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numbskull · 01-09-2007, 07:37 AM

I have a ton of experience using baitcasting reels for striped bass. You would do well to go with a calcutta 400 (if cost is a concern a 5500 or 6500 series abu with upgraded drag washers will suffice) and 15-20 lb fireline. Tie a Bimini twist in the end of it, and attach a fluorocarbon leader (30-55#) with a uniknot-uniknot connection. Such a set up will handle anything up to small (<80) bluefin tuna. If you are fishing from a boat you have no need for #30 powerpro, and powerpro cuts itself too easily on a backlash to be worth the trouble. Mono is OK, but a baitcasting outfit is much more versatile with Fireline, just don't go over 20lb test.

01-09-2007, 07:37 AM	#4
numbskull Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: over the hill Posts: 6,682	I have a ton of experience using baitcasting reels for striped bass. You would do well to go with a calcutta 400 (if cost is a concern a 5500 or 6500 series abu with upgraded drag washers will suffice) and 15-20 lb fireline. Tie a Bimini twist in the end of it, and attach a fluorocarbon leader (30-55#) with a uniknot-uniknot connection. Such a set up will handle anything up to small (<80) bluefin tuna. If you are fishing from a boat you have no need for #30 powerpro, and powerpro cuts itself too easily on a backlash to be worth the trouble. Mono is OK, but a baitcasting outfit is much more versatile with Fireline, just don't go over 20lb test. Last edited by numbskull; 01-09-2007 at 12:10 PM..