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Re: Help with line selection [Re: Highbrass Sports] #14146586 09/30/21 10:17 PM
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I bought a spool of 17# and a spool of 14# Nanofil
According to BP it should be in tomorrow

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Re: Help with line selection [Re: Highbrass Sports] #14148416 10/02/21 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Highbrass Sports
I have fished most of my life, that said I haven't fished in a few years as I have been pretty heavily involved with hunting and rifle building and reloading. (longtime member of the sister site THF)
SO my wife and I kept the grandson a few weeks back and all he wanted to do is play on his I-Pad. He's only 4 so taking him to shoot just yet is a bit early.
I have a bit of fishing gear and decided to take him to a small pond in our neighborhood for some fishing. needless to say he had an absolute blast. Now the minute he hits the door its nonstop let's go!
Which brings me a bit more to point.
The recent events have gotten me a bit more into the game. A good friend who moved away about two years ago gave up his secrets. He was extremely successful and I think even still holds several state records.
One of his tips was to use Berkley Nanofil line. He said to get the 14 or 17 Lb if you could find it as it was about the same diameter as 8~10 Lb Mono
It seems that Berkley is no longer making the Nanofil, I have found a few places that seem to have it but it is quite scarce.
Any tips and advice ?
As I am bank fishing I am trying to keep my gear as portable as possible. My go to set up is a light weight 6'6" rod and a Shimano Sienna reel.

Thanks in advance



I am a big fan of Suffix Elite or Siege. Very strong so you can go down on line size. It also has no memory.


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Re: Help with line selection [Re: Greg Z] #14148521 10/02/21 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg Z
I am a big fan of Suffix Elite or Siege. Very strong so you can go down on line size. It also has no memory.


What's the difference between the two? Sufix has too many varitions to keep track of...

Re: Help with line selection [Re: David Newton] #14149611 10/03/21 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by David Newton
Originally Posted by Greg Z
I am a big fan of Suffix Elite or Siege. Very strong so you can go down on line size. It also has no memory.


What's the difference between the two? Sufix has too many varitions to keep track of...



The only difference I have found is that Siege is more abrasion resistant while maintaining the same low memory of Elite.I've used both but stuck with Siege ..........I do fish some rocky and stump filled areas


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Re: Help with line selection [Re: Highbrass Sports] #14181275 11/04/21 02:02 PM
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Heck when I was four...I used KITE string..and caught plenty fish...Yep Braid got advantages but it aint PRICE or knot strength or ease of tying...Remember 4 years old does he get a CORVETTE next year....

Re: Help with line selection [Re: Highbrass Sports] #14182054 11/05/21 04:48 AM
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Spider wire for casting and affordable! 13$ for 300yards at Walmart... no brainer you’re welcome


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Re: Help with line selection [Re: Highbrass Sports] #14182230 11/05/21 12:55 PM
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Highbrass said "My go to set up is a light weight 6'6" rod and a Shimano Sienna reel." and he wants to put it in a kid's hands.

I cant wrap my head around using anything bigger than 10 lb mono , i'd go 8 lb.

What am I not understanding here? Ive got grandkids I take fishing in ponds as well.


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Re: Help with line selection [Re: Highbrass Sports] #14185737 11/09/21 05:30 PM
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I agree with 'ReelSlow' - 8 to 10 lb mono should work fine with the situation described, with a preference for 8lb. My son has caught a tons of fish using a simple Zebco combo that came prespooled with cheap line - no frills. Regarding lines, I use Sufix line with all my spinning reels. I find more backlash with cheaper lines, but that is just me.


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