saltwater spinning rig line suggestions?

I have added a saltwater spinning rig to the quiver in the shed. Specs are a Penn skirted spinning reel on a 7' ugly stik medium/heavy rod 12-25lb. I'll be using this rig for primarily live bait, but will undoubtedly also try some light plastics on it.

It's been forever since I used spinning gear on the salt. Back in the day I used Stren 17lb but I found the abrasion resistance was terrible. I've heard some use braid on their spinning rigs but that runs contrary to what I used to know ('course back then "braid" meant dacron and we only used it to fish for dinosaurs )

Anyone have a fav saltwater spinning line? I'll likely use 20lb test.

i always use braid...40# mono equivalent.  watch your fingers, but you can cast a MILE

I pretty much only use spinning tackle (just was raised that way and old habits die hard), and have had zero problems with braid.

I use green PowerPro that I get from Mark and Julia over at Angler's Choice...I use 30lb (think it has thickness of 8lb mono), but 20 lb would be just fine...a topshot of some mono will make it easier to break off snags....

This is my secret weapon to pop lures off the bottom or break the line without stressing the spinning rod or my hands too much.

http://www.alltackle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=DBMBRD1

Good luck Sean!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Jim i dont think you have to worry about stressing your vice grip hands id be more worried about crushing the butt end of your fishing rod.

I've been using the same 20# green Power Pro for a couple years now, (not allot of use) on a medium wt spinning outfit, works great and I've not experienced any abrasion problems except once and I don't think it was rig related. 

Jim, I grew up on spinning gear too, but since all the guys in the popular magazines were using conventional/barrel rig casting setups I made myself learn to fish them when I was about 12.

Perfect, thank guys! I have been using 30lb powerpro with a 30lb mono or flouro topshot/leader of 10-12 feet on my 2 main jigging rigs, so maybe I'll go the same route with the spinning rig since I have some unused line in the shed.

The braid is a great moneysaver in terms of longevity. When it gets faded i just switch it around and can get another 3 years out of it without the memory tangles from the mono. I don't remember the last  time I bought braid ti was that long ago!

Like others, I've used Power Pro without any trouble. But if you do choose mono, I'm a fan of Maxima's fishing line. In fact, for live bait fishing I'd probably spool up with 30lb Sufix Braid and add about 6' of Maxima Ultragreen 15lb or Maxima Flouro 15lb for reduced visibility.

I use 20 or 30 pound braid.  One thing to keep in mind is that you have to make sure your first few cranks after casting go on tight.  If not, you will end up with a birds nest of epic proportions.  That is the only disadvantage over mono, but that is the only one.

The braid is a great moneysaver in terms of longevity. When it gets faded i just switch it around and can get another 3 years out of it without the memory tangles from the mono. I don't remember the last  time I bought braid ti was that long ago!

i thought i was the only cheap a@@ guy that did that!  Glad to know i have good company.

The braid is a great moneysaver in terms of longevity. When it gets faded i just switch it around and can get another 3 years out of it without the memory tangles from the mono. I don't remember the last  time I bought braid ti was that long ago!

i thought i was the only cheap a@@ guy that did that!  Glad to know i have good company.

Hey-ya gotta be wily to make it these days!

I like spinners as secondary setups otw and have 2 loaded with 80lb and 50lb spectra. The 80lb was meant for RF from shore but I'm using it more for beach crab snaring.  A little bit off topic - the 50lb line has a shock leader since I'm throwing 6-9 ounces and have had the line break. Instead of wrapping the finger, I use a mechanics glove with a leather tip for safety.

And I've tried the reverse spectra technique too! lol

apparently NCKA is home to more cheap a$$ folks than is the norm 

apparently NCKA is home to more cheap a$$ folks than is the norm 

well yeah, otherwise we'd all be in powerboats

seriously, "cheap" is when you'd take the old spectra and then use it to stitch up your torn carhartt work jeans, then use the rest to tie up the tops of your cucumber trellis pyramids.......

apparently NCKA is home to more cheap a$$ folks than is the norm 

well yeah, otherwise we'd all be in powerboats

seriously, "cheap" is when you'd take the old spectra and then use it to stitch up your torn carhartt work jeans, then use the rest to tie up the tops of your cucumber trellis pyramids.......

I prefer the term - resourceful 

I use Diawa Samurai braid 30# on both my conventional and spinning rigs. The diameter is that of 6lb mono and is very smooth compared to other lines, you can cast a mile and depending on the type of guides on your rod won't be noisy as heck.

Pros - if you spool all your rods with the same line you can buy bulk and save a little.

Con - Samurai braid is costly compared to other braids.

If you decide to go mono, check out Moimo Diamond mono.