I got a cpl reels with bright Green Ande and cpl with bright green Big Game and can't tell which is which........

try that Hi Seas and report back to us....plus their weight/hook prices are good and u can try some Kat Juice....they have FAST shipping.....

I found that the 25lb off shore angler has way better memory and casting ability. I tried the 30 and didn't like it.

I've never used the Offshore angler but I've had great success with the Cabela's Saltstriker line in 30#. It's just as good as the suffix that I have on half my reels. Casts really good too.


If you want a big spool of hi vis braid I got mine at Fishermans Factory Outlet. FFO.COM

Been thinking about trying some of this..... LINE.

Chess, as far as monos go, Big game is a great old proven standby for a lot of fishermen. Sure it has some memory and doesn't cast with the finesse of some other higher priced lines, but it is stouter than the devil and you can depend on it not to fail you. The clearance price at Academy on the stuff is killer. I bought 3 rolls even though I use Powerpro on most of my reels these days.

Another good mono is P-line CXX. VERY-VERY strong stuff, good price.

Really, as mono goes, for the money, BPS Offshore Angler line is pretty good stuff. I've had it on a couple of my reels for quite a while. It's strong, doesn't fade, and has zero memory. It's quite a bit cheaper than Ande and other stuff.

I have had braid on alot of my reels for over 2 yrs. and it's still has alot of life left. Try doing that with mono. Only time I use mono is when I'm drifting,sucks when you get hung up and have to cut all that braid off. I used to use mono all the time and decided to try braid a couple yrs. ago and love it. No memory,I like the way it casts,and you get good hooksets because it has no stretch.I like power pro,I know it costs alot more than mono,but it lasts ten times longer. [/quote]

Well I've been using braided for a year now and my choice was Power Pro. Also I only have one rod with braided and that is the rod I can get out the furthest with no memory line. I hate to put all my eggs in one basket but all my reels will have it as soon as I get the cash.

BPS OS is plenty strong, its just a bit too stiff.....maybe i'll just try the 25# instead of the 30 that i have now......

I know, first hand experience, that the ande is STRONG and cast really SMOOTH...only thing is bps and academys doesnt stock them in hi vis yellow...and i've never really ordered online(yet).

Only reason I'd change BPS OS is if I can find something smoother and just as strong, if not stronger. Might be ordering the hi vis ande (still deciding) lol

Use Real Magic.

I am curious about the real magic--
How does it help, or what does it help?

Real magic softens fishing line, makes it more limp and castable, reduces line memory. Works on braid and monofilament. Also has UV inhibitors in it.

It is an amazing product.

I use it on my fishing line, wipe my reels down with it also.

Best use though is cleaning electronics wipe your fish finder down with it every month or so and it will stay looking like new forever. Clean the screen with it and it will stay crystal clear and water will bead right up.

Talked about it some in this podcast. Give it a listen!

http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfishing-radio-episode-18

Thanks Chad!

Good info!