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Been using Pro Spec, Big Game, and Sufix Siege for kings. Anything better out there??
For braid I usually use Sufix 832 or Power Pro. Tried some Kastking braid last trip and was surprised how it held up and on small king and a Cow Ray. I only use braid because I like it when the fish gets near the pier pilings and I can pull him where I need.
In the boat I always use mono.
I like Momoi Hi-catch. It's limp and casts well, although not as abrasion resistant. Everything has trade-offs.
Momoi, Ande's, and old fashioned blue Stren have always been my go to's.
All-time favorite is Momoi, but I really like Bass Pro Excel mono from the pier also. It is a strong line that casts well and has decent abrasion resistance. Another plus is the cost; Excel is fairly cheap line and I like to change mono frequently.
I use 17lb berkley big game on my bigger reels and 12lb on my medium reels. I really like the big game mono, it's never failed me as long as my drag was set right.
I have tried it all and none work better for me than good ol stren
I bought MoiMoi Hi-Test at J&M in 15# and that stuff is really nice, although I did notice some abrasion issues after about an hour or so of casting. No worries...should be checking for that anyway. My friend is a salmon charter on Lake Michigan and he uses the 25# for his downrigger reels and for leadcore leaders.
For braid, there is no better braid I have found for strength and castability than Sufix Performance Braid. Not 832..that stuff is too stiff for my liking, but the original Performance Braid cannot be beaten.
For my king reel, I like the Momoi Diamond Illusion 16lbs.
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Grew up using Stren, still use it. I should mention, Stren was what was there when we bought line back in the day.
Berkley big game green
15lb 12lb and 10lb.
same here +1 on this Illusion 16lb mono. :)
For my king reel, I like the Momoi Diamond Illusion 16lbs.
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I like the original Sufix Tritanium, of course you have to order it from the UK, or at least I do. Surprisingly not too expensive including s/h.
Ditto on suffix tritanium. Still use a lot of that, and Academy in my neck of the woods carries it in 1/4 pound spools. I've also grown fond of yozuri hybrid clear. It's a floro-coated line that is super tough....no other way to say it. It only comes in 250 or 600 yard spools, so there is some waste possible filling up my larger reels, but I've gradually gone to a braid backing on them to alleviate that problem....wal-mart carries it and sometimes on the coast you can buy it there cheaper than anywhere. It seems to have a better shelf life on my reels that don't see the coast nearly enough. PS: I treat my lines and reels with the KVD line conditioner every day I'm fishing and on the day I load up to go and when I bring the stuff home.
+1 on the Momoi Hi-Catch. Casts well, holds up well, don't have to change it as often as I do other lines, low memory, and available in multiple colors. Great stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by frednic
Big Game is hard to beat, but I have moved over to ProSpec for most of my mono. Braid has all been switched to KastKing.
No intention to offend anyone, but...Kastking braid is rubbish. Seriously.
Been using kast king for a few years now with no complaints, their fortis braid is better than their original though. I've landed fish up to 90 lbs on it. Suffix titanium for mono where needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by drumbum
What about the KastKing Super Power?Quote:
Originally Posted by fordguy
I've not tried the super power, just bought a bunch of the fortis when it was on sale.