Surf Fishing Line...

[phish]

Hey guys,

I spent some time researching fishing lines on the net, but all I find is stats on them. It's time to respool a few spinning reels and I wanted to know what you surf guys spool up with. I will be targeting hali's and the typical BSP and YFC. A friend of mine says he doesn't use anything but P line fluorocarbon.

Thanks for the input guys...tight lines...

ish...

[fishnfool]

P line makes one of the best lines available.....I say try it....

[PUDD MASTER BAITER]

PERSONALLY IVE SWITCHED TOTALLY TO USING FIRELINE CRYSTAL BRAID ON ALL MY TACKLE. ONE SET UP I USE, IS MY SHIMANO 2500 SPINNING REEL, I USE OFF THE JETTY WITH A 9FT MED. IM7 SPINNING ROD THE 12LB WHICH IS ACTALLY THE DIA. OF 4LB. I CAN GET OVER 200 YARDS ON IT WITH LOTS OF LONG CAST ,AND POWER TO HANDLE ANY THING OFF THE JETTY. THE FEEL IS UNBELIEVABLE DUE TO NO STRECH. P-LINE IS THE SAME PRICE . WHICH I USE FOR MY LEADER. THE BRAID LAST FOR EVER WHILE THE P-LINE WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED . IF YOU EVER WANT TO FEEL EVERY HIT TRY THE CRYSTAL.. IF NOT DONT WASTE YOU MONEY PUTTING ON A FULL SPOOL OF P-LINE.JUST USE SOME GOOD CHEAPER BRAND, AND USE THE P-LINE FOR LEADER ONLY. THE SPOOL WILL LAST YOU FOREVER.JUST KEEP IT IN THE SHADE.HOPE THIS HELPS AND GOOD LUCK MIKE THE PMB....

[Cangler]

I have been thinking of using braid this year,but ive heard that it
cuts into the reel spool lip ...

Also,what is it like on line twist ?

[Fisherman57]

Phish...


I use P-Line on all my surf reels.




57

[phish]

Thanks guys for the info...Have you guys ever had any problem with line twist on the spinning reels? The reason I ask...is I have one spooled up with Berkley Vanish...the transition one that turns yellow in the salt...and I seem to be having that issue. I am off to the tackle store...Thanks again for your input.


ish...

[halijedi]

P-Line Fluorocarbon: Thick, heavy, and a lot of memory problems.

P-Line CXX: Great line. Strong, but tends to be very "stretchy."

Berkley Vanish: YUCK!

P-Line Halo or Sunline Shooter: Only two flurocarbon lines I will use today. STRONG, thin, limp, low memory, smooth...

Fireline Crystal: The line does not stay on the reel well. Lots of wind knot issues on spinning gear. Prefer regular Sufix Braid.

If you were to ask me, if I am hali-hunting, I have one rod with Sufix braid and P-Line Halo on the other. With these two set-ups, I can tackle just about any surf fish, small or large.

[KaliDawgFan]

I use Cuda 10# and have done fairly well. I used 20# Trilene XT for the leopard sharks.

[DA_Beaut]

Cuda or Triple Fish for 12# and under (spinning of course). Both are a little hard to find but take a beating when under pressure... P-Line also makes a good line. Best of Luck.

[KaliDawgFan]

Both are a little hard to find

Big Fish in Seal Beach and Angler's Marine in Anaheim (right down the street from SARL) both have large stocks of Cuda line of all kinds.