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Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb for Tennessee Bank and Pier Fishings

One spool covers bass, cats and bluegill from the bank.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb is on the bank and pier fishing checklist

One spool covers bass, cats and bluegill from the bank.

LineBerkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lbOne spool covers bass, cats and bluegill from the bank.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a line like this on Tennessee water

Line is the cheapest thing in the kit and the one that fails most. Monofilament stretches and is forgiving on trout and crappie; fluorocarbon sinks and disappears in clear water, which is most of the tailwaters and the highland reservoirs; braid has no stretch and cuts through the grass at Chickamauga and the timber at Norris. The line on each checklist is the one that suits that kit’s lures and cover.

Change it more often than feels necessary. Sun, rock ledges and the zebra mussels on the Tennessee River chew through line, and a fresh spool costs less than one lost fish. Check the last few feet by hand before every trip.

Goes with

What the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb pairs with on the bank and pier fishing list

The rest of the bank and pier fishing checklist, each with its own page.

Rod holdersBank rod holders, 2 packSet two rods and watch the tips.Why it is on the list →Tackle boxPlano 3700 tackle boxes and a soft bagOne box per species kit on this page.Why it is on the list →ChairFolding camp chair with a rod holderFour hours on a pier is longer than it sounds.Why it is on the list →Bucket5 gallon bucket with a seat lidBait, catch and a seat in one.Why it is on the list →NetLong-handle landing netPiers are high; a long handle reaches the water.Why it is on the list →TerminalTerminal tackle kit: hooks, swivels, sinkers, floatsEverything a bank rig needs in one tray.Why it is on the list →
All 10 items

Same job, other fishing

Other lines on the Tennessee checklists

LineSeaguar Red Label fluorocarbon, 15 lbSinks, holds up on rock and riprap, and nearly disappears in clear water.Why it is on the list →LinePowerPro braid 10 lb with a Seaguar fluorocarbon leader 8 lbBraid for feel, a fluoro leader so the bait is not tied to a visible line.Why it is on the list →LineBerkley Trilene XL, 6 lbLimp mono that casts a 1/16 oz jig and shows a light bite.Why it is on the list →LineBerkley Trilene XL, 4 lbLight line casts a split shot and a cricket without a weight.Why it is on the list →LineBerkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lbAbrasion resistant and cheap enough to respool often.Why it is on the list →LinePowerPro braid, 30 lbCuts through current below the dams; add a 20 lb fluoro leader.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb questions

What is the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb for?

One spool covers bass, cats and bluegill from the bank. It is the line on the bank and pier fishing checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb good for in Tennessee?

It is on the bank and pier fishing checklist. Line is the cheapest thing in the kit and the one that fails most.

What goes with the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb?

The rest of the bank and pier fishing checklist, starting with Bank rod holders, 2 pack, Plano 3700 tackle boxes and a soft bag, Folding camp chair with a rod holder. The checklist page has all 10 items.

Is there a different line for other fishing?

Yes: Seaguar Red Label fluorocarbon, 15 lb on the largemouth bass list; PowerPro braid 10 lb with a Seaguar fluorocarbon leader 8 lb on the smallmouth bass list; Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb on the crappie list.

How much does the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 12 lb in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

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