12-Pound Line
A 12-pound test monofilament line is best for shoreline fishing, which is where small flounder generally are found. Water disturbance is less severe near the shoreline, so a 12-pound test monofilament line is sufficient for inshore currents. Use 12-pound test monofilament line only with light tackle. Check the breaking strength of the line if you are uncertain. You can find the breaking strength of the test line on the package.
15-Pound Line
Boat anglers fishing offshore, but not along extremely strong currents, must use a strong line. A 15-pound monofilament test line is thin enough to go undetected by fish, but strong enough to hold flounder and other large fish that take the bait. Use a clinch knot to tie the line to the eye of the weight.
30-Pound Line
Thread a standard flounder rig with 30-pound test monofilament leader. A 30-pound test monofilament leader features extreme shock strength, abrasion resistance and the knot strength to hold terminal tackle. Leader is available in wheels and coils. Tie the leader to a trolling sinker and then tie the sinker to the line. A 30-pound test monofilament leader is durable enough for extreme water agitation and is the best line for dragging tackle across the bottom of a lake for flounder. Deep-sea anglers must always use a 30-pound test monofilament line to compensate for the large fish found in deeper waters.
