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Going to be spooling a bunch of reels 30-80 lb braid


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That's what I was looking at a 1500 yards spool and a smaller spool for the smaller reels


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Been using it for years on my halibut reels and it cant be beat.

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Hollow? JB

Solid? PowerPro or MaxCuatro


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Solid. 80lb. Is all we use for are big reels and it last's forever.

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I’ve been buying bulk spectra online. It’s WAY cheaper and seems just as good. I spooled a couple of electric Downriggers with 1000’ of 200# Spectra each and I still have 1000’ left on the spool. I think 1000 yards was $50 and I don’t notice a difference between the other Downrigger braids.

I use bulk Spectra on my Downrigger reels as well….I think I’m using 60# braid on those reels. I love braid for Downrigger fishing. I can load up the Lamiglass 9’6” glass rod in the rigger and when it trips the hook is set since there’s virtually no stretch.


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Originally Posted by Irving_D
That's what I was looking at a 1500 yards spool and a smaller spool for the smaller reels

you can get 3000yd spools, I got one of 65lb that I've severals off of.


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you can get good deals on eBay if you look for them.


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I gave up on Power Pro years ago but it may have been improved along the way. It had a rather loose weave IMO.

I switched to Jerry Brown Line 1 and consider it vastly better.

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Jbraid seems to work fine for me

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Hollow: JB or Diamond

Non-hollow: Diamond (Momoi) or Suffix. The number of carriers depends on the braid size and usage.

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I bought some Fins braid a few years ago at a sports show. I really like it.


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I’ve used 30lb TuffLine XP for years. The yellar one.

Always been happy with it. Holds up well, casts beautifully, and no issues holding knots.

Haven’t tried many others.


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Originally Posted by Capt_Craig
Hollow: JB or Diamond

Non-hollow: Diamond (Momoi) or Suffix. The number of carriers depends on the braid size and usage.


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I wasn't even aware of hollow core line or its applications until a week ago, but I like what I have been reading about it and I may end up dropping the money to get started with it. I dropped a lot of money on my reels I may as well go with quality line. Primarily I will be chasing Rooster fish, cubera snappers, groupers and tuna in Panama out of kayaks in Panama. If I'm am real lucky a sailfish or marlin may get hooked


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Originally Posted by AcesNeights
I’ve been buying bulk spectra online. It’s WAY cheaper and seems just as good. I spooled a couple of electric Downriggers with 1000’ of 200# Spectra each and I still have 1000’ left on the spool. I think 1000 yards was $50 and I don’t notice a difference between the other Downrigger braids.

I use bulk Spectra on my Downrigger reels as well….I think I’m using 60# braid on those reels. I love braid for Downrigger fishing. I can load up the Lamiglass 9’6” glass rod in the rigger and when it trips the hook is set since there’s virtually no stretch.


I ran one downrigger with braid and one with steel cable this year, just to see if there was a difference. Blowback wasn’t as bad, no “singing”, and I caught 20% more fish when using the same gear.

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Caught 20% with the braid?


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