Fireline or Ironsilk or WHAT!!!!!

[Mike KS]

Would love to hear what the experts on WC think is the best line for jigging for Walleye and why !!

[Jigger1]

I second this request. After upgrading my jigging rod, I found Fireline to be something like sensory overload. Upon switching back to mono, my hook rate went back up.

[Eyegore]

My guess is that you will get as many different answers as there are fishermen.

I personally prefer Stren 6lb. for normal fishing or 8lb. if it's known big fish water. With a good rod I know exactly whats on the bottom and when I get a "pick up".

I tried Fireline but found it too unforgiving, as in the fish would shake free. I know you need to get a softer tip for the Fireline etc. etc.

Give me some fresh spooled mono and I can feel it all.

[Eyegore]

Mike,

I live a little South of KC. A recent transplant from the north. What part of KS do you fish.

[BD]

My favorite is Maxima Chameleon mono in 6lb. test. You can find it in Cabela's Spring and Tackle catalogs.

[wdstk]

I like to use 6# Fireline when jigging. I use a medium-light rod with the drag set fairly loose. Strikes are jarring, to say the least (even from little perch). And I rarely lose a fish. I still use mono for trolling or bobber fishing, but for casting a jig or just vertical jigging, give me Fireline every time.

[Mike KS]

I love Fireline...But you need to use the Polymer Knot....at least I do with my old eyes and fingers. Hook sets are great and they are solid. I use a lift or sweep set and a medium drag on a reel with a fighting drag. The fighting drag allows me to make quick and accurate drag adjustments.

Good Luck, Mike

[fungo]

fireline works great for me under most conditions 6/2 for jigging just don't set the hook to hard. improved trilene knot has worked fine for me never use any glue. got to use flame green to see the strike.

[Smokey]

I've switched to power pro last year and have had great luck with it. Found it easy to work with and knots seem to hold well.

Smokey