What line should I use? Braided or mono?
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.
1711551
Any fish you would need to use a braided line for would be too much for that reel. Stick with mono.
298127
Braided line capacity at 100lb test holds 1,150yds of line, and at 80lb test, it holds 1,350yds. Mono line capacity at 50lb test holds 560yds, and at 80lb test, it holds 360yds.
1293553
Depends of the purpose, my friend. I purchased only one as I use it for checking mono compatibility during mastering. If you're mixing, you might want to consider getting a pair to check how the overall mix would sound (R+L), and how all elements sit on your mix. Cheers.
959170
I would have thought it held allot more line, than is stated, because it is a freakishly large reel! It is not stated, but I am sure this the box is quoted as standard Monofilament Line. & FYI: Gear Ratio is 4.9:1Boca PTs 80 - Line Capacity is: 420 Yards / 17 lb. test, 330 yds / 20 lb., 265 yds. / 25 lb. So, if you are like me and plan to use braided line as the core line and mono leaders, then you'll get allot more yardage of line on the spool. If you need a reel case, I recommend the size "LARGE" Shimano Neoprene reel cover.
2162973
both work but using a braided line will offer a significant advantage. You can spool more line in and the casting and retrieving will be much smoother. I use a 40 lb braided line on this reel which would equate to a 10 0r 12 mono. a braided line is more expensive but worth the money.
1932878
Black diamond lines are from.sweden but if u want the best line for this reel go with a braided spider wire. Reason being its not mono so it has no memory. Which makes it perfect for these reels. Also its extremely hard to break braided spider wire very awesome product... And its right here on Amazon woooooooo hope this helps ya and have fun me myself abu is the only reels for me and if u use that spidy wire youll feel the same. Good luck and Great fishing.
1620601
The fittings are the same (assume you're using standard stuff) so there is no problem using the braided lines instead of coppper lines.
926936
To be honest I don't know, but since the beading supply shops and websites that I have visited offer only the fused Fireline, I would suspect that it is preferable over the braided line for bead work. The braided Fireline appears to be a stronger line which comes in 65 and 80 lb strength, and is used primarily by fishermen. A beader doesn't need an 80 lb line to construct a 6 ounce necklace.
84425
As with most lines, some are slipprier than others. Braid is one that slips more often. The knots employed can be a key component in the equation. Not knowing which knots you employed makes it difficult. I have used the Palomar , Trilene, Uni knots with a fair amount of success. 8lb. Mono from Trilene which I have used extensively for many years, has not failed at the knot with the knots I have mentioned.
271741
I just purchased an ABF 50 and I purchased a 300 yard roll of Power Pro 30 lb (which is suppose to be the same diameter as 8 lb mono). I also purchased a bass pro brand 8lb mono line for backing. The Avenger ABF 50 says that it can hold 440 yards of 10 lb line So I used a bunch of calculations to see how much backing I needed. It was all for nothing.I kept having too much backing and the braided line was pushed all the way out to the very edge of the spool. I took ALL of the backing off and 300 yards of Power Pro 30 lb braid (green) fits perfectly!So in recap, ABF 50 = 300 yards of Power Pro 30 lb braided line with no backing. I just purchased an ABF 50 and I purchased a 300 yard roll of Power Pro 30 lb (which is suppose to be the same diameter as 8 lb mono). I also purchased a bass pro brand 8lb mono line for backing. The Avenger ABF 50 says that it can hold 440 yards of 10 lb line So I used a bunch of calculations to see how much backing I needed. It was all for nothing.I kept having too much backing and the braided line was pushed all the way out to the very edge of the spool. I took ALL of the backing off and 300 yards of Power Pro 30 lb braid (green) fits perfectly!So in recap, ABF 50 = 300... » Read More I just purchased an ABF 50 and I purchased a 300 yard roll of Power Pro 30 lb (which is suppose to be the same diameter as 8 lb mono). I also purchased a bass pro brand 8lb mono line for backing. The Avenger ABF 50 says that it can hold 440 yards of 10 lb line So I used a bunch of calculations to see how much backing I needed. It was all for nothing.I kept having too much backing and the braided line was pushed all the way out to the very edge of the spool. I took ALL of the backing off and 300 yards of Power Pro 30 lb braid (green) fits perfectly!So in recap, ABF 50 = 300 yards of Power Pro 30 lb braided line with no backing. « Show Less
1961018
If it's mono line it would hold 150-175 yds in Suffix Brand lines, these lines have thinner diameter than other brand lines of the same stren. Braid would hold 300yds. Other brand mono lines would hold 125yds top.
2162972
There must be very little difference between 14 and 17. I personally used power pro braid. 15 lb test with the equivalent to 4lb test mono. Works great for me.
170523
I would spool it up with 20lb test mono and for a leader I would use 50lb mono. If you want to fish on the bank of a lake, use a plastic rod holder (they sell them at Dicks). Fishing for cats requires a lot of patience, cast it out and wait for the fish to pick up your bait. Hope this helps
1069043
It is easy to handle and flexible, very similar to braided fishing line. Standard knots will slip, so you need to use knots designed for synthetic line i.e. Palomar, figure-8 . Very strong, would buy again
2073434
Yes;I always used braided line with my spinning reels,included my Daiwa Giant sized (80lbs.line)
2073430
Sure. Use mono backing (a LOT of mono backing or it would cost a fortune to spool with with braid). One of mine has 25lb mono, the other, 40lb braid with 40lb mono backing.
102174
I use specific reels for specific types of fishing. This will determine what type of backing I use for my braid. For surf fishing or freshwater, I use several layers of mono line for backing. For inshore or offshore, I use one layer of tape for backing to prevent slipping and spool the rest of the reel with the braid because I might need the maximum length of braid line for deeper depths.