Fishing line question for Eastern Sierras

[Trout Bagger]

Probably a silly question, but being a novice I was wondering what is the best fishing line to use in the sierras, monofilament or flurocarbon? Also, what is the difference between the two>

[JAG107]

Fluro is more abrasion resistant and less visible, and a bit more expensive. 2lb fluro is a staple for baitfishing for trout.
Mono is easier to cast, I use mono for trolling. A fluro leader can be used, some people use mono with a fluro leader for baitfishing. If you're trolling/casting, use 4, 5, or 6lb test. Use 2 or 3lb for bait.

[socal114]

Keep it simple...2# Izorline XXX is all you need unless trolling.

[blue cat]

the issue with fluro is it does not break down and decompose.unlike mono over time the sun breaks it down.
the key is light good quality line,2lb or 4lb.
change baits to find what is working, each day maybe a little different.

tight lines

[billy b]

Keep it simple...2# Izorline XXX is all you need unless trolling.

That's not a fluoro is it? You like it just as well or better than a fluoro?

[STEVE IN SOCAL]

Keep it simple...2# Izorline XXX is all you need unless trolling.

What he said. It's caught big fish, and landed big fish.

[phishin phool]

i prefer flouro in the sierra due to the extremely clear water but most quality 2lb mono would be ok.

[Ammon]

doesnt matter just use 2lbs

[SierraPeaks]

I'm a huge fan of FireLine...whether trolling or bait fishing. 6 lb Fire Line is as thin as 2 lb mono or fluro and it's breaking point is way past double it's test rating.

[Trout Bagger]

Thanks Peaks. Do you recommend the Crystal, smoke or green for the Fireline....or does it matter?

[SierraPeaks]

Thanks Peaks. Do you recommend the Crystal, smoke or green for the Fireline....or does it matter?

Bagger...since FireLine is so thin...it doesn't make as much of a difference as regular mono or fluro line. But still, I use the line that coincides with the water condition. Crystal clear water...use crystal. Greener, algae heavy waters I use the moss green (not a big fan of the flame green) Muddy, dirty water, I use the smoke. However, since I'm mainly just a trout fisherman these days in alpine lakes, I rarely have to use anything other than the crystal.

[phishin phool]

6lb line as thin as 2lb, that I gotta see.

I'm a huge fan of FireLine...whether trolling or bait fishing. 6 lb Fire Line is as thin as 2 lb mono or fluro and it's breaking point is way past double it's test rating.

[REEL EZ]

6lb line as thin as 2lb, that I gotta see.

This is from the Berkley webpage Fireline 6# is the size of 2#

Model No. Diameter (in) Diameter (mm) Diameter (mono equiv.) Pound Test Yards Color Spool Size Price
FL15004-CY (1197281) 0.005 0.13 1 4 1500 Crystal 1500 yd. Spool $177.00
FL15006-CY (1197255) 0.006 0.15 2 6 1500 Crystal 1500 yd. Spool $177.00

[IncredibleHuck]

Keep it simple...2# Izorline XXX is all you need unless trolling.


What he said. It's caught big fish, and landed big fish.

Like they both said... Izorline XXX in 2# is all you will need! I've caught tons of fish on it from the sierras to down here locally. The stuff works hands down.

[phishin phool]

Did some investigating on this and found out that it is the same size as some "berkley" 2 lb flouro's, however it is larger than 2lb mono. 0006 compared to .0005. Very stiff and strong with no stretch, probably not very good for casting but probably great for trolling.
This is from the Berkley webpage Fireline 6# is the size of 2#

Model No. Diameter (in) Diameter (mm) Diameter (mono equiv.) Pound Test Yards Color Spool Size Price
FL15004-CY (1197281) 0.005 0.13 1 4 1500 Crystal 1500 yd. Spool $177.00
FL15006-CY (1197255) 0.006 0.15 2 6 1500 Crystal 1500 yd. Spool $177.00

[Trout Bagger]

Did some investigating on this and found out that it is the same size as some "berkley" 2 lb flouro's, however it is larger than 2lb mono. 0006 compared to .0005. Very stiff and strong with no stretch, probably not very good for casting but probably great for trolling.

If 6lb fireline is abt the same size as 2lb mono, then 4lb Fireline is abt the same size as 1lb mono?

[SierraPeaks]

Did some investigating on this and found out that it is the same size as some "berkley" 2 lb flouro's, however it is larger than 2lb mono. 0006 compared to .0005. Very stiff and strong with no stretch, probably not very good for casting but probably great for trolling.

You'd be surprised how well it casts. My only real gripe with FireLine...is it's a bytch to tie. Trying to get thin braided line through a tiny loop ? Fuhgettaboutit.

[IncredibleHuck]

Probably a silly question, but being a novice I was wondering what is the best fishing line to use in the sierras, monofilament or flurocarbon? Also, what is the difference between the two>

XXX!!!

BTW what type of fishing are you doing? Lures? Bait?

[Ultralight]

SierraPeaks,

Very interesting thread. I'm a big fan of fireline due to casting distance. However, I've always thought it is much move visible than mono when comparing equivalent lb test.

Quick question. Have you every tried fishing mono and fluoro side by side and see if bit rates differ? I have a bunch of 1 and 2 lb fireline and still think they are too visible compared to mono for clear water. Yes these are thinner than 2 lbs mono but more visible nonetheless.

Love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks,
UL