Trout line

Has anyone used trout magnets S.O.S. line? i have a spool of it in 2 pound test, but idk if its any good. I normally use trilene XL in 4 pound test, but this year i wanted to change it up and use 2 pound test. Should i stick with the trilene in 2 pound or use the S.O.S. line? 

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ORIGINAL: slimyrock

2lb test which I guess would be around .006  (5x),  could  get away with using as a tippet.  But spooling it up on a spinning reel....well.....you'll probaby lose your lure on the slightest hang up. IMO

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I use 6 lb Vanish for steel and stockies

I use standard 4 lb mono when I have to, but I like to use my steelie line if I have it, Tectan 8.6lb test that is the same as standard 4lb diam mono. It's strong stuff, but any quality 4lb should be fine.
I would only use 2lb if your fishing a lake and I would use a longer rod, suck as Whuppin Stick 8.5" crappie rod or something like that. I would not use 2lb in the streams, the extra pressure from a fish running in the current adds extra stress on your connections. Plus any little fray or nick in the line will be compounded. I've used some 2lb as leader material on some of my ice rods for pellet heads and have had two lost fish this year with the line breaking. Now both trout were larger 14-17", but 2lb was just too light for that application.
 
Just my thoughts !

i like to bust the brush while fishing for the stockies so i use #4 just to be able to save some hooks from the bushes...if fishing steel i switch to #6 just to be able to use a little muscle...its all in personal preference so find what you like

Good line, but if it gets overexposed to the sun, it will weaken!

You can definitely get away with 2 lb line if you know what you're doing. Especially when fishing for stocked trout in Pennsylvania.

Think about it. How many stocked trout do you catch that weigh more than two pounds? And remember that with the proper technique and drag you can bring in fish way over the test strength.

The 2 lb line class record for brown trout is 20 lb 12 oz. For rainbow trout it's 26 lb 1 oz.

I usually use the smallest line I can get away with in any situation. When fishing for stocked trout in Pennsylvania that means either 2 lb test or, at most, 4 lb test (for high, fast or snag-filled waters).

What are the advantages? Beyond added sensitivity, there's a good chance you'll catch more fish; especially as the season progresses and the fish see more anglers. Lower diameter line is not only more difficult for fish to see, it also gives you a more natural presentation.

If you're uncomfortable using 2 lb line, I'd recommend spooling with 4 lb Trilene XL as you usually do, but attaching a 2 lb test flourocarbon leader with a blood knot. You'll see better results, and your confidence in the line will probably improve.