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[drift]

Hi,I was recently given a reel that I plan on using for Coho this year.I need to get it spooled and I was wondering what everybody uses for line?What would be the minimum lb test you would use and how many yards?I mostly fish the Kitimat,Also does anybody use low profile reels for coho?Coho wont be here untill Sept so I have lots of time,just curious?

[Sterling C]

12lb maxima mainline should work well. As for low profile reels, ask Rodney, he likes to use them.

[drift]

Thanks Biff!

[Rodney]

Ya but I only catch small fish.

I like low profiles because they are flatter, easier on my hands, and lighter. You're fishing in Kitimat, the fish will probably be bigger, the line capacity of a low profile might not be enough (120 meters of 12lb test).

[drift]

Thanks Rod.So do you think 150 yards would be a safer bet?

[Rodney]

It depends on how fast you can run. Honestly others would be able to answer this question better than me as I have not fished in that area before.

[drift]

 ;Dthanks

[The Gilly]

It's going to depend on your leader.  A light leader means more mainline because you can't horse the fish in, you'll have to let it run. 

[TrophyHunter]

I personally use 15 lb Maxima mainline for all me salmon fishing.. the only exception would be on my Barfishing reel.... 15 lbs is light enough for coho and steelies but still has enough back bone to fight a big smelly spring

[Sam Salmon]

Put 200 yds of 12# Fireline on then add a topshot of mono=no need to run after fish.
Good advice about the longer rod.

[Murkeywaters]

Hi all,

newbie here form the UK (but now a BC resident so expect to see me on here regularly),

I'm just wondering why no one uses braid line for drift fishing? (I think that's the terms you use for running a float down a river)

I've not used it over here myself, but was going to as I figured it'd make for better float control (lower diameter=less surface drag) and better hook setting at range due to lack of stretch. So I'd just like to know if you guys know something I don't?

I've used it back in the UK and it was sweet - but the whloe setup back there was much lighter and for smaller fish. I know it's not as abraison resistant but having fished the vedder I wouldn't have thought that a problem (ie not many huge boulders for fish to get stuck behind) - even if that were the case a good lenght of mono leader would solve this.

I'm not wanting to sound like I'm critisising your methods, just curious what you think about this?

all the best,

cheers,

Paul.

[Fish Assassin]

Hey Paul, I use braid for my float fishing and love it despite some downside to it.

[drift]

Thanks for all the reply's!I was planning on using my 8 ft but I do have a 10.5 ft trophy xl(medium heavy)that has been collecting dust.As for living in Kitimat,it's a three minute walk to my fishing hole.The sad thing is due to employment changes I might be moving to Houston this summer.It's only 4 hours away from Kitimat so not too bad I guess.I can also fish the bulkley and morice which is near Houston.Anyways thanks again people!

[Eagleye]

Hey Murkeywaters...  don't hesitate to give braid a try... especially in murkey waters... lol. There are many advantages to using braid for river fishing.  Such as thinner diameter = more line cap, more sensitivity, it lasts a long time because it's not affected by UV rays and doesn't have memory, I find the birdsnest are easier to untangle, it has a 0.97 weight ratio and the water has a 1.0 weight ratio which means braid floats better than mono as it has a weight ratio of 1.15 , mono also absorbs water and braid doesn't.  I always use braid as my mainline, depending on the clarity of the water I add a topshot of mono, If the water is ultra clear I just add a longer/thinner topshot.  It is also more cost effective as you don't have to constantly respool entire spools of mono.  I think the reason why you don't see alot of people using it on the flows is because they don't think it is stealthy enough or they are just stuck in their ways.

[Griz]

I myself use a braided line for all of my river fishing. I use lines like Spider Wire Stealth & Fire Line and now I'm using Stren Super Braid. I have found them all to be very good for the different fishing I do. Ihave been using a braid line for atleast 10 years now with no problems as of yet. Griz.