downrigger line

[BP Swing]

Reluctantly I have to get rid of my flea ficker 20 lb line on my downrigger rods (getting too old). Since its no longer made the only thing similar is blood run 30 lb but I think 30 is too heavy. I dont feel like changing it in mid summer either so Id like to know what others are using on their downrigger rods as a good general all around Trout/salmon line. Thanks BP

 

I guess I could use the 30 with a flouro leader but hate having the extra connection knot.

[TyeeTanic]

A lot of guys (including myself) use 30 lb big game. Works well to keep the fleas off.

We then use 20 lb fluoro leader, about 15 ft. I use a double uni knot to tie the leader.

[BP Swing]

If Im going to use 30 then I may as well use the Blood run which is flea resistant. I figured there was no way around the flouro leader and never really had any issues with the back to back uni knot except its still one more link to break. Why they discontinued the flea flicker is beyond me.Thanks.

[BAITNH]

I  used   3olb  Big Game  last year   and it did  not help  for me  still  had those  all over the line

[Fishy]

Try calling Fishy Business on Keuka Lake for #20 flea flicker. He has a big spool that can help you with the flea problem.

[BP Swing]

They havent made that line in like 2-3 yrs now so it must be an old spool.

[Fishy]

2013 spool new ,have been selling it well because of the reason not being made anymore. Just throwing it out to you. I use it to fill customers reels when they want line to get rid of Fleas. I use Blood Run also myself.

[BP Swing]

So I would have to drive down there to get it? You don't happen to have any mailable spools do you?