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FINS · Braided Line
FINS Crappie Braided Line, 12 lb, 4-Strand, 100 Yds, Slate Green
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- Item weight
- 1.92 ounces
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A 4-strand micro-diameter braided line in slate green that spools easily on ultralight spinning reels for crappie and panfish.
This 4 lb braided line comes in slate green on a 100-yard spool, made for ultralight spinning setups aimed at crappie and other panfish. Its thin four-strand build suits tiny jigs and light presentations, and the green tone blends in under the surface. Anglers who also chase perch, sunfish or the odd walleye on light gear can spool it on a small reel.
Best for
- Ultralight crappie jigging on dock systems and drop-offs
- Panfish presentations with lures as light as 1/64 oz
- Stealth presentations where thin diameter reduces visibility
Skip if
- You need heavy line for pike or bass in weeds
- You fish in clear water where any line is visible
Strengths
- Micro-diameter allows casting lures lighter than 1/64 oz on light line
- Firm, rounded shape prevents wind knots and spools smoothly
- Exceptional sensitivity for detecting light bites from small fish
Trade-offs
- Slate green color still visible in clear water
- Braided line requires backing or dacron on small spools to achieve capacity
- Breaks on sharp rocks more easily than monofilament at the same rating
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Float fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | braided fishing line |
|---|---|
| Line weight | 12 lb test |
| Yardage | 100 yards |
| Strands | 4 |
| Diameter | Micro-diameter |
| Memory | Low memory |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Slate GreenThis one | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Yellow | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Black | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Lb - 100 Yds, 2 Lb - 500 Yds, 2 Lb - 2000 Yds, 4 Lb - 100 Yds, 4 Lb - 500 Yds, 4 Lb - 2000 YdsThis one | Light line for panfish, trout and small lures on ultralight gear. |
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| 8 Lb - 100 Yds, 8 Lb - 500 Yds, 8 Lb - 2000 Yds | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 12 Lb - 100 Yds, 12 Lb - 500 Yds, 12 Lb - 2000 Yds | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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Facts
| Color | Slate Green |
|---|---|
| Color family | Natural |
| Line test | 4 lb |
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