Need to Replace Main Line For Float Reel

[FLEX ROD]

Hello Folks, need to replace my main line on my pin and just wanted to hear who is using what and what test pound?

 

I only have the one float reel so I am not in a position to change back and forth, so I am looking for what people use in the fall and winter and right into the spring.

 

Also really curious as to what weight main line are you running, 8 - 10 or what.

 

Thank you in advance,

 

FLEX

[misfish]

I run 8 pound Raven for my main line. I have been very happy with it. I like the high vis line as my peeps are not like they use to be (a lot of guys don't like it ). I run Sufix floro for my lead. 4-6 pound.

[porkpie]

10lb trilene XL clear. Spring fall and winter.

[FLEX ROD]

Thanks guys, this is exactly the info I am looking for.

 

Thanks for including the high vis info Brian, will have to look into that but right now I am not leaning that way.

 

FLEX

[BillM]

6lb Fireline Crystal would be my choice for an all year line.

[blaque]

I left nanofil on right thru the winter months last season.......and it stood up ok. If it freyed up too bad it was typically the immediate line above the float and i would just eliminate that section back to good line. Call me lazy, calll me cheap.......lol, but it fishes too nicely and costs too much to peel it off

[dave524]

Side casting limper works better Trilene XL or Blue Stren is good for a bit of visibility, Wallis casting I tend to like a bit stiffer line, Trilene XT , 10 lb test is good.

[FLEX ROD]

What test are you using Blaque?

[blaque]

8 lb.......ive not tried the fireline crystal BillM referred to. But that sounds like a better option if it resists freying from iced up guides. If it floats like nanofil and stands up to the ice then im even interested in trying it next

[dave524]

I used 8 lb mainline back in the 80's when we fished light leader material, but since I upped my leader breaking strength I use 10 lb now as I don't like losing floats and my whole terminal set up. Theoretically a 6/7lb leader should break before a 8 lb mainline but not always the case.

[FLEX ROD]

Great info guys, thanks FLEX

[misfish]

And to add to the high vis line Flex, I use three different colours on my reel. It makes it look sexy. Right Bill?

[misfish]

Dave, I have now come use to the wallis cast and I am going to take your advise and bump up the line a bit. I find the 8 is ok,but I can see where it would work better. Thanks

[DRIFTER_016]

I run 12# Raven in moss green.

Haven't lost a float since I changed from 8#.

The line handles very well too.

[FLEX ROD]

Thanks for the feed back.

 

I really appriciate it.

 

FLEX

[MJL]

12lb Raven for me in either green or grey/blue. Lets me bump up to 8-10lb leaders when I need to without breaking off above the float. Fishes well and it's relatively cheap.

 

I bought a used float reel a few weeks ago and it had a lime green mono line spooled on it (feels like 10lb). Wish I knew what it was but I like the way it fishes.

[misfish]

You heading up mike?