What is the best 8lbs fishing line to use on a baitcaster?
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I have a Bass Pro Shops Extreme and i cant find a good line that will give me full castability without backlashing. Trilene XL works well for a while then it gives me the same problems.
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Backlashing is part of the deal with baitcasters. You can have the worlds best line on it and still get backlashes. This is because of human error mainly. You need to adjust the reel by simply moving the magnetic brake switch. You’ll have to do this with every lure. WHy? because each lure weighs differently. The line should fall smoothly from the reel ( with lure tied on) and hit bottom when you press the dis-engage switch. When the lure hits bottom, the spool should stop spinning. Another thing could be that you are casting too hard…lighten up….you will find that the rod will load correctly and the lure will fly out smoother and more accurately. Also, you just may need to practice getting used to the reel…these are pretty decent reels for the price and if you have the super high speed one…your lure will come to the boat at blazing speeds….might poke an eye out. LOL.
All in all, it’s not the line that’s giving you the problems, it’s just human error when it comes to adjusting the tension on the spool and casting. Hope that helps you out. Good Luck fishing.
8lb aint much
Chimp dancer gave a good answer as to how to set up your baitcaster. Kudos.
As far as line goes you might want purchase a heavier line to use on your baitcaster. 12 pound test mono is the minimum size I like to use on those reels. Most of mine are filled with XT Trilene. For lines size 10 pound and smaller a spinning reel is far better at handling light line duties.
If you are trying to cast small lightweight lures (under 1/4oz) with a baitcaster on a bass rod you will likely run into backlashes with any line.
Have you tried using Berkley Big Game 15 pound test…it might just do the trick for you. Trilene® Big Game™ outperforms Ande and Maxima in key tensile and shock strength tests.
http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?k=59898&sk=47013&u=BG1
…it does have a lot to do with how the user is casting and adjusting your reel. Since that reel has a “cast control dial” (as they call it) you’ll need to take the time to learn how it works so that you can make adjustments to sufice for what lure you are throwing. The line itself is not what “causes” backlash. However, with that said, some lines are better suited for baitcasters than others and will make a difference in castability and line performance.
I don’t agree with the idea that 8lb is too light a line for baitcasters to handle with light lures. We cast 1/4 spoons on 8lb line to steelhead with a 9ft baitcast setup with no problem. You just have to know what you’re doing, that’s all. It does take a little to get used to, but it’s well worth it given the advantages to baitcasters over spinning reels. I fish mainly spinning reels, and in fact only own a few select baitcasters now. But I wouldn’t give them up because they are awesome at what they can give you.
I prefer Maxima Ultragreen (which runs on the thick side) because it’s a little stiffer and it doesn’t soften up on the reel like other lines do (Trilene, PLine CXX, etc.). It’s super strong and abrasion resistant. It will outperform Trilene hands down. Don’t get me wrong, Trilene is good, but it’s not great. I run at least 7 different types of line from 5 different makers on different setups for different species. It’s all come down to trial and error to find out what performs better when.
In MY opinion……..the “best” fishing line
is the subject of countless debates and there are probably as many opinions as there are different lines. The best line is the one that performs the way you want it to, each has it’s benefit and each has a drawback. Boil it all down and the best line is the one that lands the fish. I’ve got a lot of baitcasters and I’ll tell ya, 99 times out of a hundred I get a good toss, but Oh BABY that hundreth cast is the mother of all backlashes. I think it’s called fishin’. Tight Lines
I like Stren Easy Cast.
Try 10lb test instead to reduce backlash, also make sure your breaks are set as fully as possible on the reel, i found that by adding thicker grease to the reel it reduces the speed of the spool when you’re starting out, but just keep at it and practice when you can. Apply gentle pressure with your thumb not an instant stop to the spool.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=+baitcast+reel&search_type=
I have had really good luck with Berkley Iron Silk. I don’t know if they still make it though.
I use P-Line. Also when I put a new bait on my baitcaster I always test it by releasing the line and seeing how fast the lure drops to the water. If it drops to fast it will back lash, if it stops when it hits the water you probably have it right. And you have to “thumb” the line when you cast it to prevent it from backlashing when it hits the water when you cast. Practice …Practice..Practice!