Thread: Favorite brands of line
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01-12-2017, 09:07 AM #11
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01-12-2017, 09:16 AM #12
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I find braid works well for me on some of my jigging setups, I have a large draw in old dresser that I use for tackle storage full of mono that I've tried over time, Some I liked more for certain applications then others, I've come to like Momoi brand and Berkley Chrome the most.
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01-12-2017, 09:29 AM #13
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Momoi Hi-Catch for me has very little memory and about twice the breaking strength of the line rating. I used to use Berkley Big Game like a lot of other people but it seemed after awhile the line would start keeping memory too bad.
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01-12-2017, 09:38 AM #14
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What Tato said about the Momoi. It has very low memory and tests waaay above its rating and is the correct diameter for its line rating. It's a little more expensive, but is a terrific value. J&M Tackle is the best source---they will spool it on for you or sell it by the spool.
For the absolute best lack of memory, get Diamond Illusion. Also J&M.
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01-12-2017, 09:50 AM #15
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01-12-2017, 07:02 PM #17
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For braid, I like Power Pro Super Slik. Expensive, though. I use it for casting lures. For bubble rigs, where the sharks are liable to eat some of your line, I use regular old Power Pro. I like a Hi Viz line in mono and braid so I and others can see my line for fewer tangles, I hope.
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01-12-2017, 11:18 PM #18
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Another thing I like to do is back the line in braid. You get more yardage from braid and then tieing it to mono to be pier friendly.
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01-13-2017, 11:19 AM #19
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I have been using Ande premium clear the last few years and it is low memory, strong and durable. I also spray mono (and my reels) with Real Magic which limits water absorption and memory. If there is a down side it may make clear mono more reflective and more visible to sheepshead and specs.
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01-13-2017, 12:13 PM #20
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I really like Berkely's ProSpec in mono. Been using it for about 3 years, No problems and love it. They make it in Braid but haven't tried it.
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