Spinning line for trout

[HUKDONFAWNIX]

Hello everyone,

 

I'm going fishing for some Brook trout for the first time and I need some help regarding what line I should use? I will be casting and trolling in a lake. I would assume either 6-8 lb. mono or fluorocarbon? Not sure what brand is best either since I only use Power Pro for my Pike and Bass set ups.

 

Thank you in advance for your expertise.

 

[BillM]

I'd use something like 4lb mono if it were me. Perhaps something like Spiderwire Invisibraid?

[NAC]

for trolling,

6lb mono to a 3 way swivel w/ 4lb fluoro to the lure and the weight dangling on 2-4lb mono/fluoro

keep the leads 4ft or less to the lure and weight

 

I use this method for lakers, specks and splake

 

Good luck!

[solopaddler]

Any premium 6lb mono is really all you'll need.

[Stoty]

Any premium 6lb mono is really all you'll need.

 

Agreed.

I use Berkley XL 6lb test. (clear)

 

No need to spend money on flourocarbon.

[Cookslav]

6lb P-line for me!

 

Thats my line of choice, fishing for Specs, lakers, and Splake in Algonquin.

Its a durable, low stretch low visibility line, and I seriously have not a single complaint.

I've been warned about knot strength, but I've not had any issues to date.

 

I used to use Berkly Vanish, but found the P-line to be 10x more durable, with WAY less memory

I cast it troll it...works great, and its not overly expensive.

 

Good luck

[boatman]

I use 4lbs Berkley XL or Sensitive on an ultra-lite. Biggest fish I've landed with this combo is a 21" rainbow

(3lbs or so) with no problems.

[fishing n autograph]

4 lbs Berkley Vanish

[troutologist]

another vote for 6lb p line. nothing but good to say about it. Although I do use 6lb fluoro for leaders on my dropper rigs

[danc]

Any premium 6lb mono is really all you'll need.

 

I agree. Nothing fancy needed here. I tried 4lb. for a while and only discovered that I lost more $8.00 Rapalas on snags. Wasn't worth it. I think that everyone is so obsessed with braid these days, and haven't realized that mono quality has increased beyond belief lately. I use 6 lb. mono for Trout, Walleye, Pike, and whatever else I fish for. Try it. I'll bet you fall in love with all over again.