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New Guy Needing Advice On Line For Ultralight Setup

Started by therealjohnkeel , Apr 05 2012 09:03 AM

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#1 therealjohnkeel

Fry

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My PB:Between 3-4 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth
Favorite Lake or River:The large pond about a mile from my house.

Posted April 05 2012 - 09:03 AM

Hi folks. I just rediscovered fishing about a month ago. I'm been hitting the creek regularly with my daughter's little Shakespeare Microlight, catching panfish. I just purchased a new setup for myself - a Daiwa Spinmatic C 6'6" UL with a Shimano Sienna 1000. Now I need to put some line on it.

I'll be stream fishing for panfish and smallmouth and I'll also be trying my hand at some ultralight bass fishing at the local ponds and lakes. I'm basically going to be using 1 rod/reel and 1 spool. So, what should I spool onto my real for maximum versatility and functionality? Line technology has progressed a lot since I was last into fishing, over 20 years ago. Mono, flouro, braid, nano, braid w/flouro leader, nano w/flour leader... I'll be honest, it's a bit overwhelming :dazed-7:

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I like the idea of a the high strenght/diameter ratio of a nano or braid for when I'm fishing for bass. But everything I read suggests I need a leader of some sort to avoid spooking the fish. If that's a good idea, how long a leader should I use? How short do I let it get before I tie-on a new one? Super noob quesitons, I realize.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

-trjk

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#2 outdoorsman110

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LocationStafford, VA
My PB:Between 11-12 lbs
Favorite Bass:All three
Favorite Lake or River:Potomac River
Rappahannock River
Shenandoah River
Lake Abel
Lake Curtis
Motts Run Reservoir
Lunga Reservoir
Lake Anna

Posted April 05 2012 - 09:11 AM

8lb anything, if you're gonna use an ultralite, use a good brand of line at 8lb test.

There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind. ~Washington Irving

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#3 LgMouthGambler

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LocationCoral Springs, Fl
My PB:Between 7-8 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth
Favorite Lake or River:Toho

Posted April 05 2012 - 09:16 AM

I use 6lb Stern Fluorocast. So far so good. No problems. Sorry Outdoorsman, but anything over 6lb is not UL anymore, its just L, lol.

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#4 outdoorsman110

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LocationStafford, VA
My PB:Between 11-12 lbs
Favorite Bass:All three
Favorite Lake or River:Potomac River
Rappahannock River
Shenandoah River
Lake Abel
Lake Curtis
Motts Run Reservoir
Lunga Reservoir
Lake Anna

Posted April 05 2012 - 09:22 AM

I use 6lb Stern Fluorocast. So far so good. No problems. Sorry Outdoorsman, but anything over 6lb is not UL anymore, its just L, lol.

you're right haha. 6lb is hardcore. WOO MY 100th POST!

There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind. ~Washington Irving

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#5 roadwarrior

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LocationGermantown, TN
My PB:Between 8-9 lbs
Favorite Bass:Smallmouth
Favorite Lake or River:Pickwick Lake
Tennessee River

Posted April 05 2012 - 09:48 AM

Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4

The line diameter is .009" with a breaking strength of 8.5 lbs

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#6 LgMouthGambler

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LocationCoral Springs, Fl
My PB:Between 7-8 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth
Favorite Lake or River:Toho

Posted April 05 2012 - 10:01 AM

Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4

The line diameter is .009" with a breaking strength of 8.5 lbs

thats gonna be my next line. YoZuri is the ish!

Work Hard, Fish Harder
Fish Shimano, Fish Longer
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#7 LgMouthGambler

Live Life 1 Cast At A Time

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LocationCoral Springs, Fl
My PB:Between 7-8 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth
Favorite Lake or River:Toho

Posted April 05 2012 - 10:02 AM

you're right haha. 6lb is hardcore. WOO MY 100th POST!

did you get your free Tshirt?

Work Hard, Fish Harder
Fish Shimano, Fish Longer
Keep A Happy Wife
And Fishing Wont Be A Barter <",)))><{

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#8 outdoorsman110

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LocationStafford, VA
My PB:Between 11-12 lbs
Favorite Bass:All three
Favorite Lake or River:Potomac River
Rappahannock River
Shenandoah River
Lake Abel
Lake Curtis
Motts Run Reservoir
Lunga Reservoir
Lake Anna

Posted April 05 2012 - 10:04 AM

did you get your free Tshirt?

Lol free t shirt

There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind. ~Washington Irving

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#9 therealjohnkeel

Fry

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My PB:Between 3-4 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth
Favorite Lake or River:The large pond about a mile from my house.

Posted April 05 2012 - 10:37 AM

Righteous guys, thanks, that stuff looks cool. Only question now is which color

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#10 webertime

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LocationGeorgia, VT
My PB:Between 6-7 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth & Smallmouth
Favorite Lake or River:Champlain

Posted April 05 2012 - 10:43 AM

Clear YZ Hybrid in 4lb like RW said.

If necessity is the mother of invention, laziness is the deadbeat dad that knocked her up...

Personal Bests:
Largemouth, 7lbs 0oz.
Smallmouth, 5lbs 4oz.
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#11 BassinNY

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LocationSchoharie, NY
My PB:Between 4-5 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth & Smallmouth

Posted April 05 2012 - 11:06 AM

Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4

The line diameter is .009" with a breaking strength of 8.5 lbs

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#12 Teal101

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Posted April 05 2012 - 01:23 PM

P-Line Fluoroclear 4lb is what I used. I used to use Yo-Zuri Hybrid on all my outfits, but found the P-Line to be more supple with less memory.

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#13 Stasher1

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LocationLilburn, GA
My PB:Between 5-6 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth & Spotted

Posted April 05 2012 - 02:06 PM

I use 6lb Stern Fluorocast. So far so good. No problems. Sorry Outdoorsman, but anything over 6lb is not UL anymore, its just L, lol.

X2

I keep my ML dropshot rig spooled with 6#. To me, UL is 4# line or lighter.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Contrary to popular belief, "Shimano" is not the answer to every question.

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#14 J Francho

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My PB:Between 7-8 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth & Smallmouth
Favorite Lake or River:Lakes Erie and Ontario

Posted April 05 2012 - 02:08 PM

Unless you're out to set some IGFA line class records....

Keep this simple - 4# Trilene XL will work fine.

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#15 therealjohnkeel

Fry

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My PB:Between 3-4 lbs
Favorite Bass:Largemouth
Favorite Lake or River:The large pond about a mile from my house.

Posted April 05 2012 - 03:15 PM

Thanks JF, that's what my dad suggested, as well.

Appreciate all the input folks, thanks.

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