Line Problem question - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

tattoobob · 03-18-2009, 06:51 PM

I am looking to buy a bulk spool of Power Pro,
My problem is I have 3 reels all different sizes
VS 200, VS250, & VS300

I want to know what you would use for all three

I would normally use 65 # on the 250 and 300
and 50 # on the 200, will 65 # be ok on the 200 ok?

The Dad Fisherman · 03-18-2009, 07:01 PM

I'd just go 50 across the board....

hyefisherman2 · 03-18-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I'd just go 50 across the board....

same

fishaholic18 · 03-18-2009, 07:11 PM

eastendlu · 03-18-2009, 07:22 PM

Wow i use 30lbs fireline on my 250 when you think about it 20 lbs fireline breaks at around 68lbs i can't imagine what 50 or 60 power pro would break at.

Sea Dangles · 03-18-2009, 07:31 PM

Bob,don't you usually fish sandy beaches? I fish with guys that use pp 40# for the canal.I would go with 40 or 50. I think 65 is overkill and will drastically reduce casting distance. I use it for yoyo or on the 275 for tuna.

Mike P · 03-18-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I'd just go 50 across the board....

That's what I do. I do have one reel (Saltist 30H) spooled with 65# Sufix. That goes on my All Star 1209 conventional for the 9" shads. They cast like an old shoe anyway, and I had the spool of 65 and figured that it was a good a use of it as any.

Sweetwater · 03-18-2009, 07:56 PM

Agree that if you only want to buy one spool, 50# is the way to go. I really don't see much use in any case for anything over 50# unless you're planning on tackling tuna...then you'll need to go to at least 80# for the class fish we're expecting next year. Otherwise, anything heavier is just not required and will cut down on casting distances.

My 2 cents.

Mr. Sandman · 03-19-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike P

They cast like an old shoe anyway.

tattoobob · 03-19-2009, 03:54 PM

Thanks everyone I guess I will go with 50 #

I fish both sand and Rocks probably 50/50 % of the time

Mr. Sandman · 03-19-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I'd just go 50 across the board....

I have 65 on one of my larger spooled tuna spinning reels. IMO 50 PP is fine for the shore. If you are fishing rocks in a manner where you expect the line to be rubbing on barnacle encrusted boulders...then # test really doesn't matter when your talking about braid, because they all suck when it comes to abrasion...yeah some are a little better than others but they still suck and your best bet is mono. If you can manage to work around boulders then I would go with braid, IMO braid will give you a lot more opportunities to hook up than mono. Landing them is as mentioned above.

ivanputski · 03-18-2009, 08:53 PM

never figured out a sure fire method to start with mono backing, add braid (from a 300 yard spool) use the entire spool, and end up filling it to the exact point you want it without having 40 extra yards, or coming up not quite filled.... *sorry to deviate slightly off topic.... I use 50# on a vs200

Sweetwater · 03-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanputski

never figured out a sure fire method to start with mono backing, add braid (from a 300 yard spool) use the entire spool, and end up filling it to the exact point you want it without having 40 extra yards, or coming up not quite filled.... *sorry to deviate slightly off topic.... I use 50# on a vs200

The best way is if you have another identical reel, or one with the same spool capacity. If so, load the extra spool first, putting on your braid first. When all the braid is gone, tie the backing on using an albright (or similar) with a touch of super glue for extra knot strength. After the glue has fully dried, spool up with mono until you get it as full as you prefer.

Then, take the tag end of the mono and begin spooling it to the reel you wish to use and you will end-up with all your braid and just the amount of backing you need.

MAKAI · 03-18-2009, 11:57 PM

you are up past your bedtime , Paul.

Raven · 03-19-2009, 01:50 AM

who can sleep

vanstaal · 03-19-2009, 05:30 AM

50 across the board

stiff tip · 03-19-2009, 05:31 AM

50 fine .....

with 65 u can pull morrings off the bottom..

Sweetwater · 03-19-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAKAI

you are up past your bedtime , Paul.

I posted that at 8:59p....jeesh what time do you think I go to bed?

MAKAI · 03-19-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetwater

I posted that at 8:59p....jeesh what time do you think I go to bed?

all depends, if canal mouse is acting up you stay up till 3. If your out fishing all day you are asleep in your chair by 8:30.

Thumper · 03-19-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanputski

never figured out a sure fire method to start with mono backing, add braid (from a 300 yard spool) use the entire spool, and end up filling it to the exact point you want it without having 40 extra yards, or coming up not quite filled.... *sorry to deviate slightly off topic.... I use 50# on a vs200

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=55923

Check out the third post down from Joe, Surfcasting RI. Some excellent information on that topic.