if you end up using either of the Sufix mono's I would caution you against using a normal improved clinch knot. these lines are super slick (that's part of why they cast so well) and I have had issues with knot slippage using that particular knot. I have read of others having similar issues.

 

A palmar knot however, is solid. it wont slip and works very well with these slick monos.

4 hours ago, reason said:

   What spoon are you using?

  3/8 Kastmaster up high, and 3/8 Fighting Fish down low. Also use 1/3 Cop-e-cat, kinda in-between.

 

3 hours ago, WRB said:

What spinning reel are you using

  Shimano Stradic 2500

 

 

4 hours ago, J Francho said:

  The key to super long casts with spoons is rod length.  You can get it pretty far with a 7' rod.  I use a 9' rod for this, though.

  Understood. I have lots of irons in the fire, and don't want to buy another rod anytime soon. ?  

 

  (Did I really just say that?????)   jj

 

  

Excellent reel that will last for a very long time with normal care.

3/8 oz Kastmaster is easy to cast, very aerodynamic lure. I use more moderate action rods for structure spoons like a Kastmaster to help prevent tearing hooks out, plus a moderate action rod launches lures further then fast action rods with less effort.

With a 2500 size spool Sunline Super Natural 8 lb (.009 dia) mono should perform very good for you.

Tom

3 hours ago, WRB said:

   I use more moderate action rods for structure spoons like a Kastmaster to help prevent tearing hooks out

   Absolutely true. But I tolerate the characteristics of my rod in order to gain better control and a better hookset at distance.

Sharp hooks and learn to reel set with a rod sweep.

Tom

  Thnx!     jj

4 hours ago, Hulkster said:

if you end up using either of the Sufix mono's I would caution you against using a normal improved clinch knot. these lines are super slick (that's part of why they cast so well) and I have had issues with knot slippage using that particular knot. I have read of others having similar issues.

 

A palmar knot however, is solid. it wont slip and works very well with these slick monos.

I had that problem with Siege, so I used the Improved Trilene knot. However  I use Gamma copoly now, including 8lb on my spinning rod and it casts well and has good strength.

Here's my "super secret" spoon mod that I tell everyone about.  Do this, use a fast or X-fast rod, and swing away.  Works on all species I fish for.  Never use a treble with a spoon.

 

    More super, more secret:  https://outdooraddictions.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/the-trailing-hook-method/

This seems to be the answer for short-striking bass. I don't use it where there are pike, though.    jj

24 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Here's my "super secret" spoon mod that I tell everyone about.  Do this, use a fast or X-fast rod, and swing away.  Works on all species I fish for.  Never use a treble with a spoon.

 

Looks all worn from catching fish.  Maybe you should buy a new one. ?

Just put a new hook on it.  Paint is perfect.

 

On 10/21/2018 at 1:58 PM, jimmyjoe said:

    This is kinda getting off-topic. My original question was about a mono line. That's still my question. Which mono line for the rod stated would you use for long distance with a 3/8 oz. spoon?  jj

I would go to either Sun line Deflier 8-10lb or Berkley XL 8-10lb.

3 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Just put a new hook on it.  Paint is perfect.

 

Man, that's an ugly looking bass!  ?????    jj