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MAKAI · 07-29-2013, 05:26 PM

Ditch the braid and practice w something like 17# mono. When you get the hang of it go w about 40 or 50# braid. No need for shock leader. Just a swivel and about 3' of 30 or 40# leader ought to suffice for most applications
An 11' rod and 20# braid, you're just gonna get your finger sliced up.
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07-29-2013, 05:26 PM	#22
MAKAI Too old to give a.... iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,506	Ditch the braid and practice w something like 17# mono. When you get the hang of it go w about 40 or 50# braid. No need for shock leader. Just a swivel and about 3' of 30 or 40# leader ought to suffice for most applications An 11' rod and 20# braid, you're just gonna get your finger sliced up. Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device Last edited by MAKAI; 07-29-2013 at 10:13 PM..