Ul And Light Spinning - Mono Vs Flouro/co-Polymer Vs Braid ?

[6.5BR]

I fish alot of UL and Light Spinning gear for a variety of fish, much in water that is not very clear.

Considering using Flouro or co-p line like P-Line CXX for allow my llght jigs, spinners, and spoons to sink more and get more 'strike feel' - most of my fishing has been done with either 6 and sometimes 8lb mono, the 6 mostly on UL, and the 8 on other light setups.

Using Pflueger 6920 President, and the Surpreme MG in 8025 and 8030 size. The first 2 usually 6# but tend to use 8# on the '30' reel.

I fish alot of areas creeks/rivers w/alot of stumps/brush and rocks. Panfish, white/hybrids, largemouth bass have been most common, though will hope to do more trout n walleye in the future, and smallmouth.

Would you use P-Line CXX and/or Seagar (Bass pro rep advised yellow/blue package) over MONO or another brand?

Lastly, I am thinking braid may be a good idea to reduce lost lures. Thinking 10 or 20# Power Pro might be great.

I get alot of abrasion on line due to rocks in one river.

I am sure others have faced this dilema balancing line strength, low memory for spinning gear, a line to sink and take the slack out while reducing stretch, etc. to allow more strike 'feel' and hook ups.

Thoughts? Thanks for all in advance

[Wayne SW/MO]

I'm a big fan of P-line Original which is a co-poly. I think the CXX has a lot of competition because its diameter to strength is matched by a lot of good lines. I've never had any problems with the thinner Original, which is very similar to Silver Thread.

I think braid on ultra lights is a waste of money. Braid has a narrow use profile and if it doesn't fit it can give you fits. I don't believe the no stretch is a good match for small hooks and soft rods.

[moguy1973]

I've enjoyed success with P-line CX Premium on my spinning setup although I'm using 8lb on a medium action rod. I've found using the KVD line and lure spray on it makes it super manageable.

I'm probably going to switch to YoZuri hybrid 6lb when I'm done with the Pline spool though because I've heard great things about it.

[drew03cmc]

I prefer Vicious Ultimate. I haven't broken it off yet and I have been fishing it on spinning as well as baitcasters now for two years. It is very affordable, find your best deals on ebay.

[6.5BR]

Great info guys! Sincerely appreciate the feedback

Old MFU - assuming you use on spinning, any memory issues w/the original and is it as strong being thinner?

I tried the Pline CX this a.m. - my first use of a Flouro/copolymer - and it def is a big improvement in sensitivity and getting a light lure down, less stretch, etc and it cast very well. If the Vicious proves as good, it's cheaper on ebay and made in the USA

Looks like the YoZuri hybrid 6lb is also priced well also.

Thanks again folks, and if anyone else wants to chime in please do.

[Mitch f]

It sounds like you fish all varieties of water with stumps, boulders, brush, etc. I wouldn't use an ultra lite or even a light rod, there's no logical reason to do that. ML should be the lightest unless your absolutely only going for panfish. Even with braid you will wear out a big fish to exhaustion.

[6.5BR]

Mitch, you make a good point, I get hung up alot down here in Louisiana where I fish, but I just got addicted this past Spring hauling in White bass on a UL spin outfit, even pulled in a Hybrid/Striper about 4-5lbs. I was shocked I landed it, I use heavier gear also at times, but for the small lures and esp. when after either bream, white perch, and various smaller bass, I just Love the fight on light gear.

I have handled about every rod at my local Bass Pro and many also at Cabela's. I am about convinced that I will be using a Light and or ML rod in the near future w/either my 25 or 30 size Pflueger Supreme MG, BUT will use 6# unless braid on the 25 and perhaps 8# on the 30.

I accept losing some lures, b/c again, the fight is just all the more fun and that's why I fish - fun

So are you suggesting braid for what I do? It's very compelling as I'd likely bend hooks and save lures. I have Medium rods in Spinning w/a Plueger 8035 Supreme MG and another w/a Penn Battle 3000, both for bass and the later being for salt water so Red Fish are on the menu, and Flounder as well as Speckled Trout. I actually took a browning UL reel on a 6ft Light rod down to the coastal marsh and used it w/6# for a bit while doing some live bait bottom fishing, landed a nice black drum about 4-5# which was my largest fish on light tackle next to the Hybrid/striper mentioned above. That fight was the most fun of the trip, though I caught several flounder, specks, and reds on baitcast and spinning gear w/Medium Rods and much heavier line.

As to the Ozarks, I have fished a bit up there for trout and white bass in NW Arkansas, and hope to do much more in the future, perhaps in other states like MO and TN.

Again, for me, it's just all about the fun factor using light tackle and the smaller fish sure give you a little more action when using UL and L gear.

Love to hear if anyone has used the lighter braid lines on light spinning gear w/success, or not. Thanks all.

[Ham]

yes. Lots of folks using Power Pro in the 10lb, 15 lb, or 20 lb strength on spinning. I would use a bit of mono attached with an Alberto or Uni to uni knot. EASY hooksets from a distance. In my experience, you DO NOT want to overspool your reel. You will not need just a whole lot of extra line. You will likely only go thru a little braid when you add leader. I don't put more than 50 yards of braid on at a time. I do have it on top of a little filler line.

[Gavin]

I use Suffix 6lb braid in Hi-Vis yellow on my two spin setups. One is a Medium, the other is a Medium Light with 2000 sized reels. It works great..plenty sensitive, but you need a leader for abrasion resistance..flouro or mono depending on the lure. 8lb in clear water, 12lb in stained.

[TroutRinger]

P-line CX Premium on all my spinning rods Medium action and lighter.