Gene wrote: I plan to replace all the line on all my fresh & saltwater
reels. I'm still using the old open-face spinning & Ambassador baitcasters
for saltwater trout, reds & flounder - as well as bass in fresh water:-)
QUESTION: Is there one good monofiliment type line that I can use for both
fresh & saltwater?"
Gene, I fish almost exclusively saltwater except for an occasional trip
for
sac-a-lait in some fresh water areas. I also fish with several guides in
coastal areas. I have had several guides tell me the best mono line is
Trilene Big Game. They find it has good abrasion qualities yet it still
has
some stretch. They use this line every day taking both experience and
inexperience fisherman. It is not uncommon in this area for your line to
rub oyster reefs, pilings, oil or gas rig legs covered with barnacles or
any
other underwater obstruction.
Now my personal preference is Power Pro braid line. Unlike Spiderwire it
does not bind into itself because of its shape. If I feel I need mono, I
tie on a mono leader.
If you never fished braid line, you need to realize that when setting the
hook, you do not have to pull back as hard. Braid line is more sensitive
then mono. You need to learn to tie a palmor knot because it is the best
knot for braid line as other knots will slip.
Sarge
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