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Flippin' advice
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:07 pm
by Coop
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?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:23 pm
by BASSSTALKER
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:47 pm
by Coop
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?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:51 pm
by nighttroller
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!
Power Pro
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:50 pm
by GamblerSteve
Braid all the way! I use 50# Power Pro most of the time and 65# when I'm in the slop.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:51 pm
by BASSSTALKER
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:53 pm
by steve-hamilton
30 Lbs Fins PRT braided.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:57 pm
by jig head
I use 30 LB power pro but next year im moving up because i have had too many break offs with it!
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:59 pm
by Corey Gaffney~BAssboy
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
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:59 pm
by steve-hamilton
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:02 pm
by lungelarry
50 lbs power pro with a 4 ft. 25 lbs fluoro leader. This year I'm going up to 65 PP.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:04 pm
by bottom feeder
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
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:13 pm
by jig head
No Bottom feeder alot of people still use light line for big fish, It seems pretty fun to
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:32 pm
by SkeeterJohn
50lb+ power pro if flippin into heavy cover... however, in lighter cover and in clear water flurocarbon is going to be tried next year.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:46 pm
by Mikey
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!