Generally, I recommend P-Line CXX in 10-12# size.  I'm currently testing Seaguar Rippin' Mono.  So far so good.

I'm a big CXX fan too. Does the Seaguar seem similar John?

12 lb test XT is listed at .015 inches thick . 17 lb test XL .015 inches thick . This is from the Berkely web site .

The two I would recommend are either Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Trilene XT - 10 or 12 pound test.  The two lowest stretch lines besides braid (yes, including fluorocarbon).  I use YH for bottom contact lures as well as topwater.  No issues, and not a rubber and like fluorocarbon.   Closest thing to an all-round line IMO.  

12lb trilene xl or stren original

20 hours ago, Tim Kelly said:

I'm a big CXX fan too. Does the Seaguar seem similar John?

 

It's little more like standard nylon mono.  I would compare it to Suffix Siege or Siglon F, though a bit more manageable.  I did a bit of centrepinning with 6# - no catches - and I liked it.  The only drawback, if you want to call it that, is it only comes in clear.  I prefer high vis orange or pink, so I can follow my drift, and others can see it and not cross my line.  The real test is when I use it for chucking spoons off the pier.  I'm not sure it would be the best for bass, but I have a spool of heavier line suitable for cranking I'm going to try when it warms up.  I'm so used to Tatsu for this, it'll take some adjustment.

On 2/17/2017 at 0:21 PM, jimf said:

I think that would work, but I'm a dinosaur and still use mono for everything.  I've tried the other stuff and I just don't like it, or trust it, or I'm too stubborn to change, or something.  

 

Personally I use XT more than XL.

 

 

  That describes me almost 100%  Mono is the best in my opinion.  I have been using XT on my two Lews baitcasters and it seems to really work well so far.  

On ‎2‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 0:15 AM, RoLo said:

 

 

Technically speaking, every line material is best suited to some specific niche, so compromise is inescapable.

Based on my particular modus operandi, the closest thing to an all-purpose line is Sufix 832 30-lb braid.

A very svelte line, 30-lb Sufix has a diameter of 0.011" (11/1000"), the equivalent of Stren 8-lb nylon

 

Roger

 

Good Word.

A-Jay

another vote for 12lb yo-zuri hybrid.

On February 17, 2017 at 2:38 PM, LEWITH said:

I was thinking possibly a copoly line but was scared it wouldnt be good with topwaters like walking baits and poppers?  I don't even know a good copoly brand... im so out of the loop when it comes to mono/copoly lines.

 

One more vote for Big Game. If you really must go with copoly, AN40 isn't bad and comes in 14 lb test which would be my choice for all around.