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Title: What Pound Test?
Post by: Buck762 on Apr 14, 2008, 05:28 PM

I just got a 5' berkley rod and was wondering what pound test to use for crappie and panfish?  I usually fish from a boat and the crappies i'm after are usually around the 10" range.  I icefish with 2 lb test but don't think i need to go that small...or do I?

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: dugan127 on Apr 15, 2008, 06:12 PM

I usually use 4# for panfish but will go to 2# if possible.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: daiek11 on Apr 21, 2008, 05:49 PM

i find that 4 or 6 is good, 2 seems too light and if youre in the weeds its basically end of story.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 21, 2008, 06:06 PM

5' is pretty short for panfish, but I'd use 4 lb. Watch your knots and terminal tackle connections and you'll be OK!
RG

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: Bgreen02 on Apr 22, 2008, 03:28 PM

I prefer 4 but have been using 6 because I tend to troll a little for crappie. holds up little better for weeds.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: bassjunky on Apr 22, 2008, 03:54 PM

I use 4lb as well, this year I bought the BPS crappie line in 4lb and it has worked well...I also agree with the above comment about rod size, go longer for gill fishing, you will love the feel of the fight on a 7-9 foot rod

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: thompson on May 07, 2008, 04:14 PM

i use 4 on my ultra lite

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: Skipper on May 07, 2008, 07:18 PM

Unless they are in heavy cover, #4 is my choice. I prefer Trilene XT


5' is a bit short for a rod. :-\

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: miket. on May 07, 2008, 07:53 PM

i try to go as small as i can get with my line because i never keep anything. i am a catch and release fisherman so i only test my skills fighting fish with the smallest line possible.i do use different line for differant species. in general though, for the most part i use four pound test and will move up to six if the fish are much bigger.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: dw198 on May 31, 2008, 09:51 PM

Use 4lb.  P Line (Floroclear) and am very pleased with it.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: Casey W on Mar 07, 2009, 07:32 PM

i use 6lb just in case i run into a few bass or small pike

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: Shadrap on Mar 11, 2009, 06:56 PM

Luv the 4lb stren magnathin out in the open but if I'm in the wood or pads I prefer the 6lb.  5' rod I'd use for jiggin or slips over the edge of the boat or for casting up tight in the sticks and trees.  I fish some stuff you gotta have 8lb to get em out and you gotta be able to throw on a dinner plate.  Enjoy your new toy.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: geothefisher on Mar 12, 2009, 01:01 PM

4# stren works well, but I'll use 6# if I'm in really weedy or woody cover. 

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: maggot on May 30, 2009, 07:17 AM

Well, for those i use #6 line.

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: panfishman13 on Jun 10, 2009, 11:29 AM

4# usually, if i'm in thick rocks or weeds i'll go up to 6 or 8 lb test

Title: Re: What Pound Test?
Post by: BBK on Jun 10, 2009, 02:45 PM

I use 4# mono or 10# braid if I'm fishing in weeds.