# test of fireline

[jim]

what is the best poundage test of fireline to purchase.
spinning reel jigging most of the time. I have 6/2 now but am thinking of going a little heavier.
thanks

[Eyez]

6/2 if you can go that light, no snags, etc. or 10/4. I use 10/4 for trolling, and it's plenty strong enough for that. 6/2 is what I use for jigging, when I use fireline for jigging, which isn't often.


Eyez

[REW]

Unless you are working a very rocky bottom or a bottom that is really abrasive - 6 lb test is plenty adequate for jigging for walleyes.

If you want to straighten the hooks on your jigs, if you get snagged - go with 10 lb test. 10 lb test is still pretty fine, and works well for jigging as well.

You might do a breakage test on fire line.

Hook fireline to a jig - with your usual palamor knot.

Then take about a 4 foot section of fireline and tie it to another jig with a palamor knot - put a spring scale on one hook, and clamp the other hook securely -- pull the scale until the line breaks -- I think that the number will suprise you.

I like to use a line attachment to a jig - using my usual knot - so that if a particular line tends to break at the knot -- rather typical - you will also know the breaking lb test of the knot.

Again as the red haired lady says - you need to discover the weakest link!!!

Take care \
REW

[rmitchel]

REW -- Will it break above 10lbs or below? What sort of surprise should I expect.

Thanks.

[Eyez]

Fireline has a much higher breaking weight than what it's labeled. Breaking 10 pound fireline is almost impossible, usually you pull the snag out or bend a hook straight first.


Eyez