jonnyp4three Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 I have a 7’ MH/F casting setup and I’m looking for advice on line. I’m planning on fishing paddletail swimbaits, jigs, other bottom baits, and I was wanting to ask what line I should use. I would primarily be fishing for smallmouth bass (sometimes largemouth), and I’ll be fishing in water with little to no cover with a rocky bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted October 9 Super User Share Posted October 9 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ I also fish for smallmouth. My 7' MH/F sticks are rated for 3/8-1 oz baits and 12-20 lb line. I find 15 lb works for me when fishing with bottom contact baits. I like FC or Mono depending on the application. If your tackle is similar, this might be the way to go. Good Luck A-Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted October 9 Super User Share Posted October 9 We don’t have smallmouth like A-Jay has. We have highland reservoirs. When I am using bottom contact baits like shaky and jigs I use 12# fluorocarbon line. For non bottom baits I use braided line with a fluorocarbon leader. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FryDog62 Posted October 9 Super User Share Posted October 9 Probably 12-15 lb Sniper... I much prefer 12 lb if I can get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted October 9 Super User Share Posted October 9 I use .011D to .013D Mono or FC line no leaders. Berkley Big Game mono 10 lb is .012D. Sunline Sniper or Seaguar InvisX 12 lb are .011D. Your choice, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonnieP Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 12 lb Fluorocarbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FishTank Posted October 10 Super User Share Posted October 10 12lb FC. Either Sniper or Invizx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter63 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 12 lb Big Game Mono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulkster Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I use 12 pound Sufix Siege on my baitcasting rig for all purpose baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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