Fishing Line For Smallmouth

[laker67]

I really like powerpro, I use 10,30,50 and 80 lb

Holy crap!!

How big "are" the smallmouth in your part of the country? I would think that you could tow a Toyota far enough to jump start it with 80 lb test.

[bhos]

Holy crap!!

How big "are" the smallmouth in your part of the country? I would think that you could tow a Toyota far enough to jump start it with 80 lb test.

hehe, the 80 is for catfish , but powerpro is good stuff. I've never targeted smallmouth, but have caught em on the 10 and 30 lb test.

[ollie]

Don't go any less than #8 in my judgement. Have had too many heartbreaks with smaller diameter. I thought, "oh yea, it's a clear stream and I have to fish it with 4-6 lb. line to make a difference", but ya know what, it DOESN'T make a difference. I have caught some nice smallies this year in clear water already on P-line CX premium. With the slicks I will use #4.

Oh yea, note to self, neighbor lost a pig smallie yesterday due to lower test line and not re-spooling enough. Could have been the re-spooling, but not too sure. I just know I have lost some nice fish myself for going under gunned on a steam.

[ohmz138]

Whatever brand it is, I would just use 6-10 lb flourocarbon. I usually have a spinning rod with 6 one with eight and a baitcaster with 10 or even 12.

[TroutRinger]

Thanks everyone...I ended up going with 6lb Vanish and have already used it w/o any complaints. I didn't see any need to go higher and if I was going to use 4lb line I might as well use my trout stuff which I still might end up doing because it is just so much fun. That reminds me, I need to go trout fishing.