What’s the best test weight line ?

  • cdm
    Oronoco, SE. MN.
    Posts: 771
    February 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm #1333428

    Looking for opinions on the best weight of line also the best type of line (mono vs others) And what brand is best for Walleye/sauger fihing pool 4 while vertical jigging with a jig and minnow ? Also any color preference’s or just clear ? Thanks

    abe
    La Crosse
    Posts: 155
    February 20, 2012 at 7:56 pm #1040974

    I prefer using Fireline Crystal. I would problaby use 8lb test. Also use a fluoro carbon leader(6-8lb)

    Good Luck!

    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    February 20, 2012 at 7:57 pm #1040976

    I have been using the Suffix 832 (braid) on the river the past few years and I love it. I have both the hi vis and the new ghost and i don’t see a difference in the bite ratio. I have been using the 6/2 (test/diameter). Works great for pitching, dragging and jigging for me. Others may have different opinions but that is what has been working for me

    johnie1610
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 121
    February 20, 2012 at 8:11 pm #1040980

    Power pro is all i use on the river. Berkley mono on the ultralights all depends what you are planning on doing

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13461
    February 20, 2012 at 8:15 pm #1040982

    All I use is Cajun Braid or Power Pro and an appropriate sized leader

    riverdan
    Posts: 295
    February 20, 2012 at 8:23 pm #1040987

    Fireline crystal 4lb is the heaviest I ever use, right now my draggin rod has 2lb and main jig rod is 3lb used it for years don’t care much for suffix 832 unless its above freezing because it seems to freeze up

    starvin pilgrim
    Posts: 335
    February 20, 2012 at 9:23 pm #1041006

    I use Fire line with a leader 8lb Berkley low vis. green,both hard and soft water.

    ryan_mcneil
    Dodge Center, MN
    Posts: 277
    February 20, 2012 at 9:29 pm #1041009

    Suffix 832 6# good stuff!! Why do you guys use a leader?

    hairjig
    Cudahy, Wis.
    Posts: 937
    February 20, 2012 at 10:04 pm #1041019

    I use 4-6# gold mono with a florocarbon leader of 6# test.I use the florocarbon because I want to put all the odds in my favor, if the water is somewhat clear or if the bite is tenative I feel more comfortable with the (invisible leader) hope this helps.

    Dave Ansell
    Rushford, MN
    Posts: 1572
    February 20, 2012 at 10:32 pm #1041025

    I use #6 Suffix 832 for vertical jigging and for pitching blades. I still like to use Suffix Siege tangerine orange #6 for pitching plastics. Fluorocarbon can provide some extra durability but I don’t hesitate to tie my baits directly to the chartreuse 832 or tangerine mono on the Mississippi River. I tried the yellow Cortland mono line but prefer the Orange Suffix.

    Dave

    walleye16
    SE, MN
    Posts: 93
    February 20, 2012 at 11:01 pm #1041036

    Fireline crystal 6lb, Suffix 832 6lb and Trilene Sensation 6 or 8lb solar.

    115Opti
    Phillips, WI
    Posts: 11
    February 20, 2012 at 11:30 pm #1041073

    Fireline Crystal throwing crank baits for walleye.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    February 21, 2012 at 1:08 am #1041123

    Quote:

    I use Suffix 832 for vertical jigging and for pitching blades. I still like to use Suffix Siege tangerine orange #6 for pitching plastics. Fluorocarbon can provide some extra durability but I don’t hesitate to tie my baits directly to the chartreuse 832 or tangerine mono on the Mississippi River. I tried the yellow Cortland mono line but prefer the Orange Suffix.

    Dave

    X2…that set up has not failed me for several years…

    brianl
    Posts: 11
    February 23, 2012 at 12:42 am #1041895

    Hi-vis line…whichever you can personally see best in low light. Right now with the river being very clear a florocarbon leader on the end of either mono or hardline I agree is a good idea.

    For fishing jigs in water less than 15′ mono or hardline. Mono for pitching jigs to shallow current I prefer 6 or 8#, deeper than 15′ I’d rather have hardline with a 2-4lb diameter for no stretch and better feel. I don’t do well with blades on mono at all.

    Easier for me tie to floro leader with cold hands than hardline too.

    Lot’s of good options mono or hardline and if you have spare spools for your reels you can be more versatile by being able to swap from mono to hardline in short order. Then you can test which works best for you from one situation to the next.

    Brian

    fishdale
    Posts: 406
    February 23, 2012 at 1:28 pm #1042010

    Quote:

    Suffix Siege tangerine orange #6 for pitching

    +2 for the pitching rod.

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