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

Stewie · 08-13-2005, 01:27 PM

50 lb Power Pro is thinner than 30lb Fireline and works well on 6500 Abus.I don't think you could get enough 65lb on a 6500 to land a large in current.

Mike P · 08-13-2005, 01:53 PM

You won't break anything if you set your drag as if you were using 20# mono

lurch · 08-13-2005, 04:30 PM

Sorry about that. I meant was that if you were hung up the rod would break before the 65 would.....but the leader would break before the 65 would anyway.

Nebe · 08-13-2005, 04:45 PM

i use 65 lb test braid and 50 lb leader material/ when i get hung up i thumb the spool and walk back keeping the rod straight. it breaks at the leader every time

lurch · 08-13-2005, 04:48 PM

What about casting distance with the 65??

Nebe · 08-13-2005, 04:50 PM

cast fine for me- i dont use small bombers that much.. mostly dannies & darters. the larger the diameter the easier it is to cast IMO...

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