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Originally Posted by scaledown62
I am not familiar with the brands of line that you mentioned...the bass pro product is doing fine for me so I have no reason to try any other, or add a leader. However, if I could see a benefit to changing, I would. I make jigs with #6/#8 fine wire hooks, and can usually pull off a snag with the two pound test, while straightening or bending the hook, then bending it back into place afterwards. This time of year, the small impoundments provide good fishing; they warm up faster and do not muddy up as much after a rain as the big lakes. If anyone knows of any watershed lakes/large ponds in close in to Nashville available to the public let us know - there are not too many that I'm aware of but I have a few that have been coughing up bluegill and crappie all winter long, and will be improving as water temps and sun elevation get higher.
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I would be interested in buying some of those jig heads if you have any for sale....preferably with a Shad Dart head at 1/64....but any head will do if you can pull off the hook using 2# test line. Here is why I have tried so many lines.....casting distance. Casting distance equates to more area fished on a cast thus more fish. Now some will disagree with that but fishing from the bank casting distance is everything. I have used the Bass Pro line you use. I can tell you that all things being equal that P Line CX Premium will outcast it and is much stronger....but P Line CX Premium in 2# test is fine as hair..and you better retie the lure after a couple of fish...and if it is a good size fish you better retie after just one fish...LOL. SOS fishing line is sold by Trout Magnet. It will also outcast the Bass Pro line..has great knot strength and if you buy it in bulk it is a huge bargain. NanoFil beats them all for casting distance...but is expensive...floats...which is not too good if you are waiting on a 1/64 ounce jig to sink....and after a few fishing trips you have to strip off quite a few feet of line as it does fray...but I have never lost a fish due to the fraying. You also must use a leader with NanoFil...even though one of their pro-staff says otherwise....but I am sure fish can see it. For now NanoFil is my line of choice...but like you I am open to anything that will make my fishing better. That is what is so good about the forum...good exchange of ideas and information.
Regards