What type of line should I buy for this rod reel combo?
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I do not know anything about fishing, but went to a Bass Pro Shop and got hooked up with this combo:
Bass Pro Rod XTR66MLS-2, 6 foot-6 inches length, Lure wt: 1/16-3/8 oz, Line wt: 4-10lb, Power:Med Lite, Action Fast.
Reel is: Pflueger President Spinning Reel, Line Capacity: yrd./lbs. 180/2 115/4 80/6, gear ratio: 5.2:1, weight: 7.7 oz, 9 ball bearings.
This is for my dad. He will go fishing in Yosemite, fishing brown, brook and rainbow trout.
I am confused with the type of line to get, especially the 2 lb, 4 lb, 6lb and 8 lb difference. Is a 4 lb monofilament Maxima Ultragreen okay? This one I saw at Sports Chalet. Forgot to ask the Bass Pro Shop guys 
Thanks.
What does a 4 lb test or a 20 lb test mean? If it says 4 lb on the box, does that mean a 4 lb test too, because I don’t see anything about “test”? I am sorry, I really don’t know anything about fishing lines. Just trying to get something thoughtful for my dad’s birthday. Thanks again 
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4lb or 6lb is perfect for most Trout fishing applications, (4lb Mono being the most frequently used due to price & “commonality”).
There are 3 different types of lines- Mono, Fluroucarbon and Braid.
Each has it’s pro’s and cons.
In my opinion, I’d spool his reel with a 4LB Fluruocarbon; not everyone likes Braid and Mono doesn’t have the same “invisibility” as Fluro.
However!
Fishermen can be very picky about their line. You may want to give him a gift certificate……that way he can get the line he is most comfortable with.
Hope this helps? I could have written a LONG answer about the different properties of each line, but line is truly a “preference” item, and therefore only your Dad can pick what is best for him.
I would go with an 8 lb. monofilament line. Why? Because monofilament is the standard for all fishing line. You just can’t go wrong with it, no one dislikes it. They’re other lines too, the two other major ones are fluorocarbon and braid.
I wouldn’t recommend braid for trout because of it’s horrible casting distance and the visibility factor. Florocarbon is INVISIBLE as it gets when talking about visibility. You would be safer buying a monofilament but, if he fishes highly pressured/clear water areas then fluorocarbon is the way to go.
LB. Test is the same as lb. No difference, it is confusing though. If it says 6 lb. test, it’s the same as 6 lb. line. Fishing is a very complicated sport when it comes to equipment and merchandise.
Here’s some good, easy casting monofilaments :
Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting – http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10206478____SearchResults?ordProd=Y&CMID=BOTTOM_selectitems#itemDetail
Bass Pro Mr. Crappie Line – http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_30081____SearchResults
Here’s a nice fluorocarbon
Trilene 100% Floro – http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96676____SearchResults
6 lb. line is perfect for any trout fishing area, and i hope your dad the best of luck chasing those trout!
Happy fishing.
I would get 4 pound mono. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...
this is a favorite of mine for trout crappie small bass and anything else . It is great casting very little memory and an all around great line. 4 pound test means it can pull in a 4 pounder. This will be great for what your father will be fishing for.
this is a great combo. I have two of my own and have been very happy with it and i have put this line on it and have been very happy with it.
Good LUCK!!! And your dad will be extremely happy.
I would say just use cheap line but that is a costly combo right there. I don’t have any combos that cost that much. Put Trilene or something on it. Like this http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_84436____SearchResults
You are a great daughter to get your dad a fishing outfit for his trip to Yosemite. Line rated for 4 lbs. will handle virtually any fish he encounters in Yosemite. It will also cast far and easy.. Actually; the 2 lb line will handle all the trout in Yosemite, but 4 lb test is easier to handle when tying clinch knots. I have taken 4 lb Brown trout on 2 lb test tapered leaders (Fly Rod) in Yellowstone Park and all that I needed to safely land them is a fly fisherman’s small net. You should go with him and fish with him. I taught my granddaughter to fly fish and to spin fish for trout at age 8 when we lived in Breckenridge, CO.
Now she has asked me to teach her son about fishing and outdoor life.
the 4lb maxima will be great, except just get it in the clear due to the clarity of the water at yellowstone. and most trout streams.
that outfit with 4lb should be able to handle any fish yellowstone can throw at him.