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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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

 

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

Another vote for YoZuri. Hooked on this stuff.

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.

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

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.