Flippin' advice

Post by **Coop** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:07 pm

What type of line do you use while flipping for bass. Currently I use 17 pound Trilene XT, but I think it might be time for a change.

Any advice?

Post by **BASSSTALKER** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:23 pm

Iron silk 12LBs...but I hear people complain about it..It is the best stuff I have used...Except for the 3m stuff that came out years ago....and only for a little while.

Post by **Coop** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:47 pm

Only 12 pounds?!

Isn't that a a little light?

I don't think I'd even be remotley comfortable fishing a line less than 14 pound test, or is iron silk that strong?

Post by **nighttroller** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:51 pm

I started using 20lb vanish this year and I really like it. I tried the 20lb P-Line fluorocarbin but it had way too much memory!

Post by **GamblerSteve** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:50 pm

Braid all the way! I use 50# Power Pro most of the time and 65# when I'm in the slop.

Post by **BASSSTALKER** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:51 pm

the line is amazing coop! I put 14 lbs on my baitcast this year but found it did'nt feel right. I put on the 12 and love it, although I have to be carefull in casting. I have not lost one fish due to a linebreak with this stuff.

Post by **steve-hamilton** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:53 pm

30 Lbs Fins PRT braided.

Post by **jig head** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:57 pm

I use 30 LB power pro but next year im moving up because i have had too many break offs with it!

Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:59 pm

like GamblerSteve said can't beat Power Pro in both 50lb and 65lb great sensitivity and you can tow a car with the strength.

Corey

Post by **steve-hamilton** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:59 pm

rather than moving up, try a different brand....

PowerPro is not the be all end all to braid....

as a matter of fact, most are only using it cause someone told them to use it.

try Fins PRT.

Post by **lungelarry** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:02 pm

50 lbs power pro with a 4 ft. 25 lbs fluoro leader. This year I'm going up to 65 PP.

Post by **bottom feeder** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:04 pm

I read all the posts and am constantly amazed with the amount of knowledge and advice here.wtg People
Funny though as kids or teens we never would have entertained the idea of heavy test line. We used what we had, most likely 6-8lb.
If we lost a fish we would adjust the drag and try again
My times have changed
Norm

Post by **jig head** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:13 pm

No Bottom feeder alot of people still use light line for big fish, It seems pretty fun to

Post by **SkeeterJohn** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:32 pm

50lb+ power pro if flippin into heavy cover... however, in lighter cover and in clear water flurocarbon is going to be tried next year.

Post by **Mikey** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:46 pm

Braid...Braid...or Braid....40lbs and up...if your flippin heavy cover....you better be prepared to do some "serious Haulin"...Drag cranked down...and grip'n rip!