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Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb for Tennessee Crappie Fishing

Limp mono that casts a 1/16 oz jig and shows a light bite.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb is on the crappie checklist

Limp mono that casts a 1/16 oz jig and shows a light bite.

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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, 6 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 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 →Where to use itCherokee LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cherokee Lake.See the spots →

The Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb is on the crappie checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb pairs with on the crappie list

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

PoleB’n’M Buck’s Graphite jig pole, 10 ftReach brush piles and dock edges without casting over them.Why it is on the list →RodUgly Stik Elite 6 ft 6 in light spinning rodFor casting jigs under a float along riprap and creek channels.Why it is on the list →ReelPflueger Trion 25 spinning reelSmall, smooth, and cheap enough to own two.Why it is on the list →Jig bodiesBobby Garland Baby Shad, 2 inThe standard crappie plastic in Tennessee. Carry monkey milk and blue ice.Why it is on the list →JigheadsCrappie jigheads, 1/16 and 1/32 oz, size 2 hookLight heads for a slow fall around brush.Why it is on the list →FloatThill Crappie Cork slip floatSet the depth once you find them and keep the jig there.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, 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 →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, 6 lb questions

What is the Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb for?

Limp mono that casts a 1/16 oz jig and shows a light bite. It is the line on the crappie 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, 6 lb good for in Tennessee?

The crappie checklist covers crappie. Line is the cheapest thing in the kit and the one that fails most.

Where would I use the Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb?

On the Tennessee water that holds crappie: Barren Fork, Boone Lake, Calf Killer River, Center Hill Lake among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Berkley Trilene XL, 6 lb?

The rest of the crappie checklist, starting with B’n’M Buck’s Graphite jig pole, 10 ft, Ugly Stik Elite 6 ft 6 in light spinning rod, Pflueger Trion 25 spinning reel. 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, 4 lb on the bluegill and panfish list.

How much does the Berkley Trilene XL, 6 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, 6 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.

Keep going

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