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flyromeo3 · 08-13-09, 05:24 PM

I'm taking my brothers boat out tomorrow morning to one of my fishing spots by the continental shelf [ probably around 80 miles out ]

I'm spooling some new line into my rods and notice that the line seems weak.
[ its old ]
Is there something out there thats like that spider wire line.

Has the strength say of 30lb test line but the diameter of 12lb test.
Sports Authority for some reason doesnt know what im talking about.

i just dont know of any fishing stores here that carry it.
That and I havent bought fishing line in years. so i dont know whats new out there

Dicks sporting goods?

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spanky · 08-13-09, 05:35 PM

i bought some red string, it's like spiderwire but i have no clue what it's called. iirc it was 50lb and must've been 12lb size. not sure what kind of reels you're using but if it's baitcaster keep in mind if you birdnest one of those it's pretty unpossible to fix without cutting.

eta: i've seen it in walmart, kmart, etc so i'm sure any place that sells sporting goods should have it but yes, i'm certain dick's would.

**Nightshade** · 08-13-09, 05:37 PM

Deep sea I would go with a minimum of 30lb braided line and a solid baitcasting reel. From there set your drag to half the lines rated capacity and you should be good as long as you let the fish run itself out, you try bringing him straight in and it will snap easily.

flyromeo3 · 08-13-09, 08:58 PM

i ended up picking up 30lb test PENN line. Normally 20lb test is .45mm in diameter. This 30lb is .44mm. So this seemed to be close to what i wanted.

Thanks

**Nightshade** · 08-13-09, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyromeo3

i ended up picking up 30lb test PENN line. Normally 20lb test is .45mm in diameter. This 30lb is .44mm. So this seemed to be close to what i wanted.

Thanks

Straight Trilene?
I would go braided, it works better in the long run.

whoaitslen2 · 08-14-09, 12:02 AM

For baitcasters I load up with spectra then top it off with about 150 yards of monofilament (spectra being about twice the strength of mono... ex: 40lb spectra/20lb mono). Spectra will last for years as long as its packed down tight. Then all you have to do is change out the topshot every few trips. Saves time and money. Albright knot for the spectra to mono connection.

As for brands... for spectra I use spiderwire for under 40lbs, Izorline for anything heavier. For mono I like Pline, Maxima, or if Im lazy Ill go to Big 5 and get Trilene Big Game or Ande. As long as the line hasnt been sitting on the shelves for months.

**Nightshade** · 08-14-09, 01:14 AM

Hmmm never mixed like that Len, might have to give it a try next time I head out to the ocean.

flipped cracka · 08-14-09, 09:40 AM

we're going fishing tomorrow morning at a local lake (santa ana river lake for you socalers). i got a couple of poles and a tackle box from my father-in-law, but i have a feeling i'm gonna have to replace a lot of stuff because it's all old.

**Nightshade** · 08-14-09, 08:23 PM

Old isn't bad in fact once you clean it up a bit it works better than some of the newer stuff.

08-13-09, 05:35 PM	#2
spanky I go duffy on dem bitches Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana Posts: 26,638	i bought some red string, it's like spiderwire but i have no clue what it's called. iirc it was 50lb and must've been 12lb size. not sure what kind of reels you're using but if it's baitcaster keep in mind if you birdnest one of those it's pretty unpossible to fix without cutting. eta: i've seen it in walmart, kmart, etc so i'm sure any place that sells sporting goods should have it but yes, i'm certain dick's would. __________________ www.BayouShooter.com - Louisiana Firearm Discussion "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." - Karl Marx

08-13-09, 08:58 PM	#4
flyromeo3 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queens NY Posts: 6,658	i ended up picking up 30lb test PENN line. Normally 20lb test is .45mm in diameter. This 30lb is .44mm. So this seemed to be close to what i wanted. Thanks __________________ 2006 Acura TL 2000 Audi S4

08-14-09, 12:02 AM	#6
whoaitslen2 cali whore Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: seaweed jungle Posts: 6,113	For baitcasters I load up with spectra then top it off with about 150 yards of monofilament (spectra being about twice the strength of mono... ex: 40lb spectra/20lb mono). Spectra will last for years as long as its packed down tight. Then all you have to do is change out the topshot every few trips. Saves time and money. Albright knot for the spectra to mono connection. As for brands... for spectra I use spiderwire for under 40lbs, Izorline for anything heavier. For mono I like Pline, Maxima, or if Im lazy Ill go to Big 5 and get Trilene Big Game or Ande. As long as the line hasnt been sitting on the shelves for months. __________________ cartel roach ltd \| viper v5

08-14-09, 09:40 AM	#8
flipped cracka BOOM goes the dynamite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: in a van down by the rive Posts: 17,865	we're going fishing tomorrow morning at a local lake (santa ana river lake for you socalers). i got a couple of poles and a tackle box from my father-in-law, but i have a feeling i'm gonna have to replace a lot of stuff because it's all old. __________________ <- click me, i'm fun.

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08-13-09, 05:37 PM	#3
Nightshade un-Touch'd krew Join Date: May 2001 Location: My own level of hell Posts: 49,619	Deep sea I would go with a minimum of 30lb braided line and a solid baitcasting reel. From there set your drag to half the lines rated capacity and you should be good as long as you let the fish run itself out, you try bringing him straight in and it will snap easily.

08-14-09, 01:14 AM	#7
Nightshade un-Touch'd krew Join Date: May 2001 Location: My own level of hell Posts: 49,619	Hmmm never mixed like that Len, might have to give it a try next time I head out to the ocean.

08-14-09, 08:23 PM	#9
Nightshade un-Touch'd krew Join Date: May 2001 Location: My own level of hell Posts: 49,619	Old isn't bad in fact once you clean it up a bit it works better than some of the newer stuff.