(Part 2) Best fishing line according to redditors
We found 117 Reddit comments discussing the best fishing line. We ranked the 95 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Redington Crosswater combo ($132 with Prime)
If he likes smallmouth and catches them in his favorite creeks then get the 6wt. If he prefers trout then get the 9' 5wt option. This rod in a 6wt will also work for pond/lake fishing for bass. If he went to a bigger river then he would do fine with it as well, whether wading or in a boat.
He will also need a leader and some tippet. For $8.61 you can get him an individual leader, or for $16 you can get him the three pack. For tippet, if you get him the 8 pound leader then you should get him the 8 pound tippet for $7.57.
For leader longevity he will want tippet rings for $11.72. This will allow him to use his leaders for much longer rather than needing to re-buy leaders sooner. I know we're outside of your budget at this point past the leader, but if you can swing it then all of these things will provide what he needs outside of flies. Maybe someone else is getting him presents and could supplement the rest. Sometimes fly rod combos will come with leaders, but I didn't see it mentioned on the Crosswater combo. You'll notice I tailored it more to bass. If you find out he's more of a trout guy, then read on.
For $10.78 you can get a 3-pack of 9' 4x leaders. He can fish small streamers and nymphs with these, but would want a thinner leader for dry flies. For creeks he will probably fish small streamers and nymphs most of the time anyways, so this is a good choice (in my opinion). You'll still want the tippet rings listed above to make the leader purchase last a long time. For tippet, a spool of 4x tippet material for $11.43. The tippet prices seem high to me so you might want to dig around some more for options.
Other doodads to consider would be nippers and a zinger, hemostats, and a net. Teeth are a substitute for nippers, but biting through fishing line does wear your teeth. Hemostats aren't as necessary if he pinches the barbs on his hooks. You can get away with not using a net, but it is easier on the fish and the fisherman to use one.
Hopefully this helps and points you in the right direction. If you have questions just send me a message.
That rocket should do fine. I'm slightly concerned because it says it includes "nylon elastic shock cord." If it really is elastic for the shock cord, buy some tubular nylon or Kevlar instead. Tubular nylon is available at many hardware stores and is cheaper, but Kevlar lasts longer and is far more flame resistant. I've had good experiences with this Kevlar from Amazon.
If the pieces are only 10lbs, then I'd look at getting some fishing line instead of wire. Wire is hard to work with - it won't tie. Fishing line of sufficient weight could hold them instead - especially if you use several supporting lines per piece - and you could tie the ends vs having to crimp them. For the bottoms, a single brick at each end might be enough to hold them. Wrap the brick in something decorative, Tie the fishing line around the brick so that it runs over the top to another. Then tie the art to the line that way. Use double-sided tape or some of the no-slip things for rugs to keep the bricks from sliding.
I already had a large supply of M3 screws and nuts. I got almost everything else from Amazon (Prime is a drug.):
I also bought 1mm thick elastic on Amazon, but even doubled, it was too anemic, so I bought 10M of 2mm thick beading elastic from my local craft store.
The most basic all around set up I would recommend for fishing in a lake would be to go buy some crankbaits, jerkbaits, a couple topwater lures (I recommend jitterbugs, and poppers), and some softplastic worms and worm hooks (they have the little angled shaft by the eye of the hook). Get some 12lb monofilament fishing line (it's good for mostly everything you'll catch in a lake).
Also, get some hooks and splitshot sinkers.
In terms of color for the baits, try to mimic the types of baitfish that are in the lake you're fishing at. Shad are pretty common in lakes near me, so 2/3 of my tackle box are filled with shad colored crankbaits and jerkbaits. Bluegill colored bait is always good because most lakes are full of bluegill.
That should help you target almost anything you could want to catch in a lake until you start getting more experience. Once you get more experience you can start tweaking things and buying more specialized stuff. But with the stuff I told you to buy, you really just have to locate the fish and you should be able to catch them.
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Here's a pretty good assortment of hardbait to get you started. I'm not sure how wonderful the quality is, but they should catch fish for you and give you a foundation to build on until you get some more experience.
these and these are pretty decent rubber lures that will work for a wide variety of fish. Buy these hooks for them and these weights to help get your rubber lures to the bottom of the lake.
A package of bait hooks like these will help you catch stuff like catfish and bluegill using live bait. [Bobbers] (http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Floats-Assortment-1-Inch/dp/B0009V5QEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1462166419&sr=1-1&keywords=Bobber) are pretty good for catching bluegill as well. Catfish suck food off of the bottom of the lake at night, so skip on the bobber if you're fishing for those and I wouldn't waste time fishing for them in the day time.
And some basic 12 pound fishing line. Stick to the clear stuff.
All that gear should help you get started. There shouldn't be a fish in a lake that you can't catch using that stuff.
I actually got stren super knot on clearance for $2.50 https://www.amazon.com/Stren-Super-Knot-Monofilament-Fishing/dp/B00S84L3KQ
I honestly wasn't expecting much out of it and mostly bought it because I knew I would be birds nesting a lot in the beginning. To my surprise its quite durable and has been holding up very well!
I think so. I use this. It's diameter is 4x but the strength is 5x so it is lower quality but you get 100yards instead of 30 meters so it's like 3x more and costs around $5.
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https://www.amazon.com/Stren-Fluorocast-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-Line/dp/B00NWD3P5Y/ref=sr_1_18?crid=28M8L8QFUR5PR&keywords=florocarben+fishing+line&qid=1554505291&s=gateway&sprefix=floro%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-18
yep, found some, thanks! http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Fisherman-KastKingTM-Premier-Copolymer/dp/B019154L2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457655040&sr=8-1&keywords=5lb+fishing+line
Looks good. I’d suggest EZ Line for the antenna, instead of the thread which appears too big for the model scale. It’s stretchy and easy to put on. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2QVJWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I.mXCb6Z5P8RF
Sure! 40-ish bucks worth of hooks swivels and weights and braided mainline and mono leader. 5 bucks worth of powerbait(worms are free if you wanna dig) 30 dollars a year for fishing license(depending on what state you live in). Carpool with a couple friends to a lake or river, if one has a boat that's cool but you don't need one. A 30 dollar rod and reel set works. Don't need a 400 dollar rod to catch 2 pound trout. If you go once a week and catch a few fish then you more than break even. Start out cost is low as well as accruing expenses. You only need to keep buying bait and a yearly fishing license
Lines: [braided main line] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OPKT9I0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - [Mono leader line] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T7WAN4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Hooks: [#8 baithooks] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186XEATY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Sinkers: [assorted sinker set] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V2R2E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Swivels: [These even have swivels, which aren't pictured] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YMJ6ONC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - [heres a picture of the snaps] (http://i.imgur.com/BJeHUso.jpg)
Powerbait: [Take your pick of different colors and scents to see what works where you fish at] (https://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Powerbait-Glitter-Rainblow-1-75-Ounce/dp/B0000AV1L0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478070992&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbait)
Rod and reel:[If you go to an outdoors store you can find even cheaper] (https://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Spinning-Combo-Medium-7-Feet/dp/B00LV00CZG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1478070582&sr=8-4&keywords=fishing%2Brod%2Band%2Breel&th=1&psc=1)
All of those one time expenses comes up to 63.30, that includes a rod and reel, lines, hooks, weights, sinkers, snap swivels and a jar of bait. The only thing you need to buy after that is bait every now and again for 4~ dollars
As for the license, it depends where you are, some places it's as cheap at 9 dollars a year, some places its 40.
As for getting my monies worth, I think I do, fresh fish is expensive. That's not even including the experience of it. I love going out into nature and relaxing with friends, catching a few fish and eating them for dinner is pretty fun
Absolutely.
If you want to make a high quality clone:
Total cost: ~$80
Still looking for a knot that will duplicate the action of real monkii bar tensioner. Feel like it should be possible on just a regular metal bar/ring.
I looked on Amazon and found some super-heavy fishing line for speargunning that's up in the 1.6mm-2.5mm range.
Would this work for salt and fresh? (Sorry I like to keep things simple.)
Spiderwire Stealth Braid Fishing Line, Blue Camouflage, 300 yd/30 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011LVH0MM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CpfYxb835EYB7
After work if I am not to tired I will watch videos on how to put the line. I like seeing how it's done to make sure I will be doing it right. My girlfriend will order the 5000 or the Spinfisher 4500 tomorrow. (So I am beyond excited, I was dying for a new exciting hobby. I am just ready to catch some big red fish or even a shark at the St. Johns river.) I told her to get either, both seem to be great reels. I want a boat so bad now, I'll just rent one for now. I like the idea of buying a kyak, but fishing on a kyak at a beach doesn't seem smart for me. The florida waves are relentless, and I don't know how to swim. For lakes and rivers a kyak is perfect, I wouldn't use it where there's sharks. After I buy my rod that's the next thing I'll save up for, or I'll just wait for my income tax. Who knows I might just find a cheap nice boat? Only time can tell.
Oh well, i'm sure you can come up with something using this :
https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-100pcs-Polycarbonate-Phillips-Countersunk/dp/B01H3GH4R0/ref=sr_1_4?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1540907535&sr=1-4&refinements=p_n_feature_seven_browse-bin%3A5485614011
this :
https://www.amazon.com/Stren-SHIQS10-15-Impact-Monofilament-Fishing/dp/B00NWD4NMI/ref=sr_1_4?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1540907667&sr=1-4&keywords=fishing+line
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and this :
https://www.amazon.fr/pi%C3%A8ces-Retractable-Key-Chain-pouces/dp/B071LFMPD8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540908003&sr=8-3&keywords=porte+clef+enrouleur
I often use the SA Air Cel line on one of my reels. It is not quite as good as my Rio Gold but honestly, it's not bad and very much worth the price.
https://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Anglers-Floating-Lines-Yellow/dp/B015YP5WBM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1540785086&sr=8-4&keywords=scientific+angler+fly+line
This would do it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01850OSV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V-yXzbY0ZE217
I think you're on the right path with you're design, but I don't think it will be quite as simple as the toys. For material, I would probably use either stiff rubber (if it's for LARP or something similar), or plastic for the body of the whip, then use some kevlar string for the tension.
You don't need $300 to get into fly fishing.
That's $86 USD, and you have everything you need to start.
YouTube videos are free, but the Orvis Fly Fishing Video Lessons are even better, and cover everything from first day on the water, up to advanced fly fishing techniques.