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Old 05-08-2006, 01:33 PM   #1
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Just looking to get a better idea of what mono test can handle . I've been using fireline but am switching back to Mono.

So whats the largest striper you have ever caught and what was the test line you where useing ?
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Old 05-08-2006, 07:40 PM   #2
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On mono, 37lb. on 20# Yozuri hybrid, herring chunk.

doesn't really count, boat fish........
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Old 05-08-2006, 08:50 PM   #3
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try a spool of Power Pro. If you liked fireline you will love Power pro!
low & slow 37
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Old 05-08-2006, 08:58 PM   #4
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If you are using spinning I would go with 20 pound test
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Old 05-08-2006, 08:59 PM   #5
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Number of 40s on live pogies with 17/20-pound; a fish above 40 on 10-pound, but these were all from a boat ... so had the upper hand in the fight ...
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20lb Ande Backcountry or Yo-zuri Hybrid.
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