Hello to all the fisherman out there!

 

I am on my way to buying a rod and reel that will suit my finesse fishing needs. But I am a little confused on what line I should use for the technique. If someone could go over what line I should use and when to use it (clear water,muddy water) that will be great!

Welcome to the forums! 

 

I think specifics depend on your set up. Is it a spinning or baitcasting set up? Fluorocarbon will be a safe bet for a finesse set up though. 

6-8 pounds fluorocarbon is the usual choice but I like mine to be at 4

#30 or #20 8 carrier braid.  I like Suffix 832.   

FWIW... My "finesse" setup is a Stradic 1000fi spinning reel with 10# PowerPro Super 8 Slick braid with a 6# Invizx leader. Rod is 6'6" MF.

Biggest fish I've caught with it was a 5# LMB.

  I like Seaguar Fluorocarbon, especially the Invizix or better yet the Tatsu is the best line I have ever tried.  Thanks to the guys that recommended it to me on this forum!  Anyways, I have 2 finesse spinning setups.  I use straight 8lb (actually 6lb diameter) tatsu fluoro on one, and 20lb power pro with 8 lb invizix leader on the other.  It really depends on what bait you are using, and if you are working it on a semi slack line, or a tight line like dragging a lure or just reeling in.  Any time its a semi slack line presentation like shaking or quivering, fluoro will deffinatly excel in the sensitivity department, be it slack or tight, very sensitive.  Braid on the other hand is the most sensitive line on a tight line, the other thing I like about braid is that it can be easier at times to see for line watching to detect a bite, you pretty much have to watch it closely if there is any slack in the line, as there is a good chance you would not feel the bite, especially on a long cast.  Best way to find out for yourself is to try both.  If a guy could find a spare spool for his reel it would be great as well.  Good luck!

I use braid with a fluoro leader. This helps me have the best sensitivity and also allows me to fish clear water...which I often times do. I have found that using straight braid in muddy water is ok, but have noticed that the fluoro is a big help in clearer water.

I also recommend using the search function for this topic in our forums, as there are probably more posts on this than you could read in one sitting.

I like Seaguar Fluorocarbon, especially the Invizix or better yet the Tatsu is the best line I have ever tried.  Thanks to the guys that recommended it to me on this forum!  Anyways, I have 2 finesse spinning setups.  I use straight 8lb (actually 6lb diameter) tatsu fluoro on one, and 20lb power pro with 8 lb invizix leader on the other.  It really depends on what bait you are using, and if you are working it on a semi slack line, or a tight line like dragging a lure or just reeling in.  Any time its a semi slack line presentation like shaking or quivering, fluoro will deffinatly excel in the sensitivity department, be it slack or tight, very sensitive.  Braid on the other hand is the most sensitive line on a tight line, the other thing I like about braid is that it can be easier at times to see for line watching to detect a bite, you pretty much have to watch it closely if there is any slack in the line, as there is a good chance you would not feel the bite, especially on a long cast.  Best way to find out for yourself is to try both.  If a guy could find a spare spool for his reel it would be great as well.  Good luck!

^^^^^^^ +1

10lb braid with 6lb flouro leader is my go to finesse line setup.

7 lb sunline

I use 8lb Sniper or Tatsu on all my 2500 size reels. 4lb on my 1000 size.

I've been using 30 lb Power Pro with a 10 lb Seagar Red Label florocarbon leader. Caught a 2.5 lber today on this spinning setup using a "finesse" carolina rig. 1/4 oz bullet and a carolina keeper with a Zoom Trick Worm. I use this setup for shaky head and drop shot and weightless soft plastics as well.