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Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb for Tennessee Catfish Fishing

Abrasion resistant and cheap enough to respool often.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb is on the catfish checklist

Abrasion resistant and cheap enough to respool often.

LineBerkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lbAbrasion resistant and cheap enough to respool often.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.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itBoone LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Boone Lake.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 itCheatham LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cheatham Lake.See the spots →

The Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb is on the catfish checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb pairs with on the catfish list

The rest of the catfish checklist, each with its own page.

RodUgly Stik Catfish casting rod, 7 ft medium-heavyBuilt for sitting in a rod holder with a bait on the bottom.Why it is on the list →ReelAbu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3Line capacity for a big blue in current, with a clicker for bait fishing.Why it is on the list →HooksTeam Catfish Double Action circle hooks, 8/0Let the fish load the rod. No hookset needed.Why it is on the list →HooksEagle Claw Lazer circle hooks, 3/0For channel cats on cut bait and dip bait.Why it is on the list →RigSinker slides and no-roll sinkers, 2 to 4 ozA Santee rig that holds in dam tailwater current.Why it is on the list →BaitTeam Catfish Sudden Impact dip baitChannel cats in summer, on a dip worm.Why it is on the list →
All 11 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 →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 Big Game, 30 lb questions

What is the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb for?

Abrasion resistant and cheap enough to respool often. It is the line on the catfish 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, 30 lb good for in Tennessee?

The catfish checklist covers catfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish. Line is the cheapest thing in the kit and the one that fails most.

Where would I use the Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb?

On the Tennessee water that holds catfish: Barren Fork, Boone Lake, 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 Big Game, 30 lb?

The rest of the catfish checklist, starting with Ugly Stik Catfish casting rod, 7 ft medium-heavy, Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3, Team Catfish Double Action circle hooks, 8/0. The checklist page has all 11 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, 30 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, 30 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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