Fishing Rods

Hinsdale,
Fishing in Minnesota & California is different than here in Texas, but I've just spent an entire season trying new lines and new rods, and you are right!!! The helium rods with any line are sensitive. The first time I cast my new helium, when the weight hit the bottom, I set the hook. What a difference!!! But back to line. I've tried several different flourocarbons and copolymers and I have to agree with sdesign, my favorite is p-line, and I'll never tie on Vanish again. I spooled all new Vanish and went to Sam Rayburn the next morning and lost probably my biggest bass ever and my biggest to date is 11-3!!! I also use the fireline, and the noise is irratating, but I've gooten use to it. After using spiderwire for so long, fireline is quite. I wish I had known about this forum sooner, I could have saved a lot of time and money, and maybe landed that fish. But luckily I got here before going through reels. After TDX debate, I've gotten some very sound advice, and some very nice reels. TDX, TDZ (2) Scorpion & castaic.

I use three lines for my fishing

Yo Zuri Hybrid-This copolymer/fluoro combo is super strong. I fished 2 complete tournament seasons by throwing nothing but 6lb and only broke it once. Great line and I'm looking forward to their new softer formula.

Sea King Ultra- This is a super line along the lines of Fireline. While not a true braid, it is a twisted nylon/micro Dyneema line that is super strong. I like it alot and switched to it when Power Pro started to fail me.

Fluoro- Although I hate to admit that I use any Berkley product, I love Vanish. I use it on my jig rods and it fills the bill nicely. Clarity, strength and did I mention strength?

Occassionally I will use Bagley's Super Silver Thread for my lighter fishing. Good stuff but not as good as the old formula.

I've never had luck with P-Line, knots break too easy and the line kinks like crazy. I respool often, and have had the best luck with 12lb big game. The only breakage problems I ever have are when I wait too long to respool, and have had a few backlashes on a reel. I use green Big Game, the clear seems to be prone to breakage. I've pulled crankbaits through lilly pads on Rayburn and other lakes with no problem, and had fish ball up in deep grass and still come to the boat. When I c-rig or pitch the big jig, it's 50lb Power Pro for me. I usually use a 20# flourocarbon leader on a c-rig (if its in thick grass)

I lost a lot of fish trying to find something better than Big Game. Various flavors of P-Line, Cajun red line, several flourocarbons. I always come back to Big Game...