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I know some guys don't like it, but I had very good results with 65lb. PP on my Newell 220, 229, Penn 145, Abu 7500 last year. I use these reels for pluging. Use it a few times before you dismiss it. The braid will break in and easier to use.
On moonless nights you can tape a small red eye light just foward of the spool. You know, the little red lights the shops sell to attach to the tip of the rod. The red light will not effect your night vision, and the are cheap. The light will shine right into the spool to make laying the line a snap.
How is your 7500 set up? On a 11' rod rated 1-5 oz. I use red RF or 3in1 20w in the bearings and 1 small brake block at night. You may try 2 blocks. Line level is at 1/8" from the flange with a 40lb. shock leader wraped six times around the spool. I set the end tension for a slight knock.
sean
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