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50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:18 pm
by Rodster14
Which is best for throwing hollow bodied frogs(not super thick grass)? This setup also doubles as my Carolina rig.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sufix FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:35 pm
by drewlesch
You mean Sunline FX2? I have both 50 and 60lb... I bought what was on sale at the time. I don't think you can go wrong with either, it's pretty granular to get into ~85% lb strength differences. I just pulled them both out and you can "see" the difference in diameter (especially with the 80lb I have!). I would say that depending upon what characteristics you're looking for go with one or the other (expect the 60 to catch wind and float a bit and expect the 50 to cut wind and dig a bit)...

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:48 am
by toddmc
50 for sparse vegetation and the 60 for heavy vegetation is the rule that most follow.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:37 am
by papabassin
Of the options you presented, I would choose the 50#. But either should work fine..

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 2:22 pm
by Randingo
I'd say 60 in general, especially if you're planning to use it as a main line for c-rigs: you'll want the thicker diameter when you're scraping it across rocks.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:00 pm
by Fishinfanatic115
I had no problem frogging with the 50lb in even decently thick vegetation. As far as abrasion resistance goes, I never tested it to the fullest extent, since I fished it exclusively in grass.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:31 am
by accodn2ryan
50 pound should be good enough for what you're fishing in regularly, but if you plan on fishing other lakes in the future with a little heavier vegetation, I'd just get 60 pound. My buddy goes as high as 80 pound for flipping into the really heavy stuff.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:56 am
by klondike1024
I love Sunline FX2 for frogging. It is an awesome product. It sounds like steel cable going through the guides until you break it in. I found treating the line when it is fresh will reduce the noise and allow the braid to go through the guides a little smoother reducing the noise. I have a spool filled with each of the 50# and the 60#. I started with the 50# and have not had to use the 60# yet. If the line starts to get more than a little frayed I will re-tie. I don't have issues with dig in and the smaller diameter 50# will cast a little farther.

I don't throw a Carolina rig so your mileage may vary.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:17 am
by Finnz922
60lb for frogging and 80lb for punching

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:32 am
by BigG
60 lb. on Guntersville.

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:39 am
by Giqqo
60lb is all i throw in this line with frogs. Good stuff

Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:07 am
by jmd_143
I prefer the 50lb here up north. I think it’s perfect for casting distance, especially needed for clearer water and sparser vegetation