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i’m gonna say about 8-12 lb test. i used to live in texas and bass fish all the time. so much fun!
Use fluorocarbon. I know it can be a pain. But so was the first baitcasting reel I bought. With fluorocarbon you can get away with a larger diameter because it is very low vis. Berkley Vanish or Bass Pro XPS Fluorocarbon IN 8-12LB area is good
l use 8lb maxima mono most commonly, but do use up to 14lb especially when fishing stick ups and other brushy/weedy spots. mostly 8 -10 with plastic worms, smaller topwaters and crankbaits. 12 on larger topwaters like zara spooks. my largest bass so far was over 13lb on 8lb test with a 4″ plastic worm.
for my all purpose rig i use 15# copolymar. i usually don’t do alot of finesse fishing but when i do i use 8 to 10#. i’d use 10# just in case you hook a lunker. and make sure your drag is adjusted right because i hooked a big one on 10#.. it broke off cause my drag was down tight. hope this helps!
With light tackle think I’d go with either 8 or 10 # test;)…< ' ( (( > <
i would use 10lb-50lb test braided line
I guide Trout and Bass in Portland, Oregon. Here is what I use.
I use 20LB braided Power Pro for my main line and 10LB fluorocarbon for my leader. Make sure you use a large barrel swivel to attach the lines. I tie the leader using a Triline knot, then use a palomar knot on the main line.
Check out how to tie the knots: http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com
8lb fluorocarbon would be about nice. Or if you want a fun challenge, try 4 – 6 pound test, as long as you won’t be fishing in heavy cover.