what is the best fishing line to use on ultralite spinning reels?

Answer 1

Since ultralite reels have a small capacity using a superior performance line like Berkley Fireline Crystal or Vanish Fluorocarbon line would be best due to its characteristics in clear water or cover that could cause abrasion to your line. Both these lines are very abrasion resistant and clear making them good choices. Small diameter lines are the most susceptible to damage from abrasion.

Check Berkley's site for more details.

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/

Answer 2

to be honest with u.......no one can tell u the best line to use.
people will tell u what they like.
me....i like berkley trilene on all my reels,some people like stren,i dont.
it all boils down to what u prefer.
my advice to u is stay away from the cheap brands walmart sells ,i.e the shakesphere brand.that stuff is really fragile.
i would stick with the top name brands.just experiment with different brands of line.buy the small 40-50 yard spools until u find what u like and have confidence in.
on my ultralite i vary seldom use anything above 4 lb line.
when i go to fish for white bas in the river i will use 6 just because of the chance of catching a walleye also.also the color of the water will help determine what size line u will choose.the clearer the water the lighter the line.
hope this helps u out a little.good luck

Answer 3

There will be alot of opinions on this like Stewie said. Any good,limp, small diameter monofilament line will work well. (Trilene, Stren,Maxima, and others) will work fine. Usually on ultra-lights 2-4 lb test is the norm, although I have seen 6 lb uesd.

I would advise NOT using braided line, superline, spider wire, etc for the following reasons:

Ultra-light rods were not made to stand the stress of braided lines.If you become stuck and try to free your hook or lure chances are the rod will snap before the line breaks. Even if the rod doesn't snap you will end up loosening the guides from their footing, leading to major problems in the future.

Answer 4

Go with P*Line CCX in 4 to 6 pound test, or Berkely Trilene XL. Both are limp lines, and have little memory. Both stretch a little, but that sometimes helps. If you want a line that does not stretch, go with SpiderWire or something. The pound test rating on those braided lines is phenomenal. You've got some choices, but go with the cheapest available till you develop your tastes a little, that way if you do not like it, you are not out much money.

Answer 5

Now all you are going to get here is peoples opinions. I like a good limp, small diameter line. I have been using silver thread for years and swear by it. Any good quality line should work well. Nothing is more frustrating than cheap, stiff line that forms tight little coils after it leaves the reel.

P.S. Pheasant tail, I too rod build. It's nice to see another one on here.

Answer 6

I use Spiderwire Super Braid on all my reels. 10 lb. on open face lights, 12 lb. on open face mediums, and 14-20 lb. on the baitcasters. I have actually straightened hooks on Rapala and Boo-Yah lures (high quality steel hooks) when I've been hung up.
The higher lb. tests are not nearly as heavy as mono and cofilament, it really is super strong, and as far as I know, it's impossible to bite in two!

Answer 7

I've used Trylene xl (6lb test)for years with my ultra light. Several 5-8 lb bass and a handfull of catfish up to 15 lbs don't lie.

Answer 8

forget the braids stick with p-line