What pound test line for lipless baits on the delta?

triple trout · Post by **triple trout** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:17 pm

Thanks in advance!! I was wanting to know what lb. test you delta rats use to throw lipless baits? and is cuda suitable? If not what?

just wanted to get back to fishing subjects. I know we went over this last week but I want to kow about lipless baits 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz. I use a Lami fiberglass rod if this makes a difference. feel free to email or pm me.

Burke · Post by **Burke** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:36 pm

On my lamiglass XCF665s and XCF705s rods, I use 15lb floroclear made by P-Line for my lipless baits.

If you're a casual fisherman, I think that you need to determine how much you are willing pay for the line when it comes to selecting a line. You'll get a lot of opinions about the brand and/or type of line to use on this site, but do you want to pay $8-$10 for a 300 yard spool or $15-$20 for a 125 yard spool?

Like all of the fishing gear that you buy, what you can afford will probably drive your decision.

Fishin' Dave · Post by **Fishin' Dave** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:46 pm

It depends on what you are doing with the bait, and the size.

Ripping through weeds: Spider wire or 20lb floro. You need low/no-streach

Open water, weed lines, and rip rap: 12-15 lb p-line or big game. I like the streatch factor with trebble hooks. That is one school, another is to stick with the braid and hammer the fish.

1/4 oz - 8-12
1/2 oz - 12-17
3/4 oz - 15-20
1 oz and up - FOR GOODNESS SAKES DON'T USE LESS THAN 20LB TEST!

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:31 pm

I use anywhere from 12 - 15lb Fluorocarbon with my current favorite being 14lb Sunline Shooter FC when running Lucky Craft LV500Max's.

MrSkeeter · Post by **MrSkeeter** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:45 am

For the delta (and Clear Lake), I've been strictly using 15# fluorocarbon. I use the Cabelas Proline Fluorocarbon ($25 for a 1/4 pound spool) and it's been holding up very well. Similar to Seaguar, but I think a bit tougher and perhaps a bit more wirey. Up to 15#'s has been fine. I've not tried heavier than that.

http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates ... &noImage=0

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:03 am

Mr. Skeeter is right. Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops flouro is the way to go.

crawdaddy · Post by **crawdaddy** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:26 am

30lb braid. Rips through the weeds with ease, and can handle them pesky stripers should you hang one. Someone above said "if you are rippin through the weeds" I would say if you are not in the weeds you are not going to be getting the quality fish so forget the flouro you are cranking these things fast any way. During our last tournament my fishing partner was releasing a fish he had caught on his rattletrap with braid and the lure was in the water about 1 foot down and another fish grabbed it. The water was pretty clear too. Delta fish are not line shy, they never have been and they never will be.

SABP · Post by **SABP** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:30 am

30 -50 lb Power Pro - for braid

15 lb big game green - for mono

The braid will last all year and the big game is solid as they come. Try it with senko's also. Best all around line on the market.