. 12# mono could be asking for trouble. I have the exact reel but I normally use a baitcaster for spinnerbaits and such. Either the braid or mono of about 10# should be alright.

Pferox · April 10, 2008, 05:02:49 AM

Quote from: islandbass on April 09, 2008, 05:28:21 PM
10# mono diameter is about as high as I would go. 12# mono could be asking for trouble. I have the exact reel but I normally use a baitcaster for spinnerbaits and such. Either the braid or mono of about 10# should be alright.

I agree for the most part, but line weight is somewhat determined by both species you are persuing and the habitat you are fishing in. At the time we were living in Central Florida, and using anything under 17lb was risking break offs, both in salt and fresh water. Now living here in Texas I do believe that 10 to 12lb is a good weight to work with.

oregonbassman · April 10, 2008, 10:46:05 AM

I went ahead and ordered the Power Pro 40. What knot is recommended to attach the leader to mainline? Being a fly fisherman, I've always used the nail knot for this.

islandbass · April 10, 2008, 11:54:15 AM

Quote from: oregonbassman on April 10, 2008, 10:46:05 AM
I went ahead and ordered the Power Pro 40. What knot is recommended to attach the leader to mainline? Being a fly fisherman, I've always used the nail knot for this.

The Albright is a good choice as well as the uni to uni knot. I find the latter knot quicker to tie. Good to see a fellow pacific northwesterner. Not too many of us here.

Pferox · April 11, 2008, 01:38:55 AM

Quote from: oregonbassman on April 10, 2008, 10:46:05 AM
I went ahead and ordered the Power Pro 40. What knot is recommended to attach the leader to mainline? Being a fly fisherman, I've always used the nail knot for this.

Don't forget to put a mono backer on that reel before spooling on the Power Pro, this way you insure you don't have any slippage on the spool.

The other thing is make sure that you spool it on VERY TIGHTLY, this helps cut down on the line digging in on the spool.

Good luck with your choice, imho, it is a good one.

oregonbassman · April 11, 2008, 10:09:32 AM

Quote from: Pferox on April 11, 2008, 01:38:55 AM
Don't forget to put a mono backer on that reel before spooling on the Power Pro, this way you insure you don't have any slippage on the spool.

The other thing is make sure that you spool it on VERY TIGHTLY, this helps cut down on the line digging in on the spool.

Good luck with your choice, imho, it is a good one.

How much mono backing should I put on? Also, what pound test? I have some Maxima on hand, will that work?

Thanks guys for all the great advice and opinions!

Nickk · April 11, 2008, 01:28:20 PM

I would fill the spool about 1/3-1/2 with 10lb mono and then tie a Uni-Uni to attach the braid. Braid will cut your hands when it's taught so if you need to pull out of a snag or snap it off, wrap it around a piece of wood or something and pull.

Since you're a fly fisher you might be tempted to tie blood knots but in my experience the braid portion will slip and the knot will fail. Also if you're not used to braid you might encounter some issues of it wrapping around the guides, since it's so limp it will lay right against the blank after it runs through the tiptop. Once you get over some of the eccentricities you'll love it, you can feel everything, oh yeah, use scissors to cut it and Palomar knots to tie on.

Bassinkorea · April 13, 2008, 05:11:36 AM

I agree, fill the spool about 1/3 ~ 1/2 full with mono of the same diameter as your new braid and join them together with the uni to uni knot.

Pferox · April 14, 2008, 07:55:39 AM

For bass fishin, the 1/3 to 1/2 spool is a good rule of thumb.

If you are planning on gettin onto fish that can tear out some line, I would suggest one or two full layers of mono on the spool, then fill it with the braid, that is expensive, and isn't necessary with bass fishin.

Usually 80 to 150 yards of braid will suffice for most bass fishin.

oregonbassman · April 14, 2008, 02:13:40 PM

All the advice on here sure has been appreciated. What a great way to welcome a new member.

Thank you!