Line for my ultra light.

ETOWNCANUCK · #1 03-22-2016, 08:39 PM

Hey guys,

Last year I went all out getting a Shimano Crucial paired with a Shimano Stradic CI4+ for my ultra light spinning combo.

I tried 6# Fluorocarbon with it and didn't really care much for this type of line, found it difficult just getting it to tie to whatever I was throwing.
Little spinners and Thomas Buoyant's

What would be better?

huntsfurfish · #2 03-22-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ETOWNCANUCK

Hey guys,

Last year I went all out getting a Shimano Crucial paired with a Shimano Stradic CI4+ for my ultra light spinning combo.

I tried 6# Fluorocarbon with it and didn't really care much for this type of line, found it difficult just getting it to tie to whatever I was throwing.
Little spinners and Thomas Buoyant's

What would be better?

Tectan in 3.3-6.6 lb. test. Best Dam mono on the market(play on words)(really is). Can buy from fishusa.com

Use to be able to buy from Cabelas in the States, been using it for years. Bit more money though, but worth it.

Very thin diameter for weight. Never heard a bad thing said from anyone that uses it.

Dom4 · #3 03-22-2016, 10:11 PM

For me i like to use a nice and light braided line because for a ten pound line it has a really fine diameter and is very easy to cast and then i tie a flouro leader on which works great for perch and trout due to the very high sensitivity. Just my dime... Oh i mean 2 cents

The Fisherman Guy · #4 03-22-2016, 10:24 PM

Berkley Nanofil.

You'll cast farther than ever before with the smallest of lures, and it's incredibly strong stuff to boot. You'd be hard pressed to find a farther casting line than Nanofil.

Dom4 · #5 03-22-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Berkley Nanofil.

You'll cast farther than ever before with the smallest of lures, and it's incredibly strong stuff to boot. You'd be hard pressed to find a farther casting line than Nanofil.

Good to know! Thanks!

ETOWNCANUCK · #6 03-22-2016, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Berkley Nanofil.

You'll cast farther than ever before with the smallest of lures, and it's incredibly strong stuff to boot. You'd be hard pressed to find a farther casting line than Nanofil.

I've seen that stuff, might just have to check it out

The Fisherman Guy · #7 03-22-2016, 10:50 PM

With the low friction coefficient, a palomar knot is a must with Nanofil line to terminal tackle.

I use a double-uni knot to attach my fluoro leader to the Nanofil mainline and it doesn't slip.

.243dude · #8 03-22-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Berkley Nanofil.

You'll cast farther than ever before with the smallest of lures, and it's incredibly strong stuff to boot. You'd be hard pressed to find a farther casting line than Nanofil.

x2 i started using nanofil last year. i find i can cast twice far with nanofil than i can any other line. plus it has minimal memory

cube · #9 03-23-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

With the low friction coefficient, a palomar knot is a must with Nanofil line to terminal tackle.

I use a double-uni knot to attach my fluoro leader to the Nanofil mainline and it doesn't slip.

Homer circle knot works well with nonofil and does the NANOFIL knot. Nanofil knot is basically a double Palomar to address the low frictional coefficient you spoke of.

EZM · #10 03-23-2016, 09:32 PM

I run Power Pro SUPER SLICK series line on my ultralights. I tip it with a fluorocarbon leader.

Thin, strong and casts further than any other line I've ever used - including Nanofill - which I didn't care for.

Walleyedude · #11 03-24-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EZM

I run Power Pro SUPER SLICK series line on my ultralights. I tip it with a fluorocarbon leader.

Thin, strong and casts further than any other line I've ever used - including Nanofill - which I didn't care for.

X2.

The Power Pro Super Slick casts every bit as far as the Nanofil and it has MUCH greater knot strength and is FAR more durable.

For light spinners or other reaction strike lures, I wouldn't bother with the fluorocarbon leader, I would simply tie direct. For jigging, the fluorocarbon leader is well worth it.

ETOWNCANUCK · #12 03-24-2016, 11:34 AM

Well I have power pro on my pike and walleye rods

And I prefer the line over anything else

So perhaps going with the super slick is the way to go

Gsxrgrizz · #13 04-22-2016, 12:21 PM

If anyone is interested, here is the response I received from the Jackfish Management Association.......

We met with Fish and Wildlife at the lake and it will be a few more months before they are better able to assess the extent of the fish kill, as it is difficult to determine how many fish are still at the bottom vs how many have wash up on shore.

They said: · Due to low oxygen levels there has been a substantial kill of fish this winter in Jackfish Lake. Although mostly walleye (pickerel), yellow perch and northern pike have been found dead. · Low oxygen is caused by the decomposition of plants and algae. This is a cumulative effects problem caused by low lake levels, naturally high phosphorus levels, human caused enrichment and sedimentation. · Alberta Fisheries will be assessing the lake in May 2016 to determine fish survival and appropriate management actions

Poppa · #14 04-22-2016, 12:52 PM

If I've learned ANYTHING (...I've learned a lot...) from Aaron on Uncut Angling, it's this: "You can do anything with 10lb Power Pro", so I gotta trust him. Bought an ultra-light set up for myself this summer and putting 10lb Power Pro on 'er. I figure that or Sufix 832...either way you can't go too far wrong.

RavYak · #15 04-22-2016, 01:14 PM

I really like power pro and use it on almost all my rods but one thing I have noticed is that the 10 lb PP twists if you use small spoons, spinners etc and I haven't found a swivel good enough to stop the twisting. Eventually you get a knot and you can't always pull them free.

I wonder if mono wouldn't be better for such a situation but I hate mono and haven't used it in over a decade...

TROLLER · #16 04-22-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dom4

For me i like to use a nice and light braided line because for a ten pound line it has a really fine diameter and is very easy to cast and then i tie a flouro leader on which works great for perch and trout due to the very high sensitivity. Just my dime... Oh i mean 2 cents

X2 I actually use a 6 lbs braid and a 10 mono leader

cranky · #17 04-22-2016, 02:23 PM

I use either 4 or 6 lb mono XL on my ultralite. Casts far enough for me with very tiny spinners and such.

Warmbreeze · #18 04-22-2016, 05:39 PM

Another vote for PP Super 8 Slick. I love it, and use it for more then ultra light applications. Sufix 832 would work well to but I think for your applications the Super 8 is the way to go.

Red Bullets · #19 04-22-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cranky

I use either 4 or 6 lb mono XL on my ultralite. Casts far enough for me with very tiny spinners and such.

X2. 4 lb. test works just fine. Can cast light spinners great. Know how to use the reel drag properly.

millsboy79 · #20 04-23-2016, 02:56 PM

Switched from power pro ss to nanofil ... never looked back.

I have tried a ton of lines.
Used to use standard power pro
Fireline crystal
Power pro super slick

And now nanofil and I think it's hands down the best line I ever used.

I just use a simple surgeons loop so that I can attach my snap, switch to in line bobber /stopper, change leaders and lure with the greatest of ease. Never had a knot fail and can cast further than any other line i have used with the same rod reel and lures.

No matter the topic everyone will have their own opinion and their own experiences to back it up, and for this topic my opinion is that the line is more important than anything else. You can have a half decent setup with great line and outperform someone who has an expensive setup with half decent line.

Especially when fishing from shore. Getting that few extra yards in your casting can make all the difference.