fishing line

[sasha]

Which is a good fishing line?? what weight do you use for larger fish. I would like to go for larger fish if the chance presents itself. 30-40lb maybe. Also just bass in the kelp. So some line that if it gets in the kelp i get a good chance of pulling on the line and maybe saving the hook and all. I know its not very specific Qs. I would like to minimize my learning curve and not throw away money. Never realy fished in the ocean so no idea what to expect.
Sasha

[DESTROYER]

When you say Bass in the kelp, it sounds like you are referring to Calicos. I fish 60lb Spectra with a 20lb top shot of flourocarbon connected with an Albright Knot. If you go straight mono, 20lb Ande, Big Game, Maxima, P-Line, Izorline, are all good lines. I hope this helps.

If your talking about WSB and YT, I always fish 40lb Big Game or Izorline.

TL-Matt

[sasha]

Thats just the info i wanted. I see alot of posts about spectra lines. What is exactly spectra?? What do you mean top shot??? How do you rig the lines for kelp fishing or when you fish for WSB.

Sasha

[bubblehide]

Spectra has several threads wrapped together, which increases the line strength exponentially. It also helps dramatically in cutting through kelp (there is somewhat of a technique to it). Floro carbon has the highest abrasion resistance and is suggested to be about invisible when in the water (it actually does not refract light) so it makes for great short topshots. You should spend some time in your local tackle store (better yet a few tackle stores) and discuss it with them at length.

[jbm]

To expand on bubble's information, while spectra is very good for its strength, ability to cut through kelp, resistance to line twist, small diameter and sensitivity, it is very visible under water and less abrasion resistant (think fish teeth) compared to other types of line. To keep the benefits of spectra but lose this downside, most people attach some flourocarbon fishing line to the terminal end of their spectra line. The exact length of this "topshot" line varies by personal preference, but it serves several purposes. One is to add some stretch to serve as a kind of shock absorber at the lure/bait end of the line, another is to make the line less visible to fish, and lastly to resist abrasion at the "business" end of your tackle.

There are 2 other downsides to spectra to be consider. It is very expensive compared to other types of fishing line. It also has very little stretch which makes it more likely to tangle on conventional reels (aka backlash or bird's nest).

If money is a major concern, I'd suggest you stick with high quality mono-filament line for the time being. At least until you get used to casting conventional gear and tying good knots.

[sasha]

WOW thats some good info right there. Thank you guys. When you look for reels for fish more then 15-20lb what do you look for??? What makes a good reel??? If you looked for one to start with what is a good brand.

Sasha

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by sasha

Which is a good fishing line??
Sasha

The one that's in the water!!

Sorry couldn't resist any longer.

Get out there and give us a report.

[sasha]

im in LA miracle mile area. but might go to the valley side and visit with family same time.
Old Rookie as soon as i get things going im going to put that line in the water and hope i would have the beginer luck and catch a big one too lol.. Im way behine now heck i dont even have fishing lic yet. So i just go out in the ocean and work some sweat and getting used to the kayak. Im actualy having fun just peddling it around in the ocean for now.

Sasha

[IB Fish"N"]

If i'm out i'm fishing. You can pick up a one day license.