I know all the reasons for Fireline, PowerPro, etc. but I still like mono for jigging. Which mono do you guys like best?

stren magnathin is my favorite.

Silver thread excalibur

my only problem with some of the less popular- andes, silver thread,royl bonel,etc, is that you run the risk of getting old line. some of them are great if they are fresh. sometimes they sit in the store for years,especially in bait shops.

has anyone any experience with iron silk or P-Line premium ?

I mean the P-Line brand premium not cabelas P-line

rebs

TRILENE XL---'nuff said;)

trilene xl (green, i fish stained lakes). i cast alot and buy this line by the mile, not the foot,,,,,,,,lol

do you guys have much stretch in the trylene XL ?

rebs

i just started using Ironsilk and i am sold on it. It is wonderful it ties great knots, it is strong, and it performs like a mono maybe even better. just my $.02

I said it before and I'll say it again. I have been fishing for over 20 years and alway use Triline. 10 lbs Test for Bass, 8/6 lb Test for walleye/crappie. and 25 lb test for Northern and Muskies. I perfer the green Line, except for walleye and Crappie I like clear




Hey it's just a Boat!!!!!




T185

Yo Zuri Hybrid

It can stay on the reel a long time and doesn't get weak.

It has taken the best of both worlds and put it in one line.

Low stretch, low vis in the water, limp, etc.

Good luck,

I have used Ande the past few years 10 lb for a lot of applications and 20 lbs for downrigger/dipies/salt water fishing, I haven't lost a fish on either weight line because of break off. I use 10lb on planner board rods where I'm dropping back lures 280" and have had no break offs by steelhead/browns/salmon. I use the 20lb also for fishing for tarpon, had one hooked on the gill plate and could not turn his head, tighten down the drag and the line still didn't break. You can buy a 20 lb test, 1lb spool(a lot of line) for 24.95 and 10 lb test, 1/4 lb spool for 6.95 from Cabelas.

been a trilene man for as long as i can remember, its just a good line that does what it is supposed to, 8 for walleye and 8 for smallmouth, i don,t lose many fish due to line problems.

6 lb. XL Green Trilene for me, but has anyone noticed the different sheen on the new XL? It is very shiny, where it used to be a kind of flat or matte finish. I hate it when they change things that work.

I have just switched to Berkly Sensation 6#. This by far is one of the best mono's that I have used for jigging Walleyes. When faced with finiky situations I suggest you stick with your super brades and and on three feet of fluorocarbon leader. Best of both worlds!
Of course your line is only half the solution. You must make sure that your rod is properly matched for the application.

Ice is melting, we are just days away.
eyes&sox

It's all a matter of personal preferance. I wouldn't use Trilene or Silver Thread if you gave it to me for free. I like Maxima Chameleon or Maxima Ultragreen. You can find it in some of the Cabela's catalogs. IMHO it's the best mono made.

Redog it should be shiney, When it is dull it is old!!!!!!





Hey It's just a Boat!!!!!




T185

OK , I'm a newbe,...why shouldn't you use Fireline for jigging?

There is nothing wrong with using fireline for jigging.
The problems often associated with these superlines is when you get into a snag. Getting it out is tough and often puts you at risk of getting line cuts in your finger, ouch!. This is why I would recommend adding on a fluorocarbon leader as it will break off easily. The other problem with superline is that it is too sensative. You can feel a fish fart at 30 feet. Too much feel may result it a trigger happpy hook set, meaning that you may set the hook before the fish has a chance to fully inhale the hook. For walleye fishing I typically have one rod rigged with mono, another with superline, a third rigged for crank baits, and a fourth for bottom bouncing.
The best part of fishing is that you can always find the rewards when experimenting.

eyesNsox

That is exactly my problem. Light bite, early in the year I either set the hook before they have inhaled it or just pull it out of their mouth. On May 17th I'll be just too excited.

So....I'll use mono. Just don't know which one.

Thanks for the input so far.

Tracker, you talking about your fishing boat, or Trilene, cuz Trilene XL Green has never been as shiny as it is now.

Bob,
Before you go on and spend countless hours of changing up your arsinal, try adding on a stinger hook for those short bites. Either that, or you can down size your presentation. Go to a lighter jig if necessary. Smaller baits in spring seem to work best for me with a slower presentation 1/8 oz or less. Under exterme finicky situations throw them a curve ball. Try putting a "drop shot" rig in front of their nose. A drop shot presents virtually no resistance when the Walleye inhales the bait and yet the extra weight below keeps you in constant contact with the bottom.

Good luck out there. This is the time to start planning your strategies.

Big Game Steel 12# for trolling. Maxima 6# for spincasting with jigs.

For jigging I like Cabela's Ripcord, mono cannot hold a candle to this stuff. Way more sensitive, much better hooksets. Use a 4 foot Trilene XT leader on a ball bearing swivel though.

If your accepting answers other than mono, I totally agree with Capt: Paul.

Hey Dan and Paul,
I haven't given Ripcord a try yet. Which would you recommed Si or Si plus? I prefer to put a tag of fluorocarbon on the end. I have heard nothing but horror stories with Berkly Vanish. I have also experienced some short giving from this brand. Any favorite fluorocabon brands in your arsinal?


eyes&sox

I've been pleased with Berkley SensiThin 4 lb for vertical jigging
since it came out. But Ande rocks - it really does. I've fished Ande
for 15 years and have no complaints. I've tried them all too.