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Old 03-28-2008, 10:09 AM   #8
Mike P
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Originally Posted by t.orlando View Post
Braids too thin. Try 50# or 65#, depending on the braid.
It's 30 pound Fireline, Tony--it's already thicker than most 65# spun braids

Tension is the key. I use one of those $30 Berkley portable line spoolers, and I put extra tension on the side of the line spool with my hand. My reels are wound as tight as most shops can do it on a machine.

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