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I go one line class higher than the reel on all my trolling setups. ex 50 lb on 30's, 80lb on 50's, 130 on 80's, and 200 (or actually 130 daimond -same thing) on the 130's.
A 50 wide is rated to hold 550 yds of 80lb (actually a little more with small diam line like momoi) so that is more than enough line capacity plus you get the advantage of heavier line - which is nice when you're towing expensive spreader bars.
I'm not a fan of backing w/spectra - just don't see the cost justification.
It's a great system if you need massive line capacity - like on the long range boats in cali where it was developed, but those guys are fishing big yellows from stationary boats. Here, if a fish takes 500 plus yards, and you can't turn around and chase him down, you're probably not getting it anyway.
That said, on my 30's where line capacity could be an issue, I do back with spectra. Otherwise, dacron with a couple hundred yard topshot spliced in.
color - smoke blue - but it doesn't matter for trolling, but nice for chunking.
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