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What line do I put on my bait caster?
Posted on 5/4/17 at 9:57 am
Posted on 5/4/17 at 9:57 am
I was recently gifted an ambassadeur. I am not the best with bait casters, but I want to make this my go to pole. Using it for saltwater. I've made the mistake of putting braid on a bait caster before. So I want to go with mono. I just haven't used mono in a long time so I'm not really sure what's what.
Recommendations appreciated.
Recommendations appreciated.
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Posted on 5/4/17 at 9:58 am to tigersownall
Big game
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:00 am to tigersownall
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Using it for saltwater.
quote:How was it a mistake? You really ought to try again.
I've made the mistake of putting braid on a bait caster before
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:00 am to tigersownall
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I've made the mistake of putting braid on a bait caster before
Why do you consider this a mistake? I use nothing but braid on my baitcasters saltwater fishing.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:01 am to Mark Makers
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:03 am to AlxTgr
Agree. Braid casts better than any other line on my reels.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:08 am to tigersownall
Trilene is the king of offshore
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:19 am to Mark Makers
Just remember the birds nest being a bitch.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:24 am to reds on reds on reds
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30lb. powerpro
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:55 am to tigersownall
Buy you a bottle or braid aid to spray on the line every now and again. You will never have a issue
Posted on 5/4/17 at 10:56 am to Janky
Mostly fresh water fishin, but I've always liked tried and true 12 lb. Stren for most any reel any application.
Currently using Pline CXX, and by comparison to the Stren the 12 lb. test is much stronger but also much stiffer, larger diameter. I feel like it would be great for salt water applications.
Currently using Pline CXX, and by comparison to the Stren the 12 lb. test is much stronger but also much stiffer, larger diameter. I feel like it would be great for salt water applications.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 12:40 pm to Janky
This is what I use on all my spinning reels. frick it. I'll give it a shot.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 1:41 pm to tigersownall
Berkley Big Game #20 is damn good in saltwater. Braid wouldn't be a bad choice either. Power Pro Slick is my go to.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 1:51 pm to redfishfan
All bait casters will backlash regardless of which line you put on it if its not set properly. The key to not backlashing a bait caster is having the reel set correctly for the weight of the bait your throwing.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:30 pm to tigersownall
40# suffix 832 is my recommendation. It has a short break-in period, and after that it's as smooth as silk. I love that stuff. Waaaay better than regular power pro and a little more durable the PP Super Slick (which would be my second recommendation.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:11 pm to The Last Coco
I love the 30lb Fins Windtamer.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:15 pm to GeauxTime9
quote:I want to try that Shock Absorbing. I'd love to have some braid with stretch.
Fins
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:17 pm to RUNDMC
quote:
All bait casters will backlash regardless of which line you put on it if its not set properly. The key to not backlashing a bait caster is having the reel set correctly for the weight of the bait your throwing.
This. Braid or mono makes not a bit of difference. Both with backlash if tension knob is too loose and your not use to throwing it. It would be wise to start off with 12-20 lb mono (I personally like Ande). Its cheaper than braid so if you have to cut it all out and start over again with fresh line its not a problem.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:38 pm to Saskwatch
12 Lb Stren and done
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