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Member Article Mono Vs Mono

Discussion in 'Fishing School, Learning, Tips, Tricks, Rigs, etc.' started by fishingfool, Jan 11, 2016.


  1. fishingfool

    fishingfool Lieutenant
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    Thought I'd get a thread started on the different kinds of mono. When I was running the charter and party boats, we used only Ande mono. I still think Ande makes some fine mono even though I've found another brand I think is the best ever. It's Sufix Seige. Softest mono I've ever used! Also one of the cheapest. They also make several varieties of mono plus braid. I spool my two river rods with the 8# Sufix Seige in smoke green color. I spool my one and only surf rod with 12# Sufix Seige. I just bought 3000 yards of 8# from Amazon.com for $45.55. That included shipping. I've tried other brands including Stren and Trilene but they are too stiff and wiry to suit me. A commercial pompano fisherman told me about the Sufix many years ago and I've used it since. When buying the line also look for the smallest diameter line. The diameter will be listed in thousandths on the label such as .011 or .012, etc. Another thing to look for is the ability to hold a good knot. After fishing a while, take a close look at your knots and see if they are still pulled tight.

    When I was mangrove fishing this past summer, I got broke off a few times while using 12# Sufix Seige on my mangrove rod. I bought a spool of 20# Stren. It would not stay on the spool! I tried the Zebco brand called Cajun Line and the same thing happened. So I went back to the 12# Sufix Seige. Walmart was carrying the Sufix but I see they dropped it. Dick's does carry it as well as Bass Pro.

    Let's hear some feedback on your favorite mono. We've already discussed braid a while back.

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    fishingfool, Jan 11, 2016
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  2. Srfrdave

    Srfrdave Buccaneer

    I would love to give my 2 cents but I don't use it. I only use braid and fluorocarbon leader.
     
    Srfrdave, Jan 11, 2016
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  3. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member


    Excellent post Bob I will definitely give Sufix Seige a try... I have been using braid for a few years on my inshore boat, but with my new Kayak I am now going to be using 12lb test and I want the cast to go as far as it can, and then line to be invisible to the inshore skinny water fish.
     
    Nautical Gator, Jan 11, 2016
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  4. gilman

    gilman Matey

    The only time use mono in the past ten years is for spec fishing. Well I actually use it every time I fish as backing for braid. My favorite mono is stren original in 6 or 8 lb in lo vis green. I also had a lot of the same issues with mono. The softer the better. I will have to give the Sufix Seige try.

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    gilman, Jan 11, 2016
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  5. Shrimp Gritter

    Shrimp Gritter Seaman

    Thanks Bob. That smoke green is nice color whether the fish are line sensitive or not. For most I use Power Pro or P-Line braid with or without mono or fluorocarbon leader. With that set up my reels work better even if some time passes before their use, no memory issues, and less re-spools. Of course keeping them stored indoors out of the sun. Certain light artificials and plugs requiring deeper presentations or fall rates puts the reel(s) w/mono on the deck. Great topic that everyone can share and benefit. WTG
     
    Shrimp Gritter, Jan 11, 2016
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  6. keep it reel

    keep it reel Lieutenant Commander

    I was heading out today to pick up some line for a couple of rods. I'll try the seige. 8 lb in the lake due to bigger bass and catfish or I'd just use the 6 lb like all my speck rods.
    Great post.
     
    keep it reel, Jan 12, 2016
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  7. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    I like 12 lb for the river and shinny for the Kayak
     
    Nautical Gator, Jan 12, 2016
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  8. George Anderson

    George Anderson Treasure Hunter

    I like Braid better than Mono..Smaller dia than Mono for the same lb test line. I use yellow so my tired eyes see the line better..I also like Stren for the fresh water brooks I fish back home, 2 to 4lb...
     
    George Anderson, Jan 12, 2016
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  9. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    in some conditions since the fish cannot see mono you will catch more fish specially in the skinny
     
    Nautical Gator, Jan 12, 2016
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  10. paleoman

    paleoman Petty Officer

    I only use Fluorocarbon. Berkley's Vanish.

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    paleoman, Jan 12, 2016
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  11. lobsterman

    lobsterman Seaman Recruit

    Used to use Ande in the 80's it was cheep and bass fishing a lot you respooled a lot. Seems they caught on That Ande was a good line and uped the price.
     
    lobsterman, Jan 12, 2016
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  12. Goggle Eye

    Goggle Eye Seaman Recruit

    Switched from Ande premium to Sufix Superior 15# and 30# inshore rods.
    And 20# Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon leader.
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    Puts 30# Redfish in the boat all day long. ;)

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    Goggle Eye, Feb 19, 2017
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  13. The Nasty Hooker

    The Nasty Hooker Swabbie

    For throwing topwater plugs I swear by 14lb Stren Monofilament line in clear/blue.

    These days I'm mostly using 20lb braid but I love using Trikfish leader...mono or flurocarbon doesn't matter.
     
    The Nasty Hooker, Feb 20, 2017
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