Re: What test line to use??
you'll get better responses, but here's my take. in smaller, freshwater applications, your line is probably going to be rated heavier than the fish you will probably catch. you can use 8, 10, 12 lb line to go after small mouth bass, but you probably won't catch one that large.<br /><br />usually the same in saltwater, nearshore fishing. i use 25 lb test on my striper trolling rigs, with 40 or 50 lb leaders. while i could hook up to a monster, i usually catch things smaller.<br /><br />for heavy offshore applications, they will run 60-150 lb line, but can catch much heavier fish.<br /><br />in any case, it all comes down to your drag. my rule of thumb is setting the drag to be 1/3 the weight of the line. so if you are using 10 lb test, set your drag to 3 or 4 lbs to start. as you fight the fish, you may have to increase your setting, but you increase the chance of breaking the line.
