bigfishguy
9/11/2013 10:25:00 AMGreat!
The fish also don't see the 8 pound test as much (vs. the 25% heavier 10 pound test line), some argue. The line might have been thinner even beyond it's apparent test, as for example Maxima is "under tested", and certain Ande lines are not (as an example.) See the line sizes (in millimeters, I think) on some labels, to see what I mean. Maybe the 8 pound was softer and casted farther, or just casted farther because it's the lighter line. I've found sometimes that I don't catch river pinks when I cast close to the boat, especially if I'm shore fishing.
The fish also don't see the 8 pound test as much (vs. the 25% heavier 10 pound test line), some argue. The line might have been thinner even beyond it's apparent test, as for example Maxima is "under tested", and certain Ande lines are not (as an example.) See the line sizes (in millimeters, I think) on some labels, to see what I mean. Maybe the 8 pound was softer and casted farther, or just casted farther because it's the lighter line. I've found sometimes that I don't catch river pinks when I cast close to the boat, especially if I'm shore fishing.
scoutguy
9/11/2013 1:08:00 PMThe reel I use on the pole with 8 lb test has a very small spool so it does not cast very far. So it must be the line visibility or the action of the jig. The line is also that camo type that varies in color.