MLXF + mono?

I know the consensus is MXF for mono and mlxf for braid. I’m pitching jigs /w the xtreme 69mlxf and 6# braid. i’m looking at trying mono and obviously don’t want to buy the 610mxf xtreme(i think thats what the new one comes in) if i don’t like it. will there be a whole lot of a difference if i’m using 6# sensation on the 69mlxf? i’ll be using it in around the 2ft-14ft range on rip rap/sand etc.

Whatever you do with 6# you can do with 8#, plus a little less stretch. Recently switched a 610mxf from sensation to Powerpro and very happy so far, but with the cold coming will be going back. I think if you like braid or mono the ml/m f/xf can be pretty versatile to either and whatever you are comfortable with.

I used sensation all last fall on my 6’6 MLF for saugers and walleye. I used 6# orange. Caught a lot of fish and never felt underpowered fishing in riprap from 8′ down to 28′

I would go with the 8lb. I personally think there is a lot less stretch than 6 lb. I will have to say this was done in mid July. May be the cold water/temps will cause each test line to be less stretchy.

FDR

I am basically a mono guy who fishes jigs a lot in sub freezing weather…tried every mono out there… My favs for strength and low stretch…
1) 6# Cortland endurance in hot tangerine (not easy to find)
2) 6# Sufix Siege in HI Viz Orange
I also fish 4# of the above w/o reservation…they are very strong lines…never needed any weight over 6# for Eyes…and I have caught a few

But I would recommend Sufix Ice Braid on the MLXF for plastics’. It has a soft tip and braid is very helpful for solid hooksets … I test drove both the new 610 Extremes, MXF and MLXF… That new grip is cold in the cold brother! I’ll keep my cork EX 69s for now

“… I test drove both the new 610 Extremes, MXF and MLXF… That new grip is cold in the cold brother! I’ll keep my cork EX 69s for now

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will there be a whole lot of a difference if i’m using 6# sensation on the 69mlxf? i’ll be using it in around the 2ft-14ft range on rip rap/sand etc.

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Verical jigging you will be ok…but come pitching time on long casts,heavier jig weights and BIG fish hard mouths you may find yourself a bit dissapointed in your hook up percentage. A 68mxf is my ideal mono rod, but a 66mf or 70mf will do nicely as well.
Good luck fishing !!!!