What’s the right line?
Jun 18, 2020 11:31:23 #
rzfla
Loc: Sarasota, Fl
I’m wanting to setup 2 or 3 rods for inshore/flats fishing. Can you suggest what is the best line for redfish, snook & trout?
Jun 18, 2020 17:40:42 #
Rzfla: What's on your reels now? My first guess is that will do. If the reels are empty, I suppose a good choice would be either 20 lb Mono. or 50 lb. braided. The reason being braided is around 1/3 the diameter of mono and you will have trouble with line that is too small diameter. You don't need anything this strong, but that is a compromise between strength and ease of handlng. Just Sayin...RJS
Jun 18, 2020 17:46:44 #
rzfla
Loc: Sarasota, Fl
What’s on there now is about 5 year old 10lb mono. So I’m looking to redo the setup.
Jun 18, 2020 19:36:11 #
What kinda reel you putting it on? Spinning? My opinion, 50 pound braid is probably overkill. 20 is what I use, but I don't fish for those species. But think about it. Are you ever going to catch one of those over 12 pounds or so? 20 pound braid is some pretty tough stuff. You can put a lot more on your reel and then let your drag do the work. That's why you paid all that money for that nice reel in the first place.
Jun 19, 2020 09:57:22 #
I use 20lb braid with 30lb fluorocarbon leader in case you get into a big snook. The 30 will hold up better if one gets the leader behind his gill plate.
Jun 19, 2020 11:45:13 #
Birdlady05495
Loc: Vermont
A lot of times the reel will tell you the max test recommended for the reel and the same for the rod.
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