got talking today at a local shop and the discussion of line for crankbaits came up...

so what are you guys using?

10 lb Sufix Elite.

10 lb big game here

I tie everything to PowerPro braid...I live on the edge! :

Roger

berkley trilene xl 12#

got talking today at a local shop and the discussion of line for crankbaits came up...

so what are you guys using?

What I 've used for over 2 decades, Trilene Big Game.

Trilene Maxx 14#

8-10 lb Tectan Premium or P-Line CX

By the by, hybrid line and copolymer line are one and the same,

any blend of nylon and fluorocarbon.

P Line's Floroclear 10 or 12# for cranks.  Sinks almost as good as 100% flouro, costs 1/2 as much, and gives a little which is ideal for cranking so the fish can hook themselves.  Have had zero pull outs on any fish this season with it.  Love it.

I use mono because I  want enough stretch to keep from ripping the hook loose when setting the hook.

P-Line 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb  on a MH rod w/ a moderate action.

20 lb. PowerPro Braid with a short P-Line CXX leader (for abrasion against rocks and crank lips).

I don't get the whole "stretchy" line thing for cranks.....especially deep cranks.  I want to know exactly what that bait is doing at all times.  

Even David Fritts uses the lowest stretch mono's he can.

20' diving crankbait + 100' cast + stretchy mono = MUSH.      

PLine CXX 8 lb.

i use power pro for everything

I have two crankbait rods. Both are spooled with 10# test, but one I have spooled with XPS fluro and the other with Berkley Sensation.

Mono for cranks, specifically Trilene Big Game. I like being able to buy the bigger spools of it and not spend an arm and a leg. Never had a problem with it so why change?

12-20 Gig Game in green.