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    Mono Fishing Line Question

    Been using Pro Spec, Big Game, and Sufix Siege for kings. Anything better out there??

    For braid I usually use Sufix 832 or Power Pro. Tried some Kastking braid last trip and was surprised how it held up and on small king and a Cow Ray. I only use braid because I like it when the fish gets near the pier pilings and I can pull him where I need.

    In the boat I always use mono.

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    I like Momoi Hi-catch. It's limp and casts well, although not as abrasion resistant. Everything has trade-offs.
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    Momoi, Ande's, and old fashioned blue Stren have always been my go to's.
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    All-time favorite is Momoi, but I really like Bass Pro Excel mono from the pier also. It is a strong line that casts well and has decent abrasion resistance. Another plus is the cost; Excel is fairly cheap line and I like to change mono frequently.
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    I use 17lb berkley big game on my bigger reels and 12lb on my medium reels. I really like the big game mono, it's never failed me as long as my drag was set right.
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    I have tried it all and none work better for me than good ol stren
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    I bought MoiMoi Hi-Test at J&M in 15# and that stuff is really nice, although I did notice some abrasion issues after about an hour or so of casting. No worries...should be checking for that anyway. My friend is a salmon charter on Lake Michigan and he uses the 25# for his downrigger reels and for leadcore leaders.

    For braid, there is no better braid I have found for strength and castability than Sufix Performance Braid. Not 832..that stuff is too stiff for my liking, but the original Performance Braid cannot be beaten.

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    For my king reel, I like the Momoi Diamond Illusion 16lbs.

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    Grew up using Stren, still use it. I should mention, Stren was what was there when we bought line back in the day.
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    Berkley big game green
    15lb 12lb and 10lb.
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