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Title: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Reel 224 on February 22, 2017, 07:03:11 PM
What brand do you guys recommend for multi cooler fishing line?

Joe  
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: RowdyW on February 22, 2017, 07:14:18 PM
I buy the multi-colored braid from China on ebay. It changes color about every 45 ft. With the braid I can use heavier line with smaller diameter & get less drift or movement from the current when dropping straight down or in the surf. I haven't seen any mono on the market that is multi-colored.       Rudy
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: sharkman on February 22, 2017, 07:14:37 PM
Mono - Triple Fish
Braid - Power Pro

Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: FatTuna on February 22, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
Jerry Brown is hands down the best metered braid.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Reel 224 on February 22, 2017, 07:33:21 PM
Quote from: FatTuna on February 22, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
Jerry Brown is hands down the best metered braid.

Can't find Jerry Brown metered braid.

Joe
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: FatTuna on February 22, 2017, 07:38:40 PM
PM Keta and see if he can get it for you. I ordered metered from him. It's really beautiful line.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: FatTuna on February 22, 2017, 07:41:10 PM
http://www.tackledirect.com/jerry-brown-decade-line-one-hollow-core-spectra-braided-line-300yds.html

Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Keta on February 22, 2017, 07:51:28 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on February 22, 2017, 07:33:21 PM
Quote from: FatTuna on February 22, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
Jerry Brown is hands down the best metered braid.

Can't find Jerry Brown metered braid.

Joe

I can...;O)

Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: STRIPER LOU on February 22, 2017, 07:53:56 PM
I agree and also like JB. Definitely more pricy than some others but worth it. For inshore I use Power Pro as the local guys buy it from my shop and I sometimes have it in bulk. I do change it out or at the very least rotate it at the end of every season. I believe the metered PP is called Depth Hunter or something like that.
Abrasion resistance is just OK. The guys spool up their spinners with 40, small jigging reels with 50, and a lot of them use 65.

I haven't tried the Chinese stuff but I imagine some might be good as long as you stick with a reputable seller. I believe Cabela's or Bass Pro shops might carry marked mono but its been a while since I've looked for it there.

I like to use a top shot of Berkley Big Game for inshore. Its cheap, stands up well, and handles all the knots I use without problem. Of course there are better choices. A widely used Albright knot works great for attachment and I glue everyone I tie. No failures!

Must be getting warm in Jersey and your getting the itch!
Have a great day,

.................Lou
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Keta on February 22, 2017, 08:17:02 PM
PP Depth Hunter is good, I use it on some of my reels.  If you are shopping for JB line PM me and I will give you a price quote to compare.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Reel 224 on February 22, 2017, 10:04:02 PM
Keta PM sent.

Lou; Ruth is asking me every day, "when are we going fishing" and "I like that cooler line"  ::) ;D

Joe
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Three se7ens on February 23, 2017, 04:40:15 AM
My favorite is Daiwa Saltiga boat braid.  Its very smooth and supple, and holds its color well.  I have that on most of my offshore rods, aside from the trolling reels.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 23, 2017, 05:18:17 AM
High Seas makes four color monofilament called Quattro.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: day0ne on February 23, 2017, 06:24:22 AM
X2 Saltiga Boat Braid
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: sharkman on February 23, 2017, 12:48:08 PM
Now this has to be my most favorite cooler line.  I want one of these to carry all the essential. One for drinks, one for food, one for tackle, and one for fish.  Just needs rod holders. This model even has seat back for multiple riders.  That's not me on the train, I found this on a fishing site when looking for motorized coolers.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: 54bullseye on February 23, 2017, 12:51:37 PM
Quote from: sharkman on February 23, 2017, 12:48:08 PM
Now this has to be my most favorite cooler line.  I want one of these to carry all the essential. One for drinks, one for food, one for tackle, and one for fish.  Just needs rod holders. This model even has seat back for multiple riders.  That's not me on the train, I found this on a fishing site when looking for motorized coolers.
Thought I was the only one who noticed !!  What cooler is your line ?
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Decker on February 23, 2017, 01:58:26 PM
Now that the serious discussion has ended...

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Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Reel 224 on February 23, 2017, 02:25:42 PM
Color, cooler or cool color ;D You have to excuse my spelling at times I was an Engineer. Darn spell checker. Ruth wasn't present to correct my grammar :-[

Joe   
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: conchydong on February 23, 2017, 02:35:35 PM
While I love Jerry Brown braid, I was disappointed with the multi-colored  version. At least when it first came out. Perhaps it is better now. I prefer Tuf-line's Indicator metered braid for this purpose. The JB Decade faded quickly and also bled onto your hands.
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: boon on February 26, 2017, 01:56:39 AM
I've been using Daiwa J-Braid lately for everything from 20lb to 100lb. Nice 8 strand braid, made in Japan, supple, knots well, keeps it's colour and best of all the pricing is very competitive.
It is a little bit on the thick side for the rated breaking strain but it all breaks way, way over the rating so just go down a rating if diameter is a concern :)
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: broadway on February 26, 2017, 08:49:54 PM
Saltiga boat braid X3 8)
Dom
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: Three se7ens on February 27, 2017, 03:48:23 AM
Quote from: broadway on February 26, 2017, 08:49:54 PM
Saltiga boat braid X3 8)
Dom

Im still surprised how uncommon it is, despite how good it is. 
Title: Re: Multi cooler fishing line
Post by: day0ne on February 27, 2017, 06:56:58 AM
Quote from: Three se7ens on February 27, 2017, 03:48:23 AM
Quote from: broadway on February 26, 2017, 08:49:54 PM
Saltiga boat braid X3 8)
Dom

Im still surprised how uncommon it is, despite how good it is. 

Probably because it breaks near its rated strength instead of 50% over. It actually breaks over it's PE rating. I have it on a bunch of reels and like it.