I just received a Pflueger Trion baitcaster (a very pretty reel for $100) that I will mate to my GLoomis CR772C (6'-0" long, GL2 graphite, 8-14 lb. test, 1/4-5/8 oz. lure, fast action, medium power).  The GLoomis website refers to this rod as one of the most versatile, which I why I thought I would give it a try.

I'm just getting back into fishing, and this is my only setup.  I have lots of lures, ready to go, except no line.

My question...what make/model and size line would you recommend for spooling this reel?  I will be throwing buzz-baits and spinners, crankbaits, topwaters (Heddon stuff, like a lucky-13 and a zara spook), weightless worms (5" Yamasenkos, Texas and Wacky rigged), and an occasional jigs.  The lakes I fish are man-made, rather small, with lots of rip-rap that line the shores, an occasional lay-down, concrete building foundations on the bottom (these are Army Corps projects).  Not much vegetation...some really fine, slimy, algae-like stuff on the bottom in some areas.  Water is moderately stained (visibility of lure perhaps 9-10" below).

Suggestions?

I have the same rod with a Browning Midas reel. My line of choice for this set up is McCoy Mean Green 10 lb.

With the rocks/wood/cement structure you described I would think 10lb Trilene XT would be a great " all around" line for that combo. Extreamly abrasion resistant, easy to use on baitcasting gear, and best of all pretty darn inexpensive so if you do need to respool often you won't go broke doing it.

#12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Hybrid Ultra Soft.

12 lb P-line CX Premium or Floroclear.

With all the things you mentioned, I would use 10-12# Trilene XT.

Falcon

For this time of year, I would use #12 Suffix Elite (red box) it's well mannered, good handling, surprisingly abrasion resistant and it doesn't stiffen up like XT or Yo-Zuri in the cold weather/water.

I love XT in the warm weather. When it warms up, I'd go to #10 or #12 XT, depending on what you fish most often.

10 or 12 pound flouro

I have been using P-line CX and Evolution from 8 to 25 lbs. Very satisfied with both.

For this time of year, I would use #12 Suffix Siege (red box) it's well mannered, good handling, surprisingly abrasion resistant and it doesn't stiffen up like XT or Yo-Zuri in the cold weather/water.

I love XT in the warm weather. When it warms up, I'd go to #10 or #12 XT, depending on what you fish most often.

flechero,

I believe Suffix Seige is in the blue box, Eite is in the red box.

Anyway, I recommend 10 or 12 lb. Suffix Elite.

These suggestions provide great direction...thanks!

Just curious, does anybody use Stren anymore?  When I was last into fishing (about 20 years ago), Stren was my favorite.  Is Stren really just old technology now and the "newer" names (well, names I don't remember back then like P-Line, Yo-Zuri, Suffix) superior?

For this time of year, I would use #12 Suffix Elite (red box) it's well mannered, good handling, surprisingly abrasion resistant and it doesn't stiffen up like XT or Yo-Zuri in the cold weather/water.

I love XT in the warm weather. When it warms up, I'd go to #10 or #12 XT, depending on what you fish most often.

flechero,

I believe Suffix Seige is in the blue box, Eite is in the red box.

Anyway, I recommend 10 or 12 lb. Suffix Elite.

you are correct, posts edited.

12 lb P-line CX Premium or Floroclear.

+1

Is that a 722 ?

Excellent rod.  Have one, love it.

I find it a bit light for worms or senko's.

I use my 783C Glx for those applications.

My 722 GLX is my favorite topwater rod.  

Is that a 722 ?

Good catch, Avid.  Yes, it should have read CR722C.

12lb. Big Game

12Lb Cuda Line

12Lb P-Line Cx

10lb XT

12lb Suffix Elite

all great lines

14 lb cajun red cast.

OOOOPs.

forgot to answer your question.

In premium lines I really like the p-line cxx

In Wal mart lines, Berkley big game is perfectly fine for casting reels.

For spinning I use XL.

C'mon guys!

There must be a few more names that haven't been mentioned!   :

Well, here's one more: If cost is not important to you, Sunline Defier is an outstanding line.

p line gets my vote also