[fishfinder]

I havent done much bass fishing in my life but now that Ill have a Kayak to do some I guess Ill surely want to do some and set up a pole for it. What size line do you guys recommend. Also, what are some good stuff to throw out in what sizes? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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[slim2043]

It really depends on what you're throwing and what techniques you're using. Cranks and spinners some kind of mono (size depends)
worms jigs etc I like fluoro or copolymer ( I like to use 15 lb test normally but I put 30lb on my flipping stick)
Heavy cover 65lb power pro.

When I take my kayak out this year I'll have a 6'6 medium moderate rod for cranks and spinners w 17lb mono and a 6'6 MH XF rod w 15lb pline copolymer for jigs and worms. If you plan on doing more finesse fishing I'd recommend a M or ML rod w 6-8 lb fluoro

Hope this helps
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[fishinschmoe]

yep. depends what you are throwin... I light light action, so I use 8lb for crankbaits, and in-line spinners, 12-17 on my spinner bait set up, and anywhere between 20-40 lb on my flippin stick, especially if Im flipping in schmootz.

[SeaDog1]

Yoorah!

Finally someone after my own heart using line that gives Bass a fighting chance.

Not 30-70 lb. braid and yanking that poor 1-4 lb. Bass and not hydroplaning it out of the water!

Only those after T money use those type lines!

Give the Bass a sporting chance!

SeaDog1

[steven1smith]

Hey seadog,

I use 30lb braid and I'm not after T money
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[PECo]

You can fish with two pound test mono for bass if you want, Stephen. Increased mortality from broken off tackle might excite you, but not I. "Fighting chance"? Yeah, right.

fishfinder - I use spinning tackle. I, too, like PowerPro braid for fishing heavy cover or any lure that requires a strong hookset. I've started using P-Line Fluoro for crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits. Berkley Nanofil is good for long distance casting of search lures like small spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, but it doesn't have much shock resistance, so no strong hooksets unless you have an extra soft rod. I HATE mono. It's like fishing with a rubber band.
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[SeaDog1]

[PECo]

You're a hapless, er, hopeless romantic, Stephen. It's a wonder that you're not a fly fisherman.
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[SeaDog1]

Oh Phil!

You've forgotten! -> "I am a Fly Fisherman (Have been since I was a Teen)" + I even have my own fly tying roll-top desk stuffed with tons of flytying material.
Even fly fish saltwater sometimes! (Mahi-Mahi on a flyrod is a wild experience )

Remember I told you I was suppose to go to New Zealand 3 years ago, but that that scientific expedition got canceled -> Was suppose to fly fish the North island with a friend of mine for sea-run Browns!

Localy the 2 places you can most likely find me is West Hill Pond for Kokanees and the Farmington River for Trout.
Oh! And Shad on the Ct. River when they're running. (Poor Man's Salmon -> Fun on a Fly Rod )
All depends upon the mood I'm in!

SeaDog1

[bdiggy]

I've got 2 rigs set up with 30lb Stren sonicbraid for this season. ML St. Croix Triumph with a Quantum Smoke 30 reel, and a M Shimano Simitar with a Shimano Symetre 4000. Then to run live baits and the Alabama rig, I have 50 lb Stren sonicbraid with a new MH Cabela's Mag Touch with my old Quantum Bluerunner 50. I'm not going to light line my gear to lose $9 on a 2 lb bass. Just not going to happen. Mono is crap. You let it sit for a season and you end up with a coiled mess next year. Braid doesn't have all that crappy memory to deal with, and you can feel everything so much better with it.

[fishfinder]

Thanks for all your input guys. It helps me make a better informed decision!
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[Ryanmalloy44]

Mono 100% is not crap. You'd be suprised in how many fish you probably haven't caught fishing braid all year for everything.

Break it down barney style for you. Early in the year use a lighter line as the fish are more sluggish and you need as much sensitivity to feel the bite. Mono or Flouro is to each is own. I personally haven't found a Flouro that works for me but I know a lot of guys that swear by it.

Most of these guys have hit the nail on the head with the correct weight to bait ratio's. All finesse I will fish 4-8lb mono for a majority of the year. If i'm using a jig in the warmer months i'll use 16lb flouro as much as I hate to.

Top water and flipping a in heavy cover I find 50lb braid is a happy median to accomplish both as I don't bring 18 rod and reel combo's on my kayak.

I have two rod holders on my kayak so I find one casting reel set up with 50 pound braid works great. The other set up i'll use 8-10lb mono for finesse set ups.

[bdiggy]

Alright, "crap" may have been taking it to far, but the castability and longevity of braid in comparison will keep me from ever returning. 98% of my fishing year is done with heavy spinners as well though, so I may be slightly biased All of my setups also have an 18" flourocarbon leader. It increased the catch rate dramatically with the "invisible" lead off the lure, and the flouro doesn't get caught in the spinner split rings like the braid alone has done many times over.

[Ryanmalloy44]

Now this makes more sense

[perfect hook set]

i think it depends on how many reals you have
AND
what lures / bait you are throwing

rod length also goes along with what youre throwing

I usually end up using 10 - 12llb line
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