Best fishing line for the specific techniques

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by Jdmbassman » Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:28 pm

Japan lure shop but the invisible and BMS look to only come in spools of less than 100 yards.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by jpmoney » Sun Dec 06, 2015 4:43 am

Seaguar tatsu is great for spinning reels. I also made the switch from sniper and havent looked back. Only downside is tatsu is quite expensive

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by Bassmar » Sun Dec 06, 2015 12:39 pm

jpmoney wrote:Seaguar tatsu is great for spinning reels. I also made the switch from sniper and havent looked back. Only downside is tatsu is quite expensive
x2. The best handling fluoro I have used. =D>

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by jtgibso1 » Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:36 am

i'm thinking about giving the tatsu a chance since it's on sale right now at TW

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by mokujon » Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:16 am

What # tatsu are you guys using for your spinning set ups?

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by njbasscat » Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:27 am

mokujon wrote:What # tatsu are you guys using for your spinning set ups?
6 lb on Daiwa 2500 Certates.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by Jdmbassman » Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:35 am

Is there any reason why Tatsu wouldn't make a good line for Drop Shot

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by njbasscat » Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:22 am

Jdmbassman wrote:Is there any reason why Tatsu wouldn't make a good line for Drop Shot
That's what I mainly use it for. It holds up well around rock, its very manageable, and is as sensative as Sniper in my hands. It handles better than Sniper and I get a full season out of it. I love 6lb on spinning reels for dropshot and finesse techniques.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by barrys » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:46 am

I wouldn't use 11lb anything for buzzbaits. Your looking to get your feelings hurt if a big fish or big smallie slams it.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by IlliniDawg01 » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:55 am

My brother wants some new walleye jigging line for our June fishing trip up in Canada. I told him he needs to try Fluorocarbon and bought him a TW gift card for Christmas.

What specific line and specific lb test (available at TW.com) do you guys recommend for the following setup:

7' Medium Rod
3000 size spinning reel, so line management is a factor, but not most important.
1/4-3/8 oz jigs with mostly 2-3" twister tails or minnow swimbait trailers.
He mainly vertical jigs with a bit of casting and dragging, so sensitivity is important.
I'm sure we will be fishing a lot of rock piles, so abrasion resistance and durability are key, along with knot strength to pull out jigs wedged between 2 rocks.

I was thinking 12lb or 15lb Fluoro but I'm not sure which specific one will suit him best.

Tatsu?
Sniper?
Invizx?
Abrazx?

Please help.

Thanks,
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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by walli » Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:36 pm

For jigging 'eyes in June I use a 12lbs braid with 14" 8 lbs fluoro leader attached with small swivel to help avoid line twist. Walleye in June are pretty aggressive and will hit on almost any line presentation. My son ties braid direct to jig and except for some line twist, his catch rate has never suffered. Dont "over think" the requirements. A sensitive, fast action rod with braid is all you need.
If you are not boating 100+ a day, change your technique....lindy rig or slow death and dont sweat the line.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by bigfruits » Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:29 am

Get the Tatsu while its on sale at TW. Normally I'd recommend Sniper. 15# might be a little much.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by Jdmbassman » Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:35 am

What line do people use to throw 1/4oz to 3/8oz Swim Jigs ?

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by njbasscat » Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:57 am

Jdmbassman wrote:What line do people use to throw 1/4oz to 3/8oz Swim Jigs ?
Depends on the cover. In heavy grass, I like braid. Other than that, I like 12 to 16 lb Sniper depending on the weight of the rig.

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Re: Best fishing line for the specific techniques

Post by Jdmbassman » Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:29 am

For Swimjigs, do you want a line with some stretch like Sniper or no stretch like Shooter ?

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