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Old 11-03-2009, 04:20 PM Reply With Quote #1
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Default braid size - what do you use?

Hi Guys, just curious what size braids do you all use for max distance with out windknot problems?
Old 11-03-2009, 07:24 PM Reply With Quote #2
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10# on emblem pro and 30# on daiwa saltist 30lw
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65 lb saltiga on 525 mag (bait), and 40 power pro on abu 6500ct (lures).
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I only use braid for plugging. 50lb. Cortland Master Braid.
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65# bg braid on saltist 20lw, 6600 c5, torium 14, b4 i sold my 975, and 50-70# braid on my VS
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50# of tuf-line plus on my 25ZB
Old 11-13-2009, 06:57 PM Reply With Quote #7
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Ive been using 10 pound fireline on everything and never cut myself, and never lost a fish and ive caught many over 30 lbs. By the way 10 pound fireline breaks at a hair over 28 pounds,20 pound fireline breaks at a little over 45 pounds dry.
Old 11-13-2009, 07:20 PM Reply With Quote #8
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I use 20lb Sufix Performance Braid with a 65lb PowerPro casting leader on my 5-6 oz distance rigs (spinners).

I use 30lb Sufix Performance Braid with a 100lb PowerPro casting leader on my 7-8 oz distance rigs (spinners).

I use 40lb Sufix Performance Braid with a 100lb PowerPro casting leader on my heavers (spinners).
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