Ski & Pike Line

  • flatlandfowler
    Posts: 83
    June 12, 2009 at 1:33 pm #1239962

    The bro and I are headed up to Canada and are planning on spending a few days looking for some big pike. Were bringing muskie rods and some baits on ‘loose u buy’ basis from a few buddies . I use my rod for cats and the line i got aint ganna cut it. I was wondering what you guys recommend for line. Would I be best to get some of that musky master stuff in 45lb or 63? What about like 80lb fire line braid, any good? Any help is greatly appreciated and if we tie into any bigguns’ ill be sure to put um up on the photo post. Thanks

    rangerski
    North Metro
    Posts: 539
    June 12, 2009 at 3:38 pm #783572

    Cortland makes some really nice 80#, spendy but will take a beating!

    jdegeorge
    Posts: 29
    June 12, 2009 at 8:20 pm #783597

    80# tuff line works fine or cortland spectron go with the 80#

    dave_n
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 176
    June 12, 2009 at 8:24 pm #783598

    80 lb Power Pro. Remember, you don’t need to put more than 100 yds on the reel – put mono backer down first. You will never regret having heavier line….

    alumanator
    New Hope, MN
    Posts: 346
    June 12, 2009 at 9:05 pm #783608

    I use 40# power pro.

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    June 12, 2009 at 9:30 pm #783614

    I changed all my power pro to sufix that’s what I’d do it’s rounder and less noise thru the guides go 80lb

    waleyangler
    woodbury,mn
    Posts: 103
    June 12, 2009 at 10:07 pm #783624

    80 lbb power pro for me. the 80 firelive is like vire.. never have had the power pro fail

    lots-of-luck
    Mayer, MN
    Posts: 593
    June 12, 2009 at 11:12 pm #783643

    Switched all Power Pro to Cortland Masterbraid Bronzeback on my muskie gear. Seems smoother and less tendencies to backlash. When it does backlash it is much easier to pick or pull out also. Spendy though.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    June 12, 2009 at 11:37 pm #783652

    I personally am a Power Pro fan, but work part time at Rollie & Helen’s Musky Shop over here in Minocqua. I don’t believe that I know another guy in the store that uses it. Their experiences have not been good. Most of them are using Spectron or are looking at the Cortland Masterbraid. I got a spool of 80# Masterbraid that I am going to be spooling on this summer, just haven’t yet. As for the test, 80#. Always spool on backing or use electrician tape to prevent slippage on the spool.

    The other thing is once you are set up, you are good to go for your cats as well!!!

    Mark

    average-joe
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2376
    June 13, 2009 at 6:49 am #783528

    I like my 80 lb power pro for casting

    Or 100 lb for trolling

    However I’m considering 3/8″ dock line for total protection

    lots-of-luck
    Mayer, MN
    Posts: 593
    June 13, 2009 at 10:29 am #783798

    Quote:

    I like my 80 lb power pro for casting

    Or 100 lb for trolling

    However I’m considering 3/8″ dock line for total protection

    Leave the anchor chain on for a leader too.

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