Main line matters?

[bigblue]

I got 4lb test line on my reel; want to go down to a 2lb test line does the line on my reel matter since my leader line is 2lb flouro carbon line?

[one_leg]

Yes, it does matter.

[lurk 182]

it depends what you mean by "matter". if you mean "will it help (will i really get any more bites) to go down to 2lb main line rather than your current setup", i don't know how many fish are turning you down now b/c they see the 4lb main line or your knot, but i'd go ahead and make the change. it will be better cause there won't be a splice anymore and the line will absorb shock more evenly than what you have now, with only a few feet of the lighter line. you really have to set your drag like you're fishing 2lb either way.

[Team Santana]

YUP YUP, better fight and I have felt that I am getting more bites, we are talking about trout right?!? and bluegills

[bigblue]

Yeah im fishing for trout. And by matter yeah i mean would i get more bites.