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line color ???

Posted By: lamar44

line color ??? - 04/16/21 01:18 AM

what color line do you like to fish with ? that bright green and yellow stuff is good for these old eyes .
but i bet the gills can see it too.
Posted By: Vogey

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 01:51 AM

I use 4 lb test CLEAR fluorocarbon Stren fishing line...
Posted By: TomRom

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 02:11 AM

I have been using a Japanese sinking braid in 7 lb test. Its like a moss green. I can barely see it to tie the hook on.
Posted By: banker-always fishing

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 02:24 AM

Clear six pound test line! thumb
Posted By: jagg

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 05:28 AM

Im a big believer in low vis line! The darker green line is really what I have the most confidence in for what I do. It used to be Trilene XL 4lb and 6lb test low-vis green line (for my sunfish/panfish rigs) all the way. For the past few years I have switched to Berkley Nanofil with a Maxima Ultragreen leader tied to the business end. When I got back in to freshwater fishing again like 20 years ago I used Maxima Ultragreen mono but it's super hard to find in the stores. The leader you can mostly find anywhere that sells fly tackle.

One place that I have strayed from the low-vis green style is Bass Pro Shops Crappie Maxx crappie camo line. It is red, gold, gray and clear. its some really good line and right up there with the Trilene XL and some other limp lines for mono that I've used. The thing about fishing with monofilament and small ultralight reels like we do for our sunfish/panfish pursuits is that line with lots of memory and that isn't the limpest line out there, not only casts short, but you also get some bad wind knots in them as well. Putting the line on just so only and making sure you close the bail after the casts only helps but so much. The BPS Camo line is cheaper than most of its competitors and works just as well if not better. If you fish ultralight with ultra light jigs, spinner and other super light tackle, The Nanofil or other superfine is really the way to go. Its made specifically for spinning reels and can cast 1/32nd oz baits (and smaller) like a rocket when you have the equipment to do so. It also tends to cut through grass and vegetation with no problem when you have a nice fish on.Between the low-vis green Nanofil with Maxima Ultragreen leader on and BPS camo mono, Im set.
Posted By: larryvt

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 02:16 PM

6 lb, clear fluorocarbon. I also use a small Mr. Crappie reel. I like the reel because it has a larger diameter spool than other ultralights. Larger spool and the line comes off easier with less memory.
Posted By: Curt0407

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 02:44 PM

I also like the low vis green. 12 to 15 pound for bass and 4 to 6 for pan fish.
Posted By: Fly Fishing Scout

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 03:20 PM

I have a tendency to put a 8-10ft fluorocarbon leader on my line. I love fishing with Orange line because I can see it.
Posted By: Gitter Done

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 03:39 PM

Do not target sunfish. I use 12 pound clear fluorocarbon line.
Posted By: Flags

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 05:53 PM

2 or 4 lb clear. I ilke Stren and Trilene.
Posted By: Dfitz

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 06:09 PM

I use 6-8lb P-Line floroclear, haven't noticed a difference in amount of bites with the 2 colors they offer.
Posted By: BigJoeTx1212

Re: line color ??? - 04/16/21 06:12 PM

Trilene XT green 4lb because I can see it. Also orange for the same reason.
Posted By: doctorxring

Re: line color ??? - 04/17/21 12:25 AM


I like to use a High Vis main line with a fluorocarbon leader. I use 6 lb Nanofil in Clear Mist color, which is basically white. I tie on a 4 or 6 lb fluorocarbon leader to the Nanofil with a Double Uni Knot. Any High Vis line could be used here but I like the qualities of Nanofil.

I have found and confirmed to a 100% level that sunfish are Line Sensitive. Sometimes to a high degree. Sometimes less.
Posted By: lamar44

Re: line color ??? - 04/17/21 01:11 AM

how long a leader do you like to use ?
Posted By: doctorxring

Re: line color ??? - 04/17/21 01:59 AM


10 feet. I’ll tie on a new one once it gets down to 6 feet due to reties.
Posted By: Laker One

Re: line color ??? - 04/17/21 01:07 PM

4 Lb clear Trilene or Stren ! woot
Posted By: gar1970

Re: line color ??? - 04/17/21 03:06 PM

4lb mr.Crappie hi-viz for 1/80-1/32 jigs amd 8lb mr.Crappie hi-viz for 1/16-1/4 jigs. The few fish we catch dont seem to be botherd by the bright green line

Side note: we tie line directly to the jig
Posted By: Whistlebritches

Re: line color ??? - 04/21/21 03:41 PM

I like hi-viz, especially Suffix Superior in 30 lb.That being said my attached santee rig is on green Trident Big Game 60 lb shock leader.

On my slip float rigs I use 50 lb Power Pro braid with that same green Trilene BG leader.

All with good results I might add

Sorry I did not realize this was in the bluegill/sunfish forum.

I suppose I might add I do catch bluegill on clear mono,6 lb Trilene xl IIRC.They are my preferred slip float bait for flatheads.
Posted By: Gitter Done

Re: line color ??? - 04/21/21 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Whistlebritches
I like hi-viz, especially Suffix Superior in 30 lb.That being said my attached santee rig is on green Trident Big Game 60 lb shock leader.

On my slip float rigs I use 50 lb Power Pro braid with that same green Trilene BG leader.

All with good results I might add




Bet you catch some "Mighty BIG Fish" !
Posted By: Whistlebritches

Re: line color ??? - 04/21/21 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Gitter Done
Originally Posted by Whistlebritches
I like hi-viz, especially Suffix Superior in 30 lb.That being said my attached santee rig is on green Trident Big Game 60 lb shock leader.

On my slip float rigs I use 50 lb Power Pro braid with that same green Trilene BG leader.

All with good results I might add




Bet you catch some "Mighty BIG Fish" !


My bad... I am a catfisherman 90% of the time,that other 10% is slinging nets and bobber fishing for bait.I do catch my share of big blues in the 20-40lb range with an occasional 30 plus lb flathead
Posted By: lamar44

Re: line color ??? - 04/21/21 08:29 PM

Now, I do like to catch them whisker kitteys also.
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