Fishing Line for inshore/salt water fishing

Just switch to 40 lb Spider Fluoro Sinking Braid, so far so good (sink faster)!
30lb mono (~15') top shot & 40lb fluoro leader below swivel  cuz I use dropper loop knot for shrimp fly (lose ~50% of line strength)

30lb braid prefer suffix 832 with 25lb fluoro carbon leader. Palomar knot to a barrel swivel... Use a split ring pliers for attaching jig n lures. Started using this knot to connecting braid to mono/fluoro(but do all the twisting with braid n the U as the mono/fluoro )

Started using this knot to connecting braid to mono/fluoro(but do all the twisting with braid n the U as the mono/fluoro )

That's the regular Albright knot. I use it for attaching braid to mono backing. You could also try the improved Albright or slim beauty knot for added strength

I'm surprised how high people go on their mono topshots.  I might try 40lb if I was fishing for PacButts.  25-30# mono is my go to for pretty much all rockfishing, halibut, and wsb.  For salmon i'd go lower still, because I use a much more limber rod, I can get away with 15lb.  And yet still some people like to use only 8lb for them.  As far as spectra, 30# to me is the sweet spot.  I've not tried sinking versions, but that might be worth a shot.  Thinner will drop faster, and have less drag in the water.  The braid will make your stiff rod feel sensitive to the bottom.  The top shot will make breaking off easier, and add some abrasion resistance.  Started out with Uni-Uni, but now use an Alberto Knot (mod. Albright).  But I cant tie the Alberto OTW, so I use the Uni/Uni if I have to re-tie it while fishing.

I'm surprised how high people go on their mono topshots.  I might try 40lb if I was fishing for PacButts.  25-30# mono is my go to for pretty much all rockfishing, halibut, and wsb.  For salmon i'd go lower still, because I use a much more limber rod, I can get away with 15lb.  And yet still some people like to use only 8lb for them.  As far as spectra, 30# to me is the sweet spot.  I've not tried sinking versions, but that might be worth a shot.  Thinner will drop faster, and have less drag in the water.  The braid will make your stiff rod feel sensitive to the bottom.  The top shot will make breaking off easier, and add some abrasion resistance.  Started out with Uni-Uni, but now use an Alberto Knot (mod. Albright).  But I cant tie the Alberto OTW, so I use the Uni/Uni if I have to re-tie it while fishing.

^all of this is my preferred rigging as well. Nicely said Al!

I'm surprised how high people go on their mono topshots.  I might try 40lb if I was fishing for PacButts.  25-30# mono is my go to for pretty much all rockfishing, halibut, and wsb.  For salmon i'd go lower still, because I use a much more limber rod, I can get away with 15lb.  And yet still some people like to use only 8lb for them.  As far as spectra, 30# to me is the sweet spot.  I've not tried sinking versions, but that might be worth a shot.  Thinner will drop faster, and have less drag in the water.  The braid will make your stiff rod feel sensitive to the bottom.  The top shot will make breaking off easier, and add some abrasion resistance.  Started out with Uni-Uni, but now use an Alberto Knot (mod. Albright).  But I cant tie the Alberto OTW, so I use the Uni/Uni if I have to re-tie it while fishing.

my rod is not stiff. As I got older I went limber on my rod.but I still use 50 braid but as far as leader I dont go heavier than 30.I use 30 just for the abrasion resistance. Otherwise I only use 25

Many people mention using power pro braid.  There are 2 different versions.

regular power pro and power pro slick 8..

spend a few more dollars and get the slick 8.   

I have regular power pro on my surf pole.  At one point I kept loosing my rig on cast. After loosing 3 rigs on cast I looked at my rod tip guide.  It ate through a part of my ceramic guide and kept cutting the line.   This was 80lb braid.  I have the slick 8 on my jigging pole and it is definitely less abrasive on the guides.

Many people mention using power pro braid.  There are 2 different versions.

regular power pro and power pro slick 8..

spend a few more dollars and get the slick 8.   

I have regular power pro on my surf pole.  At one point I kept loosing my rig on cast. After loosing 3 rigs on cast I looked at my rod tip guide.  It ate through a part of my ceramic guide and kept cutting the line.   This was 80lb braid.  I have the slick 8 on my jigging pole and it is definitely less abrasive on the guides.

it ate away at your guide cause you have a bad guide.contrary to popular belief braid doesn't cut guides that are still good.guides with imperfections or are cracked even hair line cracks just enough for the braid to catch it, it'll tear it apart.on the other hand the slick 8 digs into casting reels.the're great on spinning setups but not really ideal for baitcaster.I've been using the regular powerpro never had it dig into a guide yet.

Apparantly there's two sides to every story. 

I just put Power Pro slick 8 on a bait casting reel two days ago.  Please more detail about how this line "digs" into casting reels.  Do I need to trash the line and go back to regular Power Pro?

Im just going from what I experienced.  Dont have to take my word for it..   

Apparantly there's two sides to every story. 

I just put Power Pro slick 8 on a bait casting reel two days ago.  Please more detail about how this line "digs" into casting reels.  Do I need to trash the line and go back to regular Power Pro?

no I say try it out since you have it already. One person's experience might differ from another. What I had with it was with good strong cast with a decent lure the line does dig a little. But I lure fish alot and dont bait fish with it so id use it.if it gets bad then change it out

P-Line CXX is all you need for any kind of fishing. I go for the Moss Green color, since most of the waters I fish are... moss green.

20-30 lb for saltwater

4-15 lb for freshwater

Apparantly there's two sides to every story. 

I just put Power Pro slick 8 on a bait casting reel two days ago.  Please more detail about how this line "digs" into casting reels.  Do I need to trash the line and go back to regular Power Pro?

Braided line will cut grooves into the spools of cheaper reels if you tie direct because it's got a much thinner diameter but higher strength than mono, which cheaper reels are made for. using a mono backing should solve this. thinner diameter braid will also dig "into" itself if you get snagged or hook a big fish. this makes it harder to make the next few casts. Plus, if you use a spinning reel, the thin line will cut your finger when casting heavy lures. That's why people go no lower than #30 for main line usually.

Braided line will cut grooves into the spools of cheaper reels because it's got a much thinner diameter but higher strength than mono, which cheaper reels are made for. thinner diameter braid will also dig "into" itself if you get snagged or hook a big fish. this makes it harder to make the next few casts. Plus, if you use a spinning reel, the thin line will cut your finger when casting heavy lures. That's why people go no lower than #30 for main line usually.

I followed the directions and applied industrial strength electrical tape (the stuff BMW uses on its motorcycles) to the spool before spooling on the line.  It does dig into the tape, but never noticed any wear marks on the spool itself.  I'll have to keep an eye or two on the guides.  Last year I mainly used Berkley Vanish 17# fluoro for RCG/ling fishing.  This year I'm trying 30# Power Pro slick 8 with a 6ft leader of the 17# fluorocarbon. 

Braided line will cut grooves into the spools of cheaper reels because it's got a much thinner diameter but higher strength than mono, which cheaper reels are made for. thinner diameter braid will also dig "into" itself if you get snagged or hook a big fish. this makes it harder to make the next few casts. Plus, if you use a spinning reel, the thin line will cut your finger when casting heavy lures. That's why people go no lower than #30 for main line usually.

I followed the directions and applied industrial strength electrical tape (the stuff BMW uses on its motorcycles) to the spool before spooling on the line.  It does dig into the tape, but never noticed any wear marks on the spool itself.  I'll have to keep an eye or two on the guides.  Last year I mainly used Berkley Vanish 17# fluoro for RCG/ling fishing.  This year I'm trying 30# Power Pro slick 8 with a 6ft leader of the 17# fluorocarbon.

wow you use 17# line for a leader.I usually dont go lower than 25#.but the average weight I drop is 3oz