Braided Line question

foxer · 12-05-2003, 09:03 AM

Just bought a new Berkely 9' 6" for jig fishing rated 8-12. My question is what test of braided line, say Firewire can I use without overloading the rod?

crabbait · 12-05-2003, 09:53 AM

To purely answer your question, overloading the rod is more a question of technique than line rating. Point the rod straight up with enough load and 10lb mono and you will break the tip. With the same line, grab the rod well above the cork with the rod loaded and it will break. Physics.

Most folks use 20lb Powerpro for the setup you are considering. Just remember that you save the rod by using the drag and the rod as a unit to avoid stressing the rod beyond its design limitations.

SciGuy · 12-05-2003, 10:04 AM

I agree, 20 lb Fireline or PowerPro.

SHOUGALNITE · 12-05-2003, 10:04 AM

If you have your drag set rite you should have no problems. My uncle uses 80# braided line on his 15-30 eagle claw.

12-05-2003, 10:21 AM

I have the same rod and use 20lb PowerPro on it. Just remember that your rod will give out before the line will :shocked: That's why I use a mono leader with my bobber/jig setup.

Full Freezer · 12-05-2003, 10:38 AM

Hi-vis yellow 20lb Powerpro is what I like to use.

Just like they said, don't "high stick" your rod

The Greek · 12-05-2003, 04:10 PM

14 lb. fireline in green is what I use without problems and plenty of success.

float2ber · 12-05-2003, 05:53 PM

50#. It doesn't dig into itself on the reel like the smaller diameter stuff does. I use UG Maxima for the leader below a swivel and it works fine.

Thumper · 12-05-2003, 06:21 PM

Soft wrists. Soft elbows. BE the fish. :smile:

KChookem · 12-05-2003, 06:23 PM

For my style of Flobber fishing, after trying several of the thinner lines (e.g. 20#), I found I was spending too much time pulling it off an eye or reel after it whipped around in the wind. Also it does not dig into the spool of line. Now with 50# (for Steelhead)or 80# (for Salmon)Tuf Line, that problem has been significantly reduced. The reason for 50 or 80 is that I use a different amount of weight, and the smaller 50# does better with a small jig and float. Also these larger sizes of Tuf Line are easier for me to see to mend. My son has begun using the yellow Tuf-Line XP and so far, he likes it.

foxer · 12-05-2003, 11:36 PM

Thanks for all of the info. This will be my first experience with a braided line on a spinning reel.

SciGuy · 12-06-2003, 06:52 AM

float2ber,
Can you cast light gear with 50 lb braid?

float2ber · 12-06-2003, 10:09 AM

50# for the bobber/float rod works fine. For spinners I use 30# braid. Both are spinning outfits. Hope this helps.