Using Ande For Mainline?

[Tailwalker]

I use Power Pro 40# for the mainline and my leader is only about 4 ft. of 40 lb mono. Release clips directly to braid and stays on most of the time (you might have to put it all the way to the black line). A lot less resistence when trolling deep and hook ups are more solid as there is very little stretch. I like the feel of the direct connection to the fish. Certainly for hali, the braid is great because you can easily feel the bottom composition and any nibble.

[Sushihunter]

I have been using Ande 25 lbs as main line for years, and have had no problems. I purchase it on a large spool that holds 4,000 yards. My last purchase was in 2009 and cost $99.99.

That is exactly what I did some years ago. I would fill the reels to capacity and then strip off about 40 or 50 feet before each trip or if I noticed any nicks in the line. Doing this I could get two seasons out of the line without any problem.

The only problem I had was guests who would lock down on the reel handles and break off a fish at the flasher because he refused to let the fish run. Since going from a 9' Shimano Downrigger rod to a 10.5' "Mooching rod", that problem went away.

I also use 60# Triplefish for hoochies and 40# Maxima for Anchovy rigs.

[AlK]

The only problem I had was guests who would lock down on the reel handles and break off a fish at the flasher because he refused to let the fish run. Since going from a 9' Shimano Downrigger rod to a 10.5' "Mooching rod", that problem went away.

For those that are new to salmon fishing, they get to use a level wind on which I have preset the drag and I tell them do not adjust anything - just turn the handle. Works on my boat.