Hi all Please help... In your experiences wi

[Kassie]

Hi all

Please help...

In your experiences with middle depth crankbaits, what line (referring to makes/brand, material (mono/fluoro) and size have you the most confidence?

Would you throw a deep diver on the same line?

I dont want to risk my crankbait collection with miserable line selection!

Much appreciated

 

[Zoompoep]

Depends on lots of factors heavier structure heavier line i almost always use floro , i differ from 10-12 lb for cranking if water is clear can go up to 8lb, if lots of structure 15 -17lb. When cranking you want a bid more distance and the thinner line helps with that so i will always go as light as possible.

 

[Kassie]

Thanks Zoom...

Throw some brand names at me...

What have you tried and liked?
What have you tried and hated?

 

[Nembwe]

kassie i have been fishing with 10lb floro most of the time for deep and medium divers let them dive deeper! and for my shallow cranks and rattle trap 12-14lb also floro. brands that you can use is the bass pro shop floro not bad and good value or the stren floro can't remember the name off hand,will have to go and have a look.one last thing are you fishing from a boat or the bank?

 

[Kassie]

Thanks for your buddy...

2 things.

1 - Fishing from a boat.

2 - More importantly - You've jacked my SABAA avatar! LOL!

 

[Nembwe]

hehehe it is awsome lol sometimes i really feel that way. jaa from a boat i would say under most conditions and the size fish we normally catch 10lb more than enough will go thicker if it is really heavy cover or biggggg fish. the stren line if i can remember came in a gold box. another thing the abrasion resistance on the floro is also better.

 

[Zoompoep]

Ive tried about everything i can get hold off i like Seaguar
but all is good stren /trilene/basspro shop all top quality line. if im not mistaken trilene is in golden boix stren black with yellow writting bass pro white Seaguar has an wide range havnt tried the real expensive but used the red one.

 

[cranky]

been using big game 10lb...for all cranking...from small shallow runners to deep 30 footers for many years...never had a problem...but i must add that i respool often...so the cost of the line doesnt kill my pocket.

 

[boepens]

Many variables bud. But 12pound is a good general size. I preferred mono for lipped cranks. Braid is great on lipless cranks or 17pound mono. Only used flouro on superclear lakes. What rod reel setups u using ? This will determine line class and make.

 

[Kassie]

I'll tell you why i asked the initial question.
I bought some Rovex monofilament. Rather cheap for a 600m roll. I was impressed by the manufacturers claim of 0.25mm diameter for 12lbs breaking strain.
Then i spooled up and went to try and snag the kreepy crawly. I was not impressed with the knot strength and then i considered the terrain where this cotton was going to be doing business.
I am not risking my expensive rapala and norman collection with that line.
So i spent a few extra bucks on some Gamma copolymer 12lbs and spooled up. 0.30mm for 12lbs.
Muuuuch more confidence. Lure wont dive as deep as the cotton Rovex but i will confidently wait for my crankbait to reappear every time i throw it out.
Tested my theory today. Very happy.

 

[Cpt. Hook]

Best line for cranking is Berkley Big Game 10lb

 

[Kassie]

I see that the Berkley Big Game 10lbs has an average diameter of 0.30mm.
The Gamma copolymer 12lbs I have opted for also has an average diameter of 0.30mm.

So theoretically, a crankbait should be able to dive to the same depth on both lines - all other things being equal...?

 

[Cpt. Hook]

Kassie wrote:

I see that the Berkley Big Game 10lbs has an average diameter of 0.30mm.
The Gamma copolymer 12lbs I have opted for also has an average diameter of 0.30mm.

So theoretically, a crankbait should be able to dive to the same depth on both lines - all other things being equal...?

There are other factors that also need to be considered, and abrasion resistance is very important as well as knot strengh and ability to take shock, which are good properties on the big game, all things being equal

 

[Kassie]

Abrasion resistance - Yes - I agree.
Not all lines are created equal.
One needs to take into account ones surroundings when fishing the crank - be it rocks, wood, grass, jetties etc and consider matching the line to the situation.

Knot strength, I believe, has a lot to do with the angler and his skill level at tying quality knots with proper care and patience.

Shock resistance can also surely be "managed" by selecting a softer action rod and dialing out the drag to offer more give in the line.