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Originally Posted by 5 String Bass
Thanks again to everyone for pitching in their 2 cents. Any thoughts about the greenies vs. the Z series? How are these with Braid? Thanks in advance.
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There's no real mechanical difference between the 704 greenies and the Zs. Every part is interchangeable. Don't let anyone try to steer you into paying a premium price for a greenie. There are some major differences between the early 700 reels and even the 704 greenies. Some 700 parts are hard to come by, and unlike the case between the green and black 704s, there are some major mechanical differences between the 700, and the 704s.
About the only difference worth talking about is that the later gold machined spools that were introduced around 1992 or so are much stronger than the old cast aluminum green and black spools. But, a gold spool will fit on a green 704.
If you want a low stretch, small diameter "superline" that's very compatable with 704s, try Fireline. A 704 will hold a full 300 yard spool of 20# Fireline, with just 10 yards or so of mono backing to prevent line slippage on the spool under a load. 30# will work too, but you'll only get about 225-250 yards of it on a 704.