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Old 06-26-2008, 07:14 AM   #8
Mike P
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Hate to tell you this George, but 20# Fireline is as thick as most other 50# braids. You might be able to use 20# spun braid (Power Pro for example) on your Calcuttas and Newells as you've probably been casting conventionals as long, or maybe even longer, than I have. For many people 20# braid on a conventional is a prescription for disaster--would you ever use 8# test mono on a conventional? Many 20# braids are 6-8# mono equivalent in diameter. Line that thin can not only become the backlash from hell, but on reels with not-so-close tolerances between the spool and the frame, it can get caught in there.

20# Fireline has the same diameter as a good quality 15# mono. It's night and day different from 20# Power Pro.

20# Fireline is also stupid strong--break strength well over 50#s. Most 20# spun braids don't have the shock strength to absorb a sudden jerk.

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