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 Re: What size line?
[Re: Guide Chuck Rollins]
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12/01/08 05:28 PM
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briansgi
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4lb, never use anything larger for crappie or trout.
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Re: What size line?
[Re: briansgi]
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12/01/08 05:45 PM
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koobycrappie
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I really like the sufix performance braid in high vis yellow, 10#test that is equivilent to 4# mono in diameter.
VERY STRONG and small in diameter.
I'm always in a good mood when I'm fishing. Kevin Kubiak Lakes Somerville and Granger, crappie guide 512-848-4469 www.hotcrappie.compro staff; proanglertackle.com
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Re: What size line?
[Re: NoMinners]
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12/01/08 08:14 PM
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Guide: Cliff_S
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I use 10 lb test High Vis yellow Power Pro. Out of fishing for crappie over 40 years it is the best I have found.
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Re: What size line?
[Re: Guide: Cliff_S]
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12/01/08 08:45 PM
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KidKrappie
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I use 10 lb test High Vis yellow Power Pro. Out of fishing for crappie over 40 years it is the best I have found. 10 lb Power Pro is my favorite braid, I just don't like the way it cuts your fingers when you try to break off. 
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Re: What size line?
[Re: KidKrappie]
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12/01/08 11:40 PM
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dartman
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6 and 10 depending on how I am fishing Hi-Seas Red Devil high vis
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Re: What size line?
[Re: dartman]
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12/02/08 01:47 AM
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Naggler
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10# Power Pro yellow. Nuff said!!! As far as breaking off goes, I almost always can pull my jigs and hooks straight. If not, wrap line around your shirt sleve to pull. Best line ever made.
"Ahhh, yes yes...who has time? Then again, if we never take time, then how can we ever have time?"
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Re: What size line?
[Re: OzzieFish]
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12/02/08 02:04 AM
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monkester
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6#-10# depends on where I'm fishing at.
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Re: What size line?
[Re: monkester]
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12/02/08 09:22 AM
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Jerry
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10# Stren. Lighter the line more fish is an old wives tale.
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Re: What size line?
[Re: Jerry]
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12/02/08 04:09 PM
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fridays86
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10# Stren. Lighter the line more fish is an old wives tale. I agree with that. Caught lots of fish with 12-14# over the years.
Last edited by fridays86; 12/02/08 04:10 PM.
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Re: What size line?
[Re: fridays86]
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12/02/08 10:45 PM
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PumbaCrappie
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I went to Wally World and found some Trilene XL 8lb clear blue for a dollar and bought a spool of it. So far it has been great and I have not had any issues with this line. I was using some Cajun red cast line in 10lb but it is hard to see on the water.
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Re: What size line?
[Re: fridays86]
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12/03/08 01:14 AM
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Capt'n Wings
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Where can I buy Power Pro? I don't think I've ever seen it.
"Faith requires one to elevate the practice of not thinking to a virtue," Mark Twain
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Re: What size line?
[Re: Capt'n Wings]
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12/03/08 08:13 AM
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Black Bass Blake
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Most anywhere. Acadamy, BPS, Dicks sporting goods, I think they might even sell it at Wally World.
 "A parent is only as good as they're dumbest child. If one wins the Nobel Peace Prize, but the other gets robbed by a hooker you failed"
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Re: What size line?
[Re: Black Bass Blake]
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12/03/08 04:23 PM
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Naggler
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I know that Dick's and Walmart do not carry the yellow Power Pro. Bass Pro and Cabelas do though.
"Ahhh, yes yes...who has time? Then again, if we never take time, then how can we ever have time?"
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Re: What size line?
[Re: Naggler]
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12/03/08 04:51 PM
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Mo
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Even the crappie experts disagree.  I am no expert but do have an opinion. ( which smells just like the experts) It all depends on the application. I do feel that hi-vis is the way to go , some days you will see more strikes than you feel. I use an 20lb braid for brushpiles because I got tired of losing so many jigs. I use 6 lb hi vis for most other apps. Two things about line size and jig size. # 1 you must maintain "feel" . the lighter the jig and the deeper the water , the lighter the line must be to feel what the jig is doing. # 2 fall rate. a 1/16 oz jig will fall faster on 4 lb test than 12 lb test. this is where line size can really make a big difference in catch rate. now sometimes the crappie want a slow fall and sometimes they like fast fall and sometimes it don't matter. My dad caught a ton of crappie on a flyline tied to a welding rod , so I don't think they are line shy. MO
Last edited by Mo; 12/03/08 04:53 PM.
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