line size

[daveycrocket]

What # test line should I spool up for freshwater? I've had friends tell me that
I should use at least 20# for salmon. Right now I have 1 spool w/6# mono and 1 spool w/20# super braid. Will those get the job done for what I may encounter. One guy said that I should use 50# to go after kings or silvers, but that seems like overkill and must be pretty hard to cast. Also, what size tippet should I use on fly outfit, mostly for rainbows & dollies.

 

[Water_Gremlin]

50 # TEST WOW! Just imagine catching a snag, theres no way you would break that line.

For Kings I prefer a good 25# test line. For Silvers I will go with a 10-15# line.

Maxima Cameleon is my personal fav.

 

[AkHunter45]

Lines

Lines

YIKES!!! WaterGremlin is right, you'll have a heck of time breaking loose from snags. I would never use the braided line in freshwater, mono all the way and once again I agree with WG, Maixma Chameleon is some good stuff. 20lb test for reds and silvers, 40 for kings is what I use.

 

[Water_Gremlin]

The smaller the line the farther you will be able to cast. Thats why I use 10-15# for smaller salmon. Some times you have to reach out a good distance to grab one.