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What test line does eveyone use
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03/21/10 04:07 PM
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Duke57
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What do you all use if you are going for whites in deep water...say 25-30 feet.....do you change if you are going shallow for spawn fish in creeks
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: Duke57]
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03/21/10 04:20 PM
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Mo
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I use 15 lb on the lake because of the hybrids lurking about.
When I fished the Neches, I used 8 lb because of the small roadrunner I threw.
MO
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: Duke57]
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03/21/10 04:30 PM
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"Da" NITRO
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I use 12 lb mono line. I've landed big hybrids, giant carp and 30+ lb flatheads with it. The most important thing to do is constantly check for frays on the line from where the lure is tied on to about 24" up. Any little knicks or imperfections, greatly weaken the line, so take a minute to re-tie. It will save you the heartache of hooking into that 10+ lb hybrid, only to watch it swim off with your lure 
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: "Da" NITRO]
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03/21/10 04:44 PM
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BobC
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Like Nitro, I use 12 lb. line...Berkley Big Game. Also, like Nitro says, re-tie when any frays or rough places occur....and check your drag setting!
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
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03/21/10 04:51 PM
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BAMAboy
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I usually use 15lb on my baitcasters and 8lb berkley XT on my spinning reels.
http://www.johnnysguideservice.com/ �I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace, that two become a lawfirm, and that three or more become a congress.� John Adams
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: Duke57]
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03/21/10 04:51 PM
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Mr. Worm Wiggler
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What do you all use if you are going for whites in deep water...say 25-30 feet.....do you change if you are going shallow for spawn fish in creeks 4# For spawning sandies in creeks.
Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit  Lyle E-mail me at lylehps@verizon.net
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
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03/21/10 05:26 PM
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herefishyfishyfishy
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+1 the Berkley Big Game, toughest line out there. Minimum of 15# on the lake.
�Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime��Author unknown 
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: herefishyfishyfishy]
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03/21/10 05:51 PM
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Woj
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On the lake, #12 Berkley Big game, in the rivers and creeks, if it's stained (2 foot or less visibility) I use #8, if clear I use #6.
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: Woj]
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03/21/10 06:13 PM
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martyk8
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I use 12 lb Berkley Big Game for Hybrids on the lake and I check for frays and rough spots often and re-tie when needed.
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
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03/21/10 08:42 PM
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Captjohn
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All my Abu's get 15# Ande premium or Big Game. Both in clear. (whichever one I can find in 1 lb or bigger spool). Both lines seem to work well if you chech for damage, as stated above. I run 10# on the spinning reels. All my drags are set at three pounds and constantly checked. 1/3 line test. Good drag and fresh line will get the big un's to the net.
Draggin my way to infamy!!! USCG license# 900761 (retired)
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
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03/21/10 11:06 PM
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Mark C
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: Mark C]
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03/21/10 11:14 PM
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Slabman ‘180’
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12 or 15lb Big Game, unless I a slabbing then I use 4 lb, tends to give the baits more action, and I love being true sportsman and fighting the fish.
US Army Vet, Maker of “TNT 180 Slabs”
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
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03/21/10 11:42 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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15# BigGame Mainly also: 14# Cajun & up to 40# Spider or Camo Braid
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Re: What test line does eveyone use
[Re: Fish ZoMbiE]
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03/21/10 11:46 PM
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Ray Hubbard Guide- J.V.
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12 on baitcasters and 10 braid on spinning reels... tends to get less line twist 
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