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[unionman]

Ive been doing some experimenting with lines latley. Mono, braid, flouro and superlines. I still have not found a specific type that I like everything about. I have not tried a hybrid (mono/flouro) yet.

Im looking for a line to get the best presentation, strength, knot strength, sensitivity and abrasion resistance for a fast action, medium power, plastics setup. I would like it to float without sacrificing any of the qualities mentioned above. Any recommendations based on actual experience will be greatly appreciated. thx

[BrianinMD]

For those characteristics I would by with a hybrid line, namely Yozuri hybrid.

[backwater4]

X2 on the hybrid. Been using it for 2 seasons and love it.

[unionman]

X2 on the hybrid. Been using it for 2 seasons and love it.

Does it float well? Hows the managability? Do you ever have problems with the fish seeing the line?

[BrianinMD]

It floats well, been using for all my topwater except for frogs (65lb braid). I always use KVD Line & Lure conditioner, I do not have any issues with managing it. Like pretty much any line if you go awhile between trips it will coil but not a huge issue. The lake I fish is clear, visibility to 8-9 feet, and no issues with visibility I can tell.

[unionman]

It floats well, been using for all my topwater except for frogs (65lb braid). I always use KVD Line & Lure conditioner, I do not have any issues with managing it. Like pretty much any line if you go awhile between trips it will coil but not a huge issue. The lake I fish is clear, visibility to 8-9 feet, and no issues with visibility I can tell.

Thx Brian. I think Ill try it out. I need to look into some of that line conditioner too. And sry if this is in the wrong spot. I see the forum with "line" in it now. I only use my phone for this site and Im still figuring it all out.

[roadwarrior]

Spinning tackle: #6 .010" diameter, 11.9 lb breaking strength

Baitcasting: #12 .012" diameter, 19.5 lb breaking strength

http://www.yo-zuri.c...uri_hybrid.html

If you mostly fish stained water, the purple smoke blends best. For gin clear water, green.

[LgMouthGambler]

Another vote for YoZuri. Hooked on this stuff.

[LunkerLust]

I'm another fan of Yozuri Hybrid, which I learned about on this website. Thanks RW.

I would say try the ultra soft if you're using a spinning combo.

[shackman]

I'm also putting my vote in for yo zuri,good stuff!

[SirSnookalot]

The vast majority of my fishing both freshwater and inshore salt is done with 10-15- and 20# braided line. I do use some mono and copoly but I never use those applications for bass fishing. Braid does everything I need it to do, I generally use PP. I'm of the belief that the breaking strength of the line is the pound test you are actually using, the number on the label is just a guide. A thin line like 6# breaking at nearly 12# is great, best of all worlds. My rule of thumb for a good portion of my fishing is doubling the number on the label for my leaders, example 10# braid and 20# leader. If bass fishing I'm still with a 20# leader even if I'm using 15# line, which is heavy as I go for bass, 20# braided line and heavier leaders are used for other species, I haven't found the need to use anything heftier.