Will this reel handke braided line well? Or, what type lines does this reel handle?
1722798
I Have 100 lb Powerpro braid in it - I troll fro muskie. Works very well. Can't comment on how it handles other lines.
1722799
it handles braided line just fine-put a couple of wraps of dacron line prior to putting on the new thin dia. braided lines.
1722800
I use the 600LC with mono for Chinook and Coho and braided for Sturgeon. In both cases it handles both lines with no problem.
1722801
It handles the braided line well. Love the reel and have caught some big fish with the reel and it brings the fish up with no difficulty.
1722802
I use the 600LC with braid trolling for bass with no problems so far. Set your drag right since there is very little stretch. I have a ten foot mono shock leader.On the 800 LC I use stainless wire and have caught plenty of bass and blues with no problemsGood luck
1722803
I use the 600LC with braid trolling for bass with no problems so far. Set your drag right since there is very little stretch. I have a ten foot mono shock leader. On the 800 LC I use stainless wire and have caught plenty of bass and blues with no problems Good luck
1722804
I've used lead core and it handled it just fine. Anything else is i.e. mono, braid, other should be fine.
1722805
I have been using braided line and it works well. However, I have been just back into fishing for a little over a year so it might help to talk to someone else. I like the reel, though, and would recommend it whole-heartedly!
1643422
Very soft tip on this thing. I wouldn't go over 1 1/4 oz. I used 1 oz cast masters no problem with a wright and McGill 2500 saltwater reel and 20 pound Seaguar Kanzen braid.......casts a mile.
1812540
I prefer larger "round" baitcasters for that task, although this one has a little bit larger spool than many low profile reels, so it is good with 14lb mono or 20lb braid. Although it's not really made for salt, it should be OK if you are meticulous about cleaning it afterwards.
1957850
Braided line works fine, just make sure you put 10-12 feet of monofilament line on the spool first so you will get some "grip" on the spool. If you don't the braided line may slip without the mono "leader" on the spool.
1755757
Sure;If you use 80 lbs.braided line can handle anything you hook,Ialways use 80lbs.braided line in all my reels.No problem at all.
1711550
I use Power Pro Braided, It's smaller in Diameter and the 50lb test is great for Striper and Muskie. Don't forget a metal lead if your thinking about toothed fish though.
660884
Wt 9.9 oz, max drag 14lb, mono capacity 10/210, 12/180, 14/150. Braid capacity 25/265, 30/165, 35/135. Given the max drag of 14lb, I would not go to braid. I am fishing for schooly striped bass with 10lb line. Reel is not meant for salt water, but with good cleaning, I will make do.
2061312
I use a 20lb braided line, so the Trio20 does great with that and light tackle.
391545
Yes, you can definitely fit that much braid on this reel, but also depends on the type of fishing you are doing. You should leave room for a mono top shot.
1688478
Yes it would. Many people now use smaller more expensive reels with braid. But the jig master will do the job with or without braid. If trolling yes the level wind is a better choice. Try a penn 320GT Same weight and dimensions as a jig master with a levelwind.
1335764
This reel though well made did not meet my line capacity needs and was returned. From handling it felt rugged and strong with a good drag. It came with a standard warranty. If it meets your needs I would recommend it as a good buy for the money.
2195180
That should be able to do that no problem. I was casting in Jetty Park Florida and was using some very heavy lead sinkers, I'd say around a ounce in total weight. I have a Okuma Avenger spinning reel the second biggest one I could get and had 35 pound braid on it, and had no issues. I'd imagine with the right reel, and proper line, you'd have no problem casting those weights.
228089
None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both caught on the backside of heavy logs and frayed on the edge of the log. None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both... » Read More None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both caught on the backside of heavy logs and frayed on the edge of the log. « Show Less
2073432
I got braid on mine now.it works great caught a nice bull shark last month with it.i use power pro ,bought it on amazon.500 yards of 80 pound power pro
287412
You can reel with either hand. The handle screws onto either side that you prefer. I have a 12' rod too, but the 4000 is a bit small for it. But yes it would work, though a 6000 or 7000 or 8000 hold more line.
1731814
Hello,This reel is available only in a right hand retrieve. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can help you with. Thanks,Brian @ ALFC
2125492
I usually don't use braid but I do have a 6000 Soccoro that I think holds 20 lb mono and a 7ft ugly stick that I pair together. Are you going to catch catfish or fish from a boat both would be suitable