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01-12-2008, 10:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
Posts: 1,228
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PwerPro for me, 30-65#. Dragged many fish around rocks with it.
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01-12-2008, 11:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 677
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Fireline is almost the same diameter as mono. So why change from mono?
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01-12-2008, 11:29 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cow tamer
Fireline is almost the same diameter as mono. So why change from mono?
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Because 20# mono will break at around 24#s of pull.
20# Fireline will break at over 50# of pull.
I jigged with mono for over 30 years, until I switched to braid. I'll never go back. Strength is a bonus--the sensitivity is what counts. Jigging with mono is like making love with a double thick condom. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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01-12-2008, 11:45 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Because 20# mono will break at around 24#s of pull.
20# Fireline will break at over 50# of pull.
 Jigging with mono is like making love with a double thick condom. |
Love braid, power pro to be exact. Bought a new sustain last year and the shop owner loaded it with Cortland. Never did use it last year but this spring i'll give it a go. I just love the feel and sensitivity of braid (pp). |
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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01-12-2008, 11:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid Coastal CT
Posts: 2,010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cow tamer
Fireline is almost the same diameter as mono. So why change from mono?
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30lb fireline is the diameter of 12lb mono. |
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01-13-2008, 12:18 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vogt
30lb fireline is the diameter of 12lb mono.
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So Berkley claims. It's nowhere near as thin as 12# mono--more like 17-20# mono. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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01-12-2008, 12:19 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,436
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cow tamer
Fireline is almost the same diameter as mono. So why change from mono?
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1. I can feel the difference, you feel everything thru the line.
2. It works on 700 series Penns, unlike PowerPro or other braids
3. If it's on a reel you don't use a lot, you won't need to replace it just because it is last years line and weakened by UV and oxidation. |
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01-12-2008, 11:07 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,413
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Quote:
Originally Posted by t.orlando
PwerPro for me, 30-65#. Dragged many fish around rocks with it.
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I'll second that.
Spiderwire Stealth is a close second for me... |
Bryan
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