The Best Fishing Line for Trolling

Jim Hagerty

Trolling is a popular method of fishing for a variety of species. Trolling successfully depends on several factors that begin with choosing the proper line.
A good trolling line should sink well and be capable of cutting through water without stretching. While there is an array of trolling lines out there, a select handful are trusted and preferred by professional and recreational anglers.

Sea King Ultra

Trolling and casting lines by Sea King Ultra are known for their special gel-spun polyethylene fiber line that sinks nicely and are known not to stretch and bend.

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Cabela's Ripcord Si

Cabela's Ripcord Si is a metered trolling line that incrementally changes color every 10 yards. It is a thin, braided and silicone-coated and is made to break the surface quickly. Cabela's Lead Core is also a high performance trolling line.

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Monel Trolling Wire

Monel Trolling Wire, by American Fishing Wire, is made from a nickel-copper alloy. Known to resist corrosion, Monel is extremely kink and stretch resistant and available in 20-, 30- and 40-lb. test spools. American Fishing Wire's stainless steel trolling line is also an industry-leader.

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Mason Lead Core

Mason Lead Core trolling line is a quick-sinking nylon line wound over a lead core. It's known for being very pliable and strong with good-to-excellent control. Both sizes (27- and 36-lb. test) are color-metered and come in 100-yard spools.

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Opti-Tackle Copper

Opti-Tackle copper trolling line is a fast-sinking line (about 5 to 9 feet per every ten yards), known for its strong, seven-strand construction. With 30- and 45-lb. test options, Opti-Tackle line is ready-rigged and can be comfortably fished in deep water (60 to 90 feet).

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Cortland Monofilament

Cortland monofilament, namely the Flea Flicker series, is premium trolling line known for quick sinking, resistance to abrasions and stretching and fighting off fleas and other invasive substances that stick to the line in some waters.

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Fluorocarbon Line

Fluorocarbon lines have the minimal stretch of a monofilament and the strength of a braided line. Most fluorocarbon lines have a quick sink rate and good control. The Bass Pro Shops XPS Signature Series is a popular fluorocarbon line for trolling.

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Resources

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Article Written By Jim Hagerty

Jim Hagerty is a writer and journalist who began writing professionally in 1996. He has had articles published in the "Rock River Times," "Builder's Journal" and various websites. He earned a Bachelor of Science in public relations and journalism from Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

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