Main line questions

[rayray519]

Getting some new line on the pin today. I usually run 10lb main. I want something that is good in the winter months. I've heard good things about Hydra float. Is it worth it? Any suggestions on "best" float lines? I don't care too much about high vis, but would like a more buoyant line, easy to mend, mono based.

Thanks!

 

[staffman]

Fireline Crystal

 

[fisgfreek]

I like to use Real Magic by Blakemore. Works well with mono, braid and if you spray some on your guides they won't freeze up.

 

[jc53]

Suffic promix if you can find it

 

[instapump416]

I'm looking to respool my pin soon and wondering if there's anything else out there?

I've only used 10lb Raven mainline and I find it's difficult to mend.

 

[balt0]

Fireline Crystal

Do you put your shot in the fireline?

 

[Porkpie]

I'm looking to respool my pin soon and wondering if there's anything else out there?

I've only used 10lb Raven mainline and I find it's difficult to mend.

Trilene 10lb XL. It's very forgiving line. Not fancy, not pink or bright green, but works very well .

 

[lucario]

Fireline Crystal

fireline is a floatline? even if it is fireline has double the strength advertised at least that what i found for example i bought 20lb fireline and i pulled logs that my lure was stuck on and it didnt break so no need to 30lb

 

[fishermandan420]

10 lb fire line crystal fused is tha shite

 

[lucario]

10 lb fire line crystal fused is tha shite

why?

 

[Slickrick]

I use Berkley 10 lb as well. probably a bit stiffer than the lines that are made specifically for float fishing, but 11$ for 1500 yards works for me. its also strong and can take a beating. haven't lost a float yet.

 

[fishermandan420]

why?

No twist. Lasts forever. Never loose floats

 

[BERRRG]

Article I read a while ago in OOD Mag about Berkley Nanofil

http://www.oodmag.com/fishing/trout/tips-better-steelheading/