Problems with new conventional / power pro??? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Fisherwoman · 08-13-2005, 06:24 PM

ihave been using 50 lb. on my calcutta 400 for 4yrs and i love it i have had no problemes at all . 30 is to light .i cast 3)8 to1 1)2 with no trouble i have caught bass from 12in. to 40lb.s on the same outfit .try the 50. best of luck to you the rest of the season. bill

Sweetwater · 08-13-2005, 06:31 PM

I use 17lb Yo-zuri Hybrid on my Abu 7000 CL for beach fishing, with 30-50lb flourocarbon leader. Of course, I fish mostly sandy beaches and don't have to deal with the rocks like many of you Rhode Islanders do. I tried braided on my conventional but didn't like it...too unforgiving for the slightest over-spool. Now this is for bait fishing and not for pluggin. I've caught many fish in the 40lb class over the years with this set up. Never lost one to a broken line.

afterhours · 08-13-2005, 06:41 PM

got 50 pp on my 6500cs mag, works fine.

lurch · 08-13-2005, 07:41 PM

I agree I will buy the 50 because the 30 is too thin and is a complete mess if I get a nest.

Nebe · 08-13-2005, 07:46 PM

get the 65!!!

missing link · 08-13-2005, 08:09 PM

going once going twice SOLD 50 # PP
LINK SR

lurch · 08-13-2005, 08:11 PM

Dude your killing me!! The 65 is like throwing rope! I am only tossing the little stuff with the mag elite.

Bass Babe · 08-13-2005, 08:49 PM

I've been having backlash and breakoff issues, too, with the 30, Lurch, and it wasn't a bulk spool.

I have a little Shimano Corsair...think the model's in the 400s (I flake on details) -- would going to a higher test be advisable?