[elmer fudd]

hey what do you guys think about 25 pound fishing line i fish in a little stream and the biggest fish in there has broke a 10 pound test line and we could se the fish so it wasnt a snag and it was a good fishing not and also was brand new out of the box line. so i was thinking of getting a 25 pound test do you think that it is good or bad?

[Ellsworth]

I said bad cause I would step up lightly, first to 12, 14 etc.

25 is really tough line.

Also maybe switch to a flurocarbon or maybe a braided line, they seem to be a little stronger, a 10 lb braid will beat a mono 25.

[elmer fudd]

ok i see what you mean

[jimkim]

try changing your drag too

[sell33]

get the braided line in 10 or 12 it should catch most anything in a little stream. don't buy the cheap stuff!!

[lefty o]

fireline!

[elmer fudd]

ok thanks for the tips guys i will try now kinds of line this summer!

[.22hustler]

10lb braided should be adeqate for small stream fishing anywhere. I would check your drag first, as someone else stated.

[DWARREN123]

A good drag will protect the line. The line does not have to be heavy to catch large fish.
I said bad.

[GlockMeister]

Yea, the fireline or spiderline stuff is tough. Pricy as well. But take Ellsworth's advice and gradually move up in lb strength.

What are you fishing for by the way? You mentioned a stream, if it has some nice shallow areas to it and a few deep spots and the current moves kind of fast, might want to try fly fishing it also. Especially if your fishing for trout...

[elmer fudd]

their arnt any trout in it thats for sure but i fish for whatever bites usualy catfish and bullheads sometimes carp bit they are usualy the ones that snap the line i hate carp you cant eat them they are garbage fish and will scare "cats" away

[Dookiebutt]

Not true. Try one on the smoker.

Adjust your drag. It has to be a big carp to break 10lb test. Also, use new line. Most guys use the same line for several seasons. Bad idea.

[elmer fudd]

i coudnt eat a carp they smell terrible and i know what you are talking about wen you say old line becouse 4 years ago i had old fishing line on my pole and it snaped when i put on the little thing so you can practice casting (first time fishing) and that was only a few ounces!

[Rye-man]

If you go with any of the braided lines be sure and read about the knots. You will more than likely need to learn to tie some new knots so that they will work properly for you (they are pretty easy to tie).
I use Spider Wire or one made by Western Filament (can't remember what they call it).
Great stuff.