Quote Originally Posted by Mash Davis View Post
I just bought my first baitcast rod and reel and I have a question. What is the best line to put on it for all around
presentations? I plan to fish both topwater as well as soft plastics in Texas Rig, drop shot, and weightless as well as some crank baits. I've tried to do research but all I found were guys who have numerous baitcasts with numerous line types on them. Needless to say I'm not rich and can't afford multiple rods with multiple types of line. I've got some 15 pound test mono but not sure if that is best for all around.

Any help you guys can provide would be appreciated.
For me, the best all-purpose line is 12-pound test; heavy enough if you fish around cover and light enough not to mess too much with the action of lighter baits or crankbaits. That 15-pound test you're using might be inhibiting their action somewhat.

If you fish clear water a lot, go with flourocarbon. If not, monofilament.

You can use more expensive, better line (or maybe go flouro over mono) if you fill about 1/4 to 1/2 of your spool with cheaper line first (called "backing" or "filler" line). Tie the backing to your good line with a uni-knot.

Make sure to fill your spool almost completely, about 1/8" from the absolute top. You won't get good casting distance if you don't.