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03-20-2012, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
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Big plugs and Braid #test
For those of you who throw big plugs, I mean 4 oz and up. I've always topped out at about 3 oz as here it hasn't been nessessary, this year though i got some big stuff, and I was wondering if maybe i should step up teh strength of my braid. I am currently using 40lb samurai and 30lb fireline
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03-20-2012, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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I can't see why you'd need to upsize the braid due to plug size. other reasons, yes, but not plug size.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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03-20-2012, 04:44 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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I use 55# Samurai spinning and #30 Fireline conventional and never gave it a second thought. If there are no obstructions (and you protect your finger) I don't see why #40 wouldn't work. Just curious, what rod are you using to throw such big stuff?
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03-20-2012, 04:48 PM
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thanks guys, someone just told me i needed t go bigger, in line i wasnt sure so i figured i'd ask. I am a rod builder so I have a few rods, GSB1321M, and I got a rogue that can handle the 4 oz ones. Lookin into a CTS 1 piece too.
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03-20-2012, 05:12 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
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I used 40 and 50lb samaria last season to throw GRS jointed plugs, med giants and med slims with no issues.
I was throwing em on my custom lami isu blank
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03-20-2012, 05:13 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
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I know Gary from GRS throws 30lb fireline so can't see it being an issue
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03-20-2012, 05:52 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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30# Fireline? You could use that to moor the Queen Mary. 
I think the actual break strength of that stuff is close to 70#.
There are two kinds of line that I've never managed to break off on a fish, or have break before the leader when I've snagged. One is 30# Fireline, and the other is 50# Cortland Master Braid. |
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03-20-2012, 06:14 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
30# Fireline? You could use that to moor the Queen Mary.
I think the actual break strength of that stuff is close to 70#.. |
it broke at 75.2lbs on the testing machine, numerous times at the saltwater edge surf night.
All the other braids broke at their listed lb rating or very close to it
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03-20-2012, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
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that would explain why ive had 60lb flouro leaders break for the line
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