what line to use?

[motv8tr]

Hey all, I am taking two young fellas with me when I go to Lakair next week. I bought them their fishing rods about 4 yrs ago and have decided to re-spool their reels. Any suggestions as to what to use? I was thinking either 6 or 8lb test, but should I go with mono or??? Here they mostly fish Sturgeon lake or on a rare occasion Simcoe, but after Lakair they will be camping for a few days and will be fishing from shore on the St. Lawrence I'm told, so I want something with a bit of strength and is durable.

 

Thanks

Maureen

[mike rousseau]

How young are the young fellas....

 

I used 8lb mono for everything till I was better at handling my tackle... Then I switched to braid... Mono is easy to handle... Easy to tie.... Easy to cut.... And cheap...

 

If "I" were to set up a rod to "do it all" it would probably be 30lb power pro....

 

 

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Edited August 1, 2012 by Musky Mike

[Billy Bob]

The 6# or 8# mono would be my choice.

[Gregoire]

I would go with braid. More durable and will last longer. The only problem is cutting it.

[musky_hunter]

20-30lb suffix 832 or powerpro ss8

[jigsnreels]

I would go with braid. More durable and will last longer. The only problem is cutting it.

 

Bring nail clippers with you, I keep a pair in my tackle box and they work fine for cutting braid. I'm using 8 lb Power Pro and haven't had any problems.

[Raf]

i'd go with 8lb mono, easier to manage and won't cut their fingers off if they mishandle it like braid.

[grimsbylander]

The 6# or 8# mono would be my choice.

 

 

X2

 

Casting ability...tangles...knots. With kids you have to use the K.I.S.S system!

[adempsey]

Personally, I wouldn't bother with spending $40 on superlines for young kids. Go with decent 6lb or 8lb mono or copolymer. I prefer Trilene XT, Maxima Ultragreen, Gamma Copolymer and P-Line Floroclear.

[Christopheraaron]

For younger kids braid may not be the best choice, mostly for knots, if they tie them they will most likely slip, I'd go with 8lb mono.

[BillM]

6-8lb mono is cheap and will work just fine.

[Roy]

Yeah, kind of you to do this for them, Moe. As others have said, mono in 6-8 or even 10lbs would be the best option. We shouldn't be 'dumbing' them down because they're young...youngsters learn quickly. I've been fishing for 60 years and if I could only have one outfit, that's what I'd spool it with. Don't go the fringe brands either. As much as Berkley is not my favorite company, Trilene is a good choice in either XT or XL.

[motv8tr]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I'll go with the 10lb Trilene....Sat. is going to be a good day, the boys don't know I'm coming to take them to Bass Pro shops...they won't find out until I show up at their door and tell them to go get their reels....they are so excitable it's fun to watch their reactions

 

Maureen

[BillM]

10lb might coil up on them if they are using spinning reels.. Stick with 6lb

[snagged]

8lb suffix siege is a great line that's very durable