I know I have asked this before but its a new season and I can't remember what everyone said.

I have been using TRILENE big game and hate it,
also not a big fan of FIRELINE on baitcasters or knot strength. And I have used RAPALA with little success.

What works for you and why do you like it?

My current favourites are one of three basic lines:

6-8lb Maxima Ultragreen, very limp and great for skipping.

6-8lb Maxima Chameleon, very abrasion resistant for draggin stuff around.

10lb Silver Thread Excaliber for crankbaits, spinnerbaits etc.

I am experimenting with two different heavy lines for pitching, flipping in heavy cover:

40lb Berkley Gorilla Braid on a baitcaster. (40lb to get some thickness on the spool) - I like it but it still catches on itself now and then.

25lb Gamakatsu G-Power, I have not used it for long but I quite like it.

I too have tried McCoy, Isorline, Stren, Trilene,  Fireline, Whiplash and several other brands - and I'm not saying these choices of mine are any better, I'm sure the others are mostly good product or they wouldn't sell well but I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT with my choices than with the others.

I guess what I'm saying Jim is - find lines that feel right for you and stick with them as long as they feel right.

Just my sixpence worth

I like the co-polymers.  SilverThread AN-40 and flourocarbon-coated P-line are my choices.  

Tried G-power and Excalibur but their abrasion resistance was something less than desirable.  

AN-40 costs about half as much as the P-line, but the P-line casts better.  Line memory seems to be less of a problem with the P-line too.  But, I'd rate AN-40 a "Best Buy" overall, as the extra cost of the P-line doesn't seem worth it to me.

Jim, you're going to get just about as many different opinions as there are anglers in this club.  That should tell you that most lines are pretty good.  The key, then, is to find a line that best suits your "style" of fishing best.

Glenn hit the nail on the head with his comments about what suits your preferred style best, and discussions such as these are what makes this forum awesome.  It helps folks become better anglers in a much shorter amount of time.  Kudos to all keep up the fine work.
KH

I have an idea, Jim... Spool up the McCoy and return everything else for a refund! HA!

My personal favorite is McCoy, but like Glenn I have also enjoyed P-Line a lot. P-Line CXX (green box) is some of the toughest line you can throw on a baitcaster.

Just get out there and start throwing what you bought. You will find what you like very soon, and it will probably change as your fishing style changes. A little tip for your spinning line: After you spool the line, soak the spool in a bath of lukewarm water for about 5 minutes. This will take the memory out of the line and stop it from flying off your spool like new line tends to do... might save some headaches on the water.

Have fun,
Chris

"The man formally known as Backlash...." maybe with a symbol or something...wadded up line would work.

Thanks guys
have to go now I here some fish calling me!!!!
Ha ha

I love getting of work at 11:30am



GONE FISHIN'

Gamakatsu's G-Power in 8lb test is my 1st choice when it comes to cranks, topwater, and Jerkbaits. basically  open water areas where abrasion is at a minimum.

Several years ago while working a sport show, I had the opportunity to test Gamakatsu's G-Power against Berkley Trilene Pro Select.
Using Berkley's knot and line testing machine and conceding a home court advantage, we did a head to head comparison.
First we tried Berkley 8lb line. Their prostaffer tied it with an improved clinch knot. It broke at 11 lbs each of the 4 times but always at the knot.
Next I tried the G-Power 8lb test, using the same knot, it broke at 10 1/2 lbs each of the 4 times, but never at the knot.

But when we measured both lines for diameter, we found the G-Power was 20% smaller in diameter.
For me the smaller diameter meant I could get my baits to run deeper then with a larger diameter line.
Over the last 5 years I have found I am able to throw even the smallest crankbaits on a  baitcaster reels using G-Power line.
Larry Gonczy