Line for trolling cranks

  • fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    May 5, 2004 at 5:15 pm #1328943

    Has any one used the Power-Pro for trolling cranks? I have 2 new Daiwa linecounters in the “27” size that I was considering using either 20/6 or the 30/8 (pound test/dia. of line). I intend to troll cranks on Pepin and Mille Lacs this season with planer boards and am looking for suggestions on how to go. I was also was considering Fireline but was told the Power Pro does not fray as easily.

    Also, a spool of Power-Pro comes in 300 yard spools. How much and what size mono. line should I use as a backer? Any other advice you can give?

    mountain man
    Coon Valley, WI.
    Posts: 1419
    May 5, 2004 at 5:30 pm #303780

    10# XT THEY ARE NOT A SPONSOR!!!!

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    May 5, 2004 at 5:34 pm #303659

    Here is a link to a post on the Gear forum that discusses some favorite trolling lines.

    Baitcast Line

    Trilene 10 LB XT covers a lot of my trolling too.

    OldCoot
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 50
    May 5, 2004 at 6:31 pm #303665

    10lb XT or Stren original. I have tried Power pro, and it is not forgiving enough for this technique.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18621
    May 5, 2004 at 8:20 pm #303819

    I use power pro on long line trolling and like it.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 5, 2004 at 9:02 pm #303821

    I have 10/2 power pro on all my rods. To combat the no stretch line, I use the pro glass series rods from St. Croix. I’ve just switched over this year, the past I always used fireline 14/6.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    May 5, 2004 at 11:28 pm #303832

    I like the 10 lb XT and Fireline 20/6. The Fireline is really nice if you are fishing an area where there are some snags.
    Thanks, Bill

    barc
    SE MN
    Posts: 192
    May 5, 2004 at 11:38 pm #303835

    I used Fireline 20/8 and 14/6 since it came out and switched over to Power Pro late in 2002 after all the positive comments on the boards… I switched back to Fireline late last summer because I feel the Fireline is much stronger after lots of trolling… If I see some fray on the line I just cut off 8-10 feet, retie the snap and it is good to go… and for me it is good to go for alot longer than the Power Pro… Just my personal observation and preference after using both products… I also prefer glass rods to counter the no-stretch issue… I have my line spooled at the tackle dealers – at 10 cents a yard it is just a little over the price for a spool and you have zero waste on the end of the spool – net it is basically the same price and you support the tackle dealers…

    barc

    nubbinbuck
    Posts: 922
    May 6, 2004 at 5:16 pm #303917

    Was running 4/20 and 6/30 Whiplash last night. IMHO, it isn’t as tough at PP – moot point, as it isn’t available anymore.

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    May 6, 2004 at 10:23 pm #303961

    I have all my trolling rods rigged with spider wire stealth, 20lb test 6lb diameter. Use it on my 3-way rods as well. This line works great on the rip rap for me, very abrasion resistant. The soft action of the St. Croix Tidemasters and Wild River Rods prevent the hooks from pulling out due to the no stretch characteristics of this line.

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