Best fishing line ?

Question

looking for either 14 or 20 lb test for a spining reel need good strenth,casting,low memory and don't want to spend more then 20 on it. I'll be fishing bass in heavy cover seaweed, and things had one break 10 lb extra strenth stren line like it wasn't evan on there.

Answer 1

14lb is probably the minimum most people use for fishing in seaweed. You are just as likely to see them using a flippin rod with 17lb or 20lb line.

I love the bass pro shops line. I have the 8lb and have no problem pulling in 6lb walleyes. I am not sure why your line would break. I get my 8lb line caught on rocks and I can hardly break it when I need to.
Are you good at knot tying? The new lines are real slippery and you have to use special knots to keep them from slipping. Another thing to be aware of is any nicks or weak spots in your line. I often cut off the weak spot in the line and re-tie my lure, or jig.

The "PLine" probably is stronger than the bass pro line but it has a higher memory.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_13308_100010001_100000000_100010000_100-10-1

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResults?searchOption=products&hvarSearchString=pline&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&CMID=TOP_SEARCH_GO

Answer 2

Brad and Hong are the only two answers above that know what they're talking about. I also fish Inshore and use 12lb line 90% of the time. There is no "saltwater Line" and "Freshwater line". Sure if you are going to be fishing for bigger fish you are going to need heavier tackle. As mentioned a 2' florocarbon leader isn't a bad idea either

Answer 3

Wanting to use that heavy of line on a spinning reel, you are kinda limited in my opinion to braided line.
Spider Wire, Etc.
Most I ever put on a spinning reel is 14# spider wire on a Shimano Stradic 2500 with a 6'-8" MH action Falcon Rod

Hope you got a good hefty reel and rod because that is asking a lot out of a spinning out fit.

Edit - If you get hung up with spider wire or fire line, be careful or you can cut the inserts in the eyes on your rod, get as close as you can and cut it. Another thing is if you do not know how to tie a Palomar knot, here is a link to how it is tied, and that is the only knot I use, and have found to hold well without slipping with braid..http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Answer 4

Since it's a spinning reel I would go with P Line copolymer. Either 14 or 17 lb. test.

Answer 5

Spiderwire--- It's the best I have ever used. You must be careful with this line because of its razor sharpness. Letting this line run through your fingers is not a good idea. This line is tough in any situation and you can cast it longer then most monofilaments. I depend on good line in the Northwest.

Answer 6

Power pro is a great line. i believe its mostly used as a trolling line, so the casting isnt the greatest but the strength is awesome. it isnt the best with live bait (minnows). No memory.

its not your normal plastic-like monofilament line, its braided. you might need a sharp knife to cut it too.

the line comes green or yellow in colour. and ive had line on there since last year and its still good

Answer 7

i agree with Goldenfeather, you are pretty much limited ti braided line. If i were you, i would get some 14 lb test fireline. It will NOT break.

here is a link for you to check out:

http://www.stripersonline.net/cart/shop/fireline.htm

Answer 8

For strength, Ande line is the best. If you are using lures, then I wouldn't use Ande because it doesn't have that much stretch. For lures, Trinline or Berekley are better lines.

Answer 9

best lines are p-line, maxima, mcCoys mean green, stay with flourocarbon lines. Ande is ok but has alot of memory and is stiff.

Answer 10

the best line i have found that i use is trilene. i would probably use 15lb test. it is also a very good possibility that your line was broke because your drag was to tight