Choosing which lbs test line you are going to use depends on what fish you are looking for. But as a rule of thumb, the smaller the line the narrower it's diameter, so the less likely it is to put off the fish.
[header] How to choose fishing line [title] Get the appropriate strength line. [step] Before you choose a line, be clear about what kind of fishing you are taking on. Fishing lines have a pound-test strength, which can go from one pound all the way up to 75.