Besides the fact that it holds more weight, does it affect the lure's swimming or can the fish see it?
2006-10-01 03:34:37 · 11 answers · asked by Red Sox fan 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
I find when using line over 30# test it severly limits your ability to cast and retrieve lures. Most spinning reels are designed to hold line with a smaller diameter than 30# test, (the exception being the newer composite lines like spiderwire). Some manufacturers do make spinning reels large enough to hold larger diameter lines fo surf fishing and on boats, but since you don't say how you will be using it, it is hard to recommend any particular model.
Casting or conventional revolving spool reels tend to handle the heavier line test, but take a little more skill to handle if casting is involved.
In my opinion, the color of the line can affect the fishes ability to see it as much or more than the diameter in many situations. Companies spend spend millions on this aspect alone. Matching line to each fishing situation should probably come from local fisherman. You can still get a wide variety of opinions, but usually can narrow the field.
Check out the new flourocarbon line to use as leader material connecting to lures. It is much less visible, and you could use a heavier # test.
2006-10-02 04:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Knotalone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what it's made of, what color it is , what type of water you're fishing, what you are targetting, whether you're trolling or cast and retrieve or just yo-yoing. If you have any charter companies in your area, most of them have stores for people to buy tackle before leaving. Those would be the people to asks as they are familiar with your area. Personally, I tried 50# spiderwire and found it difficult to work with, too stiff, did'nt get a bite all day. My other rod had 20# Maxima green and I pulled three yellowtails at 25#, 26# and 30# each! I fish off SoCal and Baja.
2006-10-01 10:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 20 lb, sorry I couldn't resist that. actualy the poundage is the breaking measurement. to give you a ideal on the action of baits to the line poundage, just remember that the lighter the line the deeper a crankbait will go. If you throw a crankbait that is designed to go 20 feet deep, there is no way it will reach that deep on 50 pounds but would reach it easily on 12 lb.
2006-10-04 22:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by bullard_steven@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tensile strength of the line doesn't affect the action of the lure as much as the diameter of the line. you can buy 30lb test with the diameter of about 10lb test. added strength with small diameter (more expensive too).
the thinner the line, the better action of the lure. i usually don't worry about fish seeing the line unless i'm in clear water. usually don't care unless it's crappie in clear water, then use 4 or 6lb test.
2006-10-01 17:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by more than a hat rack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the hell r u fishing for, shark?!!
no, actually, I have used 30lb line on the big ol Missouri River cats, it shouldn't affect your lure, but yes, according to my boyfriend, the fish r able to see the line.
2006-10-01 13:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by gonepostalinmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will affect the presentation of lures.
2006-10-01 12:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by acenumm1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some fifty pund line will work as anchor rope, believe me i've done it before. thirty pund line is thinner and break under more tension
2006-10-03 16:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 pounds
2006-10-01 10:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Pobept 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is a lot stronger
2006-10-01 17:01:27 · answer #9 · answered by thog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing there both rope
2006-10-03 14:40:54 · answer #10 · answered by llauramcnulty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋