Best Lines For Baitcast Reels

Sufix Elite

The Suffix Elite Monofilament is a pretty solid line that’s also good value for money. It’s a pretty good place to start if you’re just getting into baitcasting as mono is a bit easier to handle than a braid, to begin with.

It’s a strong, durable, and reliable line that will do well against your average freshwater and smaller saltwater species. It’s an easy line to use thanks to its low memory making for easy and smooth casting. The low memory will also help to reduce wind knots and twists, which we all know are a nightmare to deal with.

Overall it’s a good line but as with all mono, it’ll slowly wear away due to the elements, much faster than braid would.

Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament

This is a high-quality mono from Berkley and it comes in pretty much every test you might need, from 8lb to 130lb. Now you’ll never use 130lb on a baitcaster, but it’s nice to know the range is there.

The lb test is pretty accurate to the actual strength which is not often the case with some monolines, so if you’re a record hunting angler this is also a good bet.

Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament is a line you can rely on in terms of strength, shock absorbance, and abrasion resistance, so once you’re hooked up there is nothing to worry about, but does it work well with a baitcaster?

It’s said to have low memory but there are some users out there who claim there is a bit to deal with. A high memory will cause tangles, especially if you’re new to baitcasting but a pro shouldn’t have issues. As far as casting goes, if you can avoid the backlashes, the line runs off the reel nicely.

KastKing SuperPower Braid

Braid v’s mono, that old conversation. Braid will last longer, has zero stretches for extra sensitivity and almost zero memory, so it’s great for avoiding twists and wind knots. Braid is also much thinner than mono and you can fit a lot more lines on your reel. It is, however, harder to manage in terms of backlashes than mono when using a baitcast reel. If you’re new to baitcasting, start with mono but definitely upgrade to braid when you get the skills.

Overall KastKing SuperPower Braid is a great braided line that is tough and will handle anything you throw at it. It casts smoothly, accurately and once you’re in control of it on a baitcast reel it’ll work wonders for your casting distance and accuracy.

It comes in a range of colors and breaking strains to fit any fishing scenario you may find yourself in. There are some complaints that the line’s diameter is a bit larger than expected and some users have found it to break easily, but these cases are rare.

Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid

The Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid is labeled as the strongest small diameter braid on the market. This means you can get more line on your reel than with other braids, handy for long casts, or if you’re fishing for species that take blistering runs. Not only that but it’s a super-strong line that’s abrasion-resistant thanks to the patent-pending 8 fiber weave.

A smaller diameter braid also makes for less friction for longer casts but this will require more management from the angler to ensure there are no backlashes.

There are some batches that seem to break easily and lose color quickly, but these cases are rare. if you happen to get a batch like this return it for another one.

Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon

If you are fishing in crystal clear waters for spooky fish you may want to fill your baitcast reel with fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon is invisible underwater and is the right choice when it comes to catching a wily fish that’s a bit smarter than the rest.

Fluorocarbon is easier to use than braid on a baitcast reel as it’s a bit thicker and will backlash a lot less. Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon line is excellent in terms of strength, low visibility, and low memory. It casts well and flows off the reel with ease, so you’ll still maintain some good distance and accuracy.n The only issue that fluorocarbon has, in general, is that it degrades very fast and you’ll have to replace it often.

Berkley XL Mono

This is a high-quality line from Berkley that is tough, durable and has low memory. The low memory makes it ideal for baitcast reels and you’ll be able to throw casts with the confidence that you won’t experience backlashes, wind knots, or overwinds.

Berkley XL Mono comes in a range of lengths and lb.test so you can choose the exact size you need for any occasion. The line also has high abrasion resistance, so when you do hook-up, you won’t have to worry about it snapping on a snag.

The line casts well for mono. Expect it to run smoothly off the reel so you can still get some solid distance and accuracy, but it won’t be as good as braid.

Overall a great line at a solid price.

Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid

Spiderwire are trying to take the braid to another level and make it invisible. They have done this by adding a special coating to the line so fish can’t see it, and it works, for a bit. Once the coating starts to come off or get stained, then it becomes visible again. Not a bad attempt. The coating also seems to be a bit sticky for some anglers out there which makes it hard to cast with a baitcast reel but these comments are few and far between.

Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid is a strong braid overall and will serve you well on water. It casts well when not sticky and has the advantage of being invisible for a while. It’s also pretty affordable as braid goes, I’d give it a go just to see.

The line comes in a range of sizes and lengths to match all your fishing needs and Spiderwire are a great brand as braid goes.

Power Pro Super Slick

Power Pro are known to make a great braided line and the Power Pro Super Slick line is no different. It’s super strong, abrasion-resistant, and is good value for money.

It casts super smoothly, the braid flies off the reel, so you can be sure to maintain those long accurate casts you’re used to.

Some people have experienced fraying and breakages but these cases are rare. Overall it’s a solid line worth going for that comes in a range of colors and sizes for any fishing situation.