Stop Using Multiple Brands Of Line! It’s Affecting Your Fishing!

[@andyvelez9390]

Sunline won me over when I reeled in an accidental what was at least a 30# striper on 8# test spinning setup leader to power pro.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Big one!

[@S2pidMedia]

Power pro for braid, seaguar for flouro. The only thing that varies is what pound test is on each rod.

[@Fatenarr]

Power pro super slick casts nice and I use seagaur as well

[@chrishampton8842]

Exactly my same lines

[@nsfishingzim]

Gamma floro I personally find is better that seagar (invix specifically at PP) and have had way to many breakages on Power pro braid to use it in a tornement even though it casts and handles the best out there

[@S2pidMedia]

@@nsfishingzim that's weird. I've used power pro for years, fishing every day when there's no ice on the lakes. I catch lots of bass and pike, and I've never had breakage issues in thousands of hours of using it both in tournaments and recreationally.

[@nsfishingzim]

@@S2pidMedia mates of mine use it without issues but maybe I just had a bad batch of maxquatro- but I have not need to change from suffix,but pp dose feel great, just 65 for flipping and froggging didn’t work for me

[@douglasspickler4925]

I'm still a monofilament user mainly. Berkley Trilene XL on spinning. Big Game for baitcasting. When the line becomes coiled it gets changed.

[@matthewmolone9224]

yup, I do the exact same thing and I basically never break off on a fish. I will use power pro when i’m frog fishing or fishing heavy lilly pads

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tomreuter2872]

Great points. I don't think people realize how mindful you should be about the lines you are using. They certainly aren't all made equal and they aren't all the same even within the brand. You have to ask yourself some questions on why you are spooling certain line on your reels. Is the fluoro low stretch vs high stretch? Does the company's line run thicker or thinner than the advertsied lb rating? Is it abrasion resistant? Will there ever be a time where your line is too thick or too thin for what the bass want that day? (jerkbaits especially as you mentioned) It affects the bait and even your hookset. Setting the hook on a low stretch fluoro or especially braid compared to a softer line like InvizX you might fall on your ass setting the hook! Being purposeful with your line choice puts you a step above everybody else who didn't think that far or didn't think it is that important.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@thebear74]

I use ultima maxima for monoz sunline for floro, and suffix for braid. I like suffix for their tiny line diameter

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@crowe1974]

Never thought about my line like that. I like your tip a lot make sense to me. Thanks for the tip Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

No problem 👍

[@MjdMike1948]

I think you said it right at the end. You gotta do what works for you. Everyone's preference is different. I use a couple different brands of braided line on my reels because I like one for castability and the other for abrasion resistance. I think it all comes down to what you are doing with it and what you are comfortable with.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@2873lonewolf]

I think in general; you are 100% correct. I see no problems with trying different line to find what you like and can trust. Buying the cheapest mono or flouro, or even buying the most expensive, doesn't mean it will work for your needs. After trying several products, all my braid is J-braid 8x grand and Fluorocarbon is Abrais-X. What works for one person, doesn't work for another.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nothing wrong with trying new lines

[@michaelriggio7680]

Gteat video. In order to tell the difference between lines. I use pline (green)flouro clear for mono for tip waters and sinking jerk baits that you want to hold at a certain depth. And clear flouro for bottom contact, spinnerbaits and crank baits. And jigs such as sunline snipper. . Different colors help me remember what i have on each rod.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great tip!

[@timbarthel7232]

I have recently started trying some different lines, and call me narrow minded but I end up back with Berkeley trilene XL on everything just in different pound test. Mono has served me well in all of my fishing applications. Although I am pretty happy with a p-line copolymer I'm trying on one of my casting reels. The other advantage of using the same brand is you make use of bulk spools

[@paulbury-fishing4482]

Which PLine?

[@timbarthel7232]

​@@paulbury-fishing4482p-line floroclear and I'm using 12#.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ThumperSpinnerbaits]

I use line from 1 manufacturer on all my rods. I use Suffix braid, Seige mono and Suffix Advanced fluorocarbon. All my braid is 35lb. Mono is 15lb and fluorocarbon is 6.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

To me with two sons fishing every chance they get, myself fishing 4-5 outings a week AND my sons each loaning my fishing setups to their best buddy it became about the best line for the buck$ Been using Yo-Zuri co-polymer for 5 or 6 years now. 6lb, 8lb and 10lb for spinning setups and 15 and 20lb for my non frog baitcasting setups. I can not stress strongly enough how well Yo-Zuri co-polymer has performed for me. I will not say Ive never had a fish brake off but it is truly a very very rare occurrence I use Yo-Zuri co-polymer for all my spinning needs save for wacky worm fishing there I use 8 strand Power Pro to a Yo-Zuri co-polymer leader. I currently have 6 baitcasting setups with 15lb Yo-Zuri co-polymer 4 with 20lb Yo-Zuri co-polymer three with 30lb Power Pro braid and three spinning setups with 10lb 8 strand Power pro and 3 spinning setups with 10lb Yo-Zuri co-polymer and 3 spinning setups with 8lb Yo-Zuri co-polymer and three spinning setups with 6lb Yo-Zuri co-polymer I use blue painters tape to wrap the butt section of every rod wright the line and lb test cover that in clear packing tape also put a layer of blue painters tape on the underside of the real seat with what line and lb test is on that reel. I tride P-line Co-polymer and a few 100% fluorocarbon lines but I always went back to Yo-Zuri co-polymer because I just like its lower memory and just in my experience unrivaled abrasion resistance and knot breaking strength and as far as I can tell it over 95% invisible under water

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@Stratollac]

I'm old enough to remember when you either used Stren or Trilene (XL or XT). When I became serious about fishing, it was still an all-mono game, but my choices were always copolymers. I know many people think copolymers are different than mono, but leaving aside the few fluoro/nylon blends, copolymers are single-filament lines (monofilament) lines made with two different _nylon polymers_. I fished almost all mono until fluoro became more available. Even then, I only used a small handful of lines. But with the rapid improvement of fluorocarbons and braids, and the arrival of JDM-originated brands like Sunline, the proliferation of technique-specific lines became overwhelming. Also, the absurdity of domestic pound test ratings, which are often labeled 20-50% lower than their actual breaking strength, it has become pretty much impossible to know what you're getting. So the desire to find a combination of being optimized for the technique I'm fishing and having properties (memory, abrasion resistance, knot strength, sensitivity, etc.) has come to feel like a years-long exploration that requires spreadsheets and journal entries, along with lots of extra hours of thought, to determine what I think is best. I still only use braid for a handful of baitcasting applications (the usual suspects), and mono is pretty much only for treble-hook topwater techniques. I'm sick of thinking about it, especially since I fish so infrequently from a boat these days, but I feel like I've benefited enormously from earlier explorations. Yikes! I guess I'll have to give people extra credit if they read this whole thing.

[@timbarthel7232]

I completely agree with you on most line ratings. I had seen a really good video explaining things and now buy based on line diameter rather than advertised pound test.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good info

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

P-line and power pro. That’s the only two I use. Strong and flat out dependable. And you can get just about anywhere.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alanrasmussen4097]

I agree with you, and for me it is a confidence thing also. I run braid to leader on everything. I prefer 4 carrier line for tying FG knot. I switched to Vicious over Power Pro a few years ago and I love it. As a WA angler I grew up using Maxima mono for salmon and stealhead and I still use it today for leaders. I had issues finding a flouro line though. After about a dozen different brands, the Tactical Bassin guys suggested Sunline FC Sniper. several years ago and I tried it. Loved it. On a side note, I did try that Sunline D-fier braid. Decent line but not worth the $$$.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Well said, organization is a huge key to success! The only rod I change line on kinda regularly is my jerk bait rod to mitigate coil memory.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@colfaxpersimmionfestival202]

No problem its Berkeley big game for bass and power pro for crappies done and done

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rvfishingyet]

I am still learning the various brand performances for my style. But as I find line that works for me I do agree with you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@wolverinex4243]

Mono only for me bc I tried fishing the flood gates with braid and I lost to the Rookie and I learned quick what I did wrong. I also drift for trout at the highest level so I know the flaws of other types. Only time you need braid is big lures for stripers....like across Cape Cod or using Kastmasters for a reason you wouldn't think of. From brand to brand, they have advantages and disadvantages. Whatever works for you. In drifting for trout, we regularly check our line, even after a fish. It's all about what you want to do and what the line can do. For example, I need a supple line to sit on my baitcasters. The word supple has two meaning here; one, very stretchy and malleable. Two, sits on reels well, but still strong and stiff-appearing/feeling. Can't put it into words. Elite level cannot be worded. Sometimes I want a mono with a stretch or memory that will let me detect fish for a longer split second. Normally, I use my speed, but sometimes you need that for nibblers in flats or lakes for bottom setting. The big question is, has Ande downgraded its line? Back then I remember pulling cattails and bending Eagle Claw Salmon Egg hooks on rocks with 6 lb. For the most part, you adjust to the line. The line does not adjust to you unlike the lures.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnmiller5987]

I fish for a few species. I use cheap 20 lbs whatever for cats. Berkeley silver thread for trolling. Mono 4 or 6 for panfish or walleye jigging. Not a fan of braid. Although there are some applications I feel it is best. Mostly to cut current or throw light jigs in weed. No leaders unless there are alot of zebra muscles. But I do understand Matt's logic for tournament bass fishing

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@briancarroll4333]

Some of your tips that you share make so much sense that it seems like a no-brainer. Yet I never thought of them. Good stuff Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@farrzmd3038]

Great video. I agree about braid for sure, 8 strand for spinning and 4 strand for baitcaster. I’m still trying to find a braid brand I like at the moment. Fluoro is sunline sniper (moving) and shooter (bottom). I’ve kinda stopped paying attention to lb test and now go by line diameter. And then for mono berkley trilene xl, zero issues with it so I’ve never tried another mono. …. I stick wiht one line, all spinning is 8 strand braid, moving baits is all sniper, bottom baits shooter, topwater 4 strand braid or xl mono.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@billpatterson6249]

Excellent information. Appreciate your honesty on respooling.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erokfishing]

I’ve tried a lot of different brands before settling on Berkley Vanish. For me it’s excellent quality for a reasonable price and I use it in all my setups.

[@tagg946]

ive had abrasion issues with that stuff. their light line is kinda jank in my experience, knots failing, wood causing fraying, casting causing fraying, etc. no issues with 20lb+ though, but it doesnt have anywhere near the abrasion resistance as sunline or seagar. i can pitch around wood and rock all day without a nick on the line using 6-10 lb seagar, but vanish just gets torn to shreds.

[@erokfishing]

@@tagg946 I’ve been lucky with Vanish and rarely have any issues I didn’t get with the expensive stuff. At least not enough to justify double the price. I don’t fish a lot of wood though just grass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@matthall8378]

​@@tagg946I use it around laydowns in my river in Ohio. I've used both the 6lb and 8lb test and never broken off. I use an improved clinch knot. The biggest bass I caught was almost 4 lbs. I hear people have alot of problems with it but it works for me. Even the 8lb test on big steelhead trout as a leader on my fly line worked fine and those fish can be 12 lbs or so. I never broke one of them off either. The big game mono works good also. The only problems I've had was line twist on some baits but I use a spinning rod so I expect it to happen every so often.

[@tagg946]

@@matthall8378 it was mostly my leader knots failing, from the braid side of the knot sinching down and pinching through the fluoro, or abrasion being so bad id have to retie after pulling a fish over a log or stick with lighter fluoro. i live in the same region, central indiana, so im often using 6-10lb fluoro leaders, pitching with bfs or light spinning outfits in wood and rock. ive never had an issue with other berkley line, i actually use their mono and big game braid fairly often, but the fluoro just gave me headaches.

[@stoneysdead689]

Hmm- I never run into this because I use short leaders and I retie them before every fishing trip- so I know what I just put on. My average leader length is about 7-8 feet, so a spool of fluoro lasts me forever. I use FC sniper Sunline, Berkley X9 braid for my spinning reels, and Berkley X5 for my bait casters. I've been doing it now for the last few years and I really like it, it works for me. I don't fish clear waters though- maybe every once and awhile- but 99% of the time I'm fishing heavily stained to muddy water- which allows me to use shorter leaders.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@krr6581]

I’ve only used Power Pro for years. However, I use Sunline FC Sniper for my spinning reels and cranking set ups. For fishing worms on the bottom, pitching and flipping I use 40 to 50lb Power Pro with 17 to 25lb Sunline Shooter. I’ve got a lot of faith in the line I use. I did try another well known brand that many pro’s swear by and was really disappointed. Since I was going to use it on my cranking rods mostly I bought the largest spool of 12lb test they had. It was like the line either had flaws in it or the line was old. Don’t know what the problem was but, I lost a lot of fish with it. I’ve still got about 600 yards of it that I’ll use for backing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertrodriguez4587]

I’ve been using J-Braid, and just switched from Sunline to J-Flouro. I could feel an immediate difference in the feel of my lure. I really like the Daiwa line.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kibscott6096]

That is good sound thinking, that way you know how its going to perform, thanks Matt have a great weekend

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@garykubik8935]

I use Sufix 832 braid with a leader, either P-line Fluoro-clear or Seaguar Invisix.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great video!!! I agree with you knowing what you have on & how it works. I've been down that road and now want to get on the right path!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthall8378]

Since I throw spinning gear I just use Berkley big game mono and Berkley vanish flouro. Its cheap and well I have like 7 different rods set up. It can get expensive putting high end line on them all. It works for me without much problems and I landed over 100 bass in 2 months when I got my kayak this year. If it gets messed up I just respool as needed.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnrayner5599]

Great info on this video Matt, I totally agree with you although I finf myself guilty of what you are saying and why I seem to make this mistake is because of “special sales” on certain line and I buy it because its a great deal, I am going to try and stop this practice, thanks for the help[.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kj197734]

I have been using Sufix lines for everything, and they always work great. But I do buy the cheapest lines like Ozark, Shakespeare, or Zebco for spool backing. I have heard other anglers talk about line characteristics between brands, so I believe what you're saying.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@johnmango6056]

I’ve implemented the suffix 131 to my bait casters. Absurdly expensive but the durability is incredible. I’ve had the same braid on a couple reels for over a year at this point. Almost the most quiet braid I’d ever used.

[@Fatenarr]

I use suffix 131 for punching mats. It is stupid expensive but gets the job done

[@johnmango6056]

@@Fatenarr 100%. The 50 and 65 lasts forever. Crazy durable.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’ll check it out

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Spinning - Sufix 131/Seagur InvizX leader Casting - Power Pro Maxcuatro/Stren Magnathin leader Straight fluorocarbon - Daiwa J Samura (casting and spinning) BFS - Suffix 131/Seaguar InvizX leader Daiwa J Samurai Hidden

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Slickdragonslayer71]

Good stuff I didn’t know pros used different line. And yes I use the same braid for sneks. And lower braid for bass and pickerel 😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@siryarwammowray3445]

Going to try yo-zuri copolymer this season good tips 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@timtweet8149]

I use or try to use the same brand line for all my set ups. I just watch the rod specs do it's not to heavy and breaks tips. I haven't used braid or you do enough to see the difference. I've been looking at the X9 and X5. 8 read something about using the X5 for finesse applications.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff

[@astrophysicistguy]

I think most fisherman spend way too much time obsessing over tackle. I use Power Pro braid and P line fluoro and that’s it. I can honestly say I never lost a big fish due to using the “wrong” line …

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Agree! I use Seagar Tatsu Fluorocarbon & Seagar TactX braid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@lowspeedhighdrag566]

I use berkley big game braid and suffix braid to seaguar red flouro. That’s all. It’s far from the best line but it gives reasonable performance for price and it is predictable. I’d like to start going strait flouro soon… but I’m hooked on braid because I mostly fish from shore and have to make 150+ foot casts to get to the cover and rocks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Stick with what you have confidence in

[@thomasbell3801]

i always use segar smackdown braid & florocarbon

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@fredmarks5381]

Baitcasting - Hi Seas - Mono- Spinning -Hercules - Braid - with Flouro leader - Different lb test only.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ctious]

I use quite a few different line brands and weights. I spent thousands and years finding the right line for each thing I do. I have 9 rods on deck most times and there will be 5 different brands on them. You can change the action of a lure with very minor line changes. Some days it matters. Some it dont.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Scrub_Zero]

Ive got my main stuff I use, but Im always trying out stuff to see if I like it. I always think Im going to remember what line I put on what rig, but I end up forgetting of course. I just fish for fun. If I miss a fish it's not costing me any money.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@stevesmith7164]

I use BPS braid, fluorocarbon, and mono one brand for all applications of my fishing. I feel the same need to know how my lures are doing 😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff

[@danchilds881]

I simplified. I use Seguar InvizX, Seguar AbrazX for my flouro and PowerPro for braid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@chrismcvey908]

I agree with you. Always best to keep it simple. I think it’s easy to get caught up in some of the hype. But it’s all a matter of what you’re confident in. I really like Seaguar when it comes to using straight Fluro on a spinning reel and I use Sunline shooter on BFS but for the most part I try to stick to the same brands on most other setups. Good video Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@coleallen8557]

Seaguar FC Red Label Seaguar Smackdown Hi Vis Braid 10lb Spinning Diawa J Grand 8x 30 & 50 Topwater, Swim jigs, Frogs

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davideakin3372]

I only use Sunline products and stick to FC Sniper Invisible for pretty much any fluorocarbon and some kind 8 strand braid, either Stuter for heavy line or Xplasma for lighter line.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanvarner6520]

Still trying to decide on a brand of braid to stick with. However, a few years ago I changed my choice of fluorocarbon lines to Sunline.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@DanielBoone337]

Man I definitely agree with this... I do run a few different pound test across 20 or so rods but its only 2 types of fluorocarbon and braid all made by the same manufacturer but I basically take a category of techniques and run all the same kind of line only varying the pound test a little and I do the same thing you said with the braided line on my spinning rods. Now back when I 1st started messing with fluorocarbon and braid I was using a few different manufacturers and different types of line from those manufacturers trying to see what I liked but that turned into a really expensive train wreck and the only thing I learned is that was a bad idea... LOL

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stevencaldwell838]

Yep. I’ve been fresh and saltwater fishing for around 40 years and only use one line for everything ( of course I’ve tried 15-20 different lines over the years ) and it’s Izorline XXX copolymer. This line is rarely talked about and has been under the radar for decades. Strong as hell, neutrally buoyant, incredible knot strength, very low memory, very low stretch, virtually invisible and very well priced! I buy mine from Tackle Warehouse.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’ll check it out

[@SpookyRedz]

The uni makes a weak link with braid to fluoro 🔗

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@williamknight5142]

Braid on all mine with a leader👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@SpookyRedz]

I use only mono Berkley big game cause I like to change my line often , it’s not expensive and it’s strong , heavy cover I go with a higher test

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dasimcoes]

Good video Matt. Nice hoodie

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@tomperry7345]

I use only power pro braid, Berkeley 100% Fluorocarbon and Berkeley Trilene for mono

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pdbandit1]

I used Stren mono, the only changes were the # test.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbarnhill8557]

I stick with the higher floro carbon line by several manufactures. Tatsu, Sniper and now Daiwa J floro. Same deal with braid. Manufactures are constantly making improvements So sticking with one brand is okay for awhile. Power pro used to be the braid of choice and is still a good product but others surpassed it. Some here have mentioned Berkley lines. Again 30 yrs ago they were a good product. Much better lines on the market now. I think I still have a spool of Ande in my garage.😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@leeclack4121]

Awesome insights thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allenhoward5382]

Seaguar for floro Pline for mono Pline for night line that glows under black lights. I hardly ever use braid in my area the water is too clear and sparse vegetation.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@jwluciano]

I totally agree. Eliminates so many variables this way

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@nsfishingzim]

Suffix braid and gamma or sunline floro I tend to have very bad experience with power pro and seagar but that’s just me

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidfladung8562]

Sunline Sniper 5lb - 20lb, Suffix 832 15lb and 65lb, and Izorline XXX 10lb and 12lb. All bases covered.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good lines

[@codycampbellfishing2007]

Tacticalbassin actually talked about labeling their reels for what pound test and brand their line is its a good idea imo

[@coleallen8557]

Kistler makes some stickers for labeling reels that are very nice.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Makes sense

[@oldschoolfishing4194]

I use spinning tackle about 99% of the time and use the same brand of 8 strand 10 lb braid on all. I use the same brand of fc leader also. Did I miss what brand you use for leader? Another good vid!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I like Berkley 100% fluorocarbon

[@RobinRobbins-o9v]

Matt what line do you use on your smaller jigs?

[@MattStefanFishing]

10 or 15 lb depends on water clarity

[@Evilbiscuit66]

THANKS FOR UR VIDEOS. HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A GREAT YEAR AND HOPE YOU WIN A BUNCH OF TOURNAMENTS

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy new year!

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Suffix braid, high impact mono, and trilene 100% floro. Done!!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@russellkamp8923]

What hooks to use when replacing Stunna hooks?

[@krispyk.1786]

The same exact berkley hooks but preferably in the EWG style so they don’t get snagged as quick. That or the VMC trebles

[@russellkamp8923]

Any idea what size come on the bait?

[@krispyk.1786]

@@russellkamp8923 it’s either a 4 or 8 I can’t remember if their sizing starts high or low

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use the same Berkley fusion 19 trebles

[@fishncoach8699]

I'm amazed at how many people love seaguar. Im not brand specific at all, i try everything. I've had decent results with red label but it's STIFF. Abraz X is what blows my mind, touted by the company but it's the worst line I've ever tested. If you actually TEST it and compare it to something else it really sucks. It's the opposite of abrasion resistant

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johntix9414]

It’s just fun to try new things like reels and poles more so for us that aren’t sponsored

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@bobhunter8992]

Spot on !

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@ScottHynson-if9vn]

Only one flouro carbon to use. Bass Pro Xps

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the tip

[@mikeeller557]

Thanks Matt I like the brand i like.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

I put labels from my label maker under my reels to tell me what size of line I have on it and the date. Problem solved, no guessing

[@coleallen8557]

Kistler makes some stickers with month, type and test.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

@@coleallen8557 awesome! So does Sunline

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@haroldrogers6566]

What ever is on sale that day baby!!!! If not, ozuri topknot for me baby. Except for 7lb fc, that 7lb fc is really really good stuff. 😎

[@MattStefanFishing]

Stick with what works!

[@haroldrogers6566]

I’m like you. I’ve tried it all Matt. Good luck this year Matt, I’ll be pulling for you boss.

[@dennisederer3594]

Concur.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jy88-]

Yo-zuri braid for casting. You-zuri top not 16-20lbs yo-zuri hybrid for topwater leader 832 for spinning

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@terrytresemer2864]

No problem here, it's Burkley all the way.

[@krispyk.1786]

Same here 😅😅

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tonygreen4356]

I have always 99% of the time use the same brand of line, just as I use the same reel brand. Having that same feeling , the same touch in my hand, it just makes it all natural, and I’m sure having the same brand line helps that feeling .

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alcav54]

Power Pro braid and Sunline Sniper and that’s it

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RickyCarter-ro8fr]

Not crazy, good info

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you think so!

[@chriscurtis8577]

I would stay with the same fish

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markedwards2194]

Yea you crazy🤪 i honestly use quite a few different brands. Several i stay away from

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@chrishampton8842]

Same brand of braid, same brand of flouro on everything, don’t believe you’re crazy😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha thabks

[@krzysztofmyron1889]

😀😀😀😀😀😀 czesc Mat.

[@krzysztofmyron1889]

👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@the_bait_shop]

fishing line is like a golf ball. . you change clubs , you swing different ways, but in the end you know the ball and what it does for you. . the amount of spin, the amount of bounce, etc. . . if you golfed every hole with a different style of ball it would be "entertaining" to say the least, specially at the higher levels of the sport. I have 1 braid, 1 fluorocarbon , and 1 co-polymer that I use. . and I keep it that way for consistency sake.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep you just got To know each line’s capability

[@joepworther2284]

The second, Matt, but sometimes, you have to try something new...

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@hometownguy7184]

Berkley big game. All a guy needs. Lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

Solid line

[@Notfroggy1]

First

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@Edward-ci8yl]

And if you don't pull test your line, your are rolling the ! all lines pull the weight on the box!!!! Flouro is the worst !!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@Edward-ci8yl]

GAMA IS THE ONLY LINE GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK!!!!!!!!!

[@johnmiller5987]

I have had a big spool of Gama 4lb for or years. Love it

[@Edward-ci8yl]

@johnmiller5987 no one can beat gamma but not alot know about it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmiller5987]

I went fishing yesterday. The 4lb I spooled up months ago. Was stored in a car and was still good enough to fish with. Not perfect but better than mono would have held up. Thanks for letting me know they still make it.