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Bluegill and Panfish checklist · Line

Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb for Tennessee Bluegill and Panfish Fishing

Light line casts a split shot and a cricket without a weight.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb is on the bluegill and panfish checklist

Light line casts a split shot and a cricket without a weight.

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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.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itBarren Fork RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork River.See the spots →Where to use itBuffalo RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Buffalo River.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itCenter Hill LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Center Hill Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCherokee LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cherokee Lake.See the spots →

The Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb is on the bluegill and panfish checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb pairs with on the bluegill and panfish list

The rest of the bluegill and panfish checklist, each with its own page.

ComboZebco 33 spincast comboThe rod and reel most Tennessee anglers started on. Works.Why it is on the list →RodUgly Stik Elite ultralight spinning rodMakes a half-pound bluegill feel like a fish.Why it is on the list →HooksEagle Claw Aberdeen hooks, size 6 and 8Long shank so you can get it back out of a small mouth.Why it is on the list →WeightsWater Gremlin removable split shotOne or two shot a foot above the hook.Why it is on the list →FloatsThill Mini Shy Bite floatsSmall enough that a bluegill can pull it under.Why it is on the list →BaitBerkley PowerBait Power Honey WormsWhen the bait shop is out of crickets.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 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 →LineSeaguar InvizX fluorocarbon, 8 lbLow stretch to feel the bite and set a hook deep.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb questions

What is the Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb for?

Light line casts a split shot and a cricket without a weight. It is the line on the bluegill and panfish 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 XL, 4 lb good for in Tennessee?

The bluegill and panfish checklist covers bluegill, redear sunfish, sunfish, rock bass. Line is the cheapest thing in the kit and the one that fails most.

Where would I use the Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb?

On the Tennessee water that holds bluegill and panfish: Barren Fork, Barren Fork River, Buffalo River, Calf Killer River among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb?

The rest of the bluegill and panfish checklist, starting with Zebco 33 spincast combo, Ugly Stik Elite ultralight spinning rod, Eagle Claw Aberdeen hooks, size 6 and 8. 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 XL, 4 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 XL, 4 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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