Fishing line?

Catfishin 4 Life · 08-31-2006, 03:32 PM

I was just wondering if any cat men out there use P-line X-strength. I just recantly started useing it and it seems real tuff only used in the river once so far with only a few small fish. I have my rods spooled with 20lb test. I did get snagged up at Novato's secret spot and had toruble breaking it off it was some tuff line. So i geuss i answerd my own question then. But i was wondering if anyone has any down sides to the line i need to know about?

Thanks
Jeremey

CatCouple · 08-31-2006, 03:55 PM

Wish i could help with this one, Ive been using 50lb spider, but i would be willing to give this line a try!

-Bill

**Catfishsteve** · 08-31-2006, 04:09 PM

I've heard other guys talk about P-line and they like it.
Is it expensive, Jeremey? Where did you buy it?

OutdoorProf · 08-31-2006, 05:23 PM

I, too, have been using the 50lb Spiderwire. I've only heard of the P-Line...what is it and who makes it. What are the supposed advantages/disadvantages.

Deas

Catfishin 4 Life · 08-31-2006, 10:58 PM

P-line is the brand name the type i got was extra strength. The price was not to horrible i went to bass pro and got it for 14.99 for 20lb test 600 yard spool. They do have alot of diffrent colors the only color they had in the big spools at bass pro was gold though. So far i find no disadvatages i have not caught 2 big fish though since i got it just some small ones and got snagged a few times had to wrap my shirt in the line to break it. Memory was kinda iffy at first but once i got the line wet it wasnt to bad for being 20lb test. For a mono i would have to say so far in the little use i have got out of it it rates top on my list. I know Storm told me to get Stren bigcat but i couldnt find it and thats how i ended up getting this line. I hear stren big cat has horrible memory though i need to try it out and see for myself.

Jeremey

OutdoorProf · 09-01-2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfishin 4 Life

...The price was not to horrible i went to bass pro and got it for 14.99 for 20lb test 600 yard spool. Jeremey

That's a great price

. You got a ton of line for dirt cheap. That's spiderwire I use is more like $10.00 for 150 years (maybe more...it's been a while). Bo's PowerPro is like twice the price of Spiderwire.

You got a heck of a deal!

Deas

Catfishin 4 Life · 09-01-2006, 04:33 AM

Yeah it is a great price compared to braided lines but i was used to berkley big game witch i think was around 7 bucks for 650 yards

Jeremey

Storm · 09-01-2006, 08:46 AM

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I hear stren big cat has horrible memory

Stren Big Cat does not have horrible memory , not trying to call you a liar here but on the contrary it's not only one of the strongest lines you can find , it also doesn't knick up like Trilene and other lines while chasing big Cat ... I have caught many big Cat in the 40 to 50 lb class off Stren Big Cat in 20 lb ...

JLKESQ · 09-01-2006, 08:53 AM

IÃ¢Â€Â™ll stick with the Spiderwire in 50lb test. I had Trilene XL on the reels at the beginning of the season, and I probably wonÃ¢Â€Â™t go back to that stuff because it is high memory and some of the kinkiest stuff I have ever used.

IÃ¢Â€Â™ve got 3 of them re-spooled with the Spiderwire now, and thatÃ¢Â€Â™s how I intend to keep it Ã¢Â€Â“ I pulled EthanÃ¢Â€Â™s boat with both anchors down the other night trying to get a snag loose the stuff didnÃ¢Â€Â™t break, and I know there was more than 50lbs of tension on it.

JLK

jarredbehrendt · 09-01-2006, 08:53 AM

Ive used stren bigcat, wasnt bad. I didnt notice much line memory though it did have some. The worst that I have used was berkley, that crap was bad. Basically any mono that is malable will have less memory and ones that are stiff will have worse memory, once they get a bit of memory it stays.

Catfishin 4 Life · 09-01-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Storm

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I hear stren big cat has horrible memory

Stren Big Cat does not have horrible memory , not trying to call you a liar here but on the contrary it's not only one of the strongest lines you can find , it also doesn't knick up like Trilene and other lines while chasing big Cat ... I have caught many big Cat in the 40 to 50 lb class off Stren Big Cat in 20 lb ...

Storm like i said i have never used it or SEEN it any were. Just when i looked over post about line and went to BOC website and looked over there that was the only bad thing i heard about Stren big cat was it had bad memory i dont know if it does or not iv never seen the line and when i look it up on the web i cant find it anywere eitther

Jeremey

**Catfishsteve** · 09-01-2006, 09:54 AM

I don't think the Stren Big Cat line or the Berkley Big Game line has outrageous memory for mono. In heavier weights, they can be a little springy. When you first start fishing for the day, yeah, they are pretty coiled up, but as the day goes on, they lay out and behave better. Lot's of times I'll cast out with just a weight when I start out to stretch the line out and get it a little wet. Once mono absorbs some water, it usually behaves a lot better on the spool. When it's brand new, those lines are jumpy, especially on a spinning rig. But you learn to deal with it. They are tough, they knot well and they are easy to see. All fishing line is a balancing act of characteristics. I like braid for some of my other fishing, but it has it's own set of problems too, but it works great for what I use it for

Dustin · 09-01-2006, 09:55 AM

I just got power pro 40lb test a few weeks back due to some recommendations from the other site. I really like this line, it's the first experience that I've had with a braid, but this stuff is super thin and easy to tie knots with. I was using the Stren (or maybe berkley) Big Game line in 25lb, and I had a heck of a time tying knots with that it was so thick, and had pretty bad memory also....

Catfishin 4 Life · 09-01-2006, 10:02 AM

The size hooks i use are big enough were the 20lb test is easy to tie on.

If i had to choose a braided line it would be power pro thats what i got on my snggin pol works great for hullin in the spoonies.

Jeremey

Catfishin 4 Life · 09-02-2006, 01:56 AM

Have somthing to add about P-Line When i go out at first my first cast seems to have horrible memory but after it sets in the water for a few minutes it seems to be ok. Its just that first cast.

**Catfishsteve** · 09-02-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfishin 4 Life

Have somthing to add about P-Line When i go out at first my first cast seems to have horrible memory but after it sets in the water for a few minutes it seems to be ok. Its just that first cast.

That seems to be my experience with Big Game or Big Cat line too, Jermemey. Don't you ever sleep!!?

Catfishin 4 Life · 09-02-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfishsteve

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Originally Posted by Catfishin 4 Life

Have somthing to add about P-Line When i go out at first my first cast seems to have horrible memory but after it sets in the water for a few minutes it seems to be ok. Its just that first cast.

That seems to be my experience with Big Game or Big Cat line too, Jermemey. Don't you ever sleep!!?

No i think i have some kinda condition

. I really dont sleep that much if i do its sometime between 8am and 1pm. I love fishing and this forum and to much other stuff to waste my life sleeping

. Im not that tired to often and if i am the sound of my clicker uselly wakes me up.

Jeremey

cougarw · 09-02-2006, 09:00 PM

Life's too short to sleep:d .

CatCouple · 09-02-2006, 09:04 PM

Like ive always said "I will have plenty of time to sleep when im dead!!"

-Bill

Catfishin 4 Life · 09-02-2006, 09:04 PM

Yes it is.

09-01-2006, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
JLKESQ JLKESQ has no status. Emeritus Directors Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,460 Thanks: 8 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	IÃ¢Â€Â™ll stick with the Spiderwire in 50lb test. I had Trilene XL on the reels at the beginning of the season, and I probably wonÃ¢Â€Â™t go back to that stuff because it is high memory and some of the kinkiest stuff I have ever used. IÃ¢Â€Â™ve got 3 of them re-spooled with the Spiderwire now, and thatÃ¢Â€Â™s how I intend to keep it Ã¢Â€Â“ I pulled EthanÃ¢Â€Â™s boat with both anchors down the other night trying to get a snag loose the stuff didnÃ¢Â€Â™t break, and I know there was more than 50lbs of tension on it. JLK __________________ "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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jarredbehrendt jarredbehrendt is Dreaming of Paradise Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha, NE for now.... Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 2,470 Thanks: 594 Thanked 403 Times in 301 Posts Blog Entries: 68	Ive used stren bigcat, wasnt bad. I didnt notice much line memory though it did have some. The worst that I have used was berkley, that crap was bad. Basically any mono that is malable will have less memory and ones that are stiff will have worse memory, once they get a bit of memory it stays. __________________ Fish when you can...... Work when you have to.

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Dustin Dustin has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just got power pro 40lb test a few weeks back due to some recommendations from the other site. I really like this line, it's the first experience that I've had with a braid, but this stuff is super thin and easy to tie knots with. I was using the Stren (or maybe berkley) Big Game line in 25lb, and I had a heck of a time tying knots with that it was so thick, and had pretty bad memory also.... __________________ Procrastination - Hard work often pays off after time, but laziness always pays off now......

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08-31-2006, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Catfishin 4 Life Catfishin 4 Life is fishing tonight 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,075 Thanks: 100 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	I was just wondering if any cat men out there use P-line X-strength. I just recantly started useing it and it seems real tuff only used in the river once so far with only a few small fish. I have my rods spooled with 20lb test. I did get snagged up at Novato's secret spot and had toruble breaking it off it was some tuff line. So i geuss i answerd my own question then. But i was wondering if anyone has any down sides to the line i need to know about? Thanks Jeremey

08-31-2006, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
CatCouple CatCouple has no status. Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wish i could help with this one, Ive been using 50lb spider, but i would be willing to give this line a try! -Bill

08-31-2006, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Catfishsteve Catfishsteve is slippin' and slidin' ! Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 7,962 Thanks: 244 Thanked 633 Times in 201 Posts	I've heard other guys talk about P-line and they like it. Is it expensive, Jeremey? Where did you buy it?

08-31-2006, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
OutdoorProf OutdoorProf has no status. Emeritus Directors Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington, Nebraska Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Posts: 3,656 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	I, too, have been using the 50lb Spiderwire. I've only heard of the P-Line...what is it and who makes it. What are the supposed advantages/disadvantages. Deas

08-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Catfishin 4 Life Catfishin 4 Life is fishing tonight 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,075 Thanks: 100 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	P-line is the brand name the type i got was extra strength. The price was not to horrible i went to bass pro and got it for 14.99 for 20lb test 600 yard spool. They do have alot of diffrent colors the only color they had in the big spools at bass pro was gold though. So far i find no disadvatages i have not caught 2 big fish though since i got it just some small ones and got snagged a few times had to wrap my shirt in the line to break it. Memory was kinda iffy at first but once i got the line wet it wasnt to bad for being 20lb test. For a mono i would have to say so far in the little use i have got out of it it rates top on my list. I know Storm told me to get Stren bigcat but i couldnt find it and thats how i ended up getting this line. I hear stren big cat has horrible memory though i need to try it out and see for myself. Jeremey

09-01-2006, 04:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Catfishin 4 Life Catfishin 4 Life is fishing tonight 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,075 Thanks: 100 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Yeah it is a great price compared to braided lines but i was used to berkley big game witch i think was around 7 bucks for 650 yards Jeremey

09-01-2006, 09:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Catfishsteve Catfishsteve is slippin' and slidin' ! Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 7,962 Thanks: 244 Thanked 633 Times in 201 Posts	I don't think the Stren Big Cat line or the Berkley Big Game line has outrageous memory for mono. In heavier weights, they can be a little springy. When you first start fishing for the day, yeah, they are pretty coiled up, but as the day goes on, they lay out and behave better. Lot's of times I'll cast out with just a weight when I start out to stretch the line out and get it a little wet. Once mono absorbs some water, it usually behaves a lot better on the spool. When it's brand new, those lines are jumpy, especially on a spinning rig. But you learn to deal with it. They are tough, they knot well and they are easy to see. All fishing line is a balancing act of characteristics. I like braid for some of my other fishing, but it has it's own set of problems too, but it works great for what I use it for

09-01-2006, 10:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Catfishin 4 Life Catfishin 4 Life is fishing tonight 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,075 Thanks: 100 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	The size hooks i use are big enough were the 20lb test is easy to tie on. If i had to choose a braided line it would be power pro thats what i got on my snggin pol works great for hullin in the spoonies. Jeremey

09-02-2006, 01:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Catfishin 4 Life Catfishin 4 Life is fishing tonight 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,075 Thanks: 100 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Have somthing to add about P-Line When i go out at first my first cast seems to have horrible memory but after it sets in the water for a few minutes it seems to be ok. Its just that first cast.

09-02-2006, 09:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
cougarw cougarw is wondering what to do next. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the wild Posts: 2,205 Thanks: 161 Thanked 204 Times in 133 Posts	Life's too short to sleep:d .

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CatCouple CatCouple has no status. Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Like ive always said "I will have plenty of time to sleep when im dead!!" -Bill

09-02-2006, 09:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Catfishin 4 Life Catfishin 4 Life is fishing tonight 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,075 Thanks: 100 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Yes it is.