Line Opinions?

[Champ188]

My choices are:

Topwaters, spinnerbaits, buzz baits: P-Line mono in 17-pound test

Football jig, C-rig: Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon in 15-pound test, although I've recently tried Cabela's Fluorocarbon in 14-pound test and have been very impressed with its sensitivity and strength.

Jerk bait, finesse jig: Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon in 10-pound test green tint

Anything on a spinning reel: BPS Excel 6-pound test in green tint

I will say that back in the 1980s, BASS pioneer pro Ricky Green introduced me to the advantages of fishing a jighead worm (shaky head) on 2-pound test line. It's crazy how many more bites you get as opposed to 6-pound test. In fact, I'm going to have to do some of that this coming year when not fishing derbies.

[*T*]

What do you all think about the importance of trade-offs of light line v. heavier.

There is definitely more stretch (more difficulty setting hook) and less sensitivity (slower transmission of bite sensations) with very light line. And although I know there is some positive influence on bait action with lighter line, doesn't the visibility factor of heavier lines not come into play so much in lower light situations we see every day on the water such as; early morning, late afternoon, heavy cloud conditions, high wind conditions, not to mention deep water fishing. Open, shallow water, flat water, bluebird sky situations (which seem to show up every time I'm on the lake), light line surely helps.

Have fished micro-lines for trout over the years and have seen significant increase in bites, but not yet sold on 4/6# line at Table Rock. Convince me.