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Sdspeed
03-07-2013, 06:19 PM
Can anyone give me an idea of how much braid or line combo I can put on this reel.Since they've been around for so long all I can find is 275 yds. of 30 lb mono mentioned on the Penn website. New to this so some help would be great. thanks.:linesnap:
fishingfiend
03-07-2013, 06:48 PM
Accurate has a cool tool on their site. Enjoy...

http://www.accuratefishing.com/support/linecal.php

btw, what do you plan on using that reel for? The spectra you put on maybe worth more than the reel.
Sdspeed
03-07-2013, 07:09 PM
Accurate has a cool tool on their site. Enjoy...

http://www.accuratefishing.com/support/linecal.php

btw, what do you plan on using that reel for? The spectra you put on maybe worth more than the reel.

Thanks for the website, very useful.
I was given several Penn Conventional reels and some Diawa spinning reels from a retired angler. I'm on a starter's budget and wanted to get a couple setups for the kelp beds and san diego bay until I have some idea what I need to purchase. I know, subjective and tough request.

Maybe stay wit mono for now?
StinkyMatt
03-07-2013, 08:17 PM
They may not be "worth" a fortune but they catch fish as well as the 300 dollar reel. They are proven workhorses that have earned their place.
Sdspeed
03-07-2013, 08:28 PM
They may not be "worth" a fortune but they catch fish as well as the 300 dollar reel. They are proven workhorses that have earned their place.

That's kinda the way I was looking at them, plus the previous owner took excellent care of all the stuff he gave me.

Need to figure out if a 10" Garmin GPS/Chartplotter/FF is over kill for a kayak lol
RGB
03-09-2013, 09:56 AM
I just picked one up too. I was told to avoid the thinner braided line because it can get wrapped around the spool. Check http://www.alantani.com. Lots of good info there.
Sdspeed
03-09-2013, 10:37 AM
I just picked one up too. I was told to avoid the thinner braided line because it can get wrapped around the spool. Check http://www.alantani.com. Lots of good info there.

I've got Alan's site saved , just had a brain freeze and didn't even check it for line concerns. RGB what line and how much line you gonna use?
I was think'in 300 yds of #30 mono.
RGB
03-10-2013, 01:12 PM
Yeah that's where i was gonna start. Waiting to upgrade the brass sleeve to Alan's stainless version and upgrade to the HT-100 drags before i replace the line it came with. Looking for an inexpensive rod to pair it with now, thinking of an Ugly Stik Tiger or Big 5 Sabre.
madncrzydm
03-11-2013, 12:26 AM
If you use braid make sure it has an aluminum spool not the plastic one the plastic one can just crush under the pressure of braid.
madncrzydm
03-11-2013, 12:28 AM
Yeah that's where i was gonna start. Waiting to upgrade the brass sleeve to Alan's stainless version and upgrade to the HT-100 drags before i replace the line it came with. Looking for an inexpensive rod to pair it with now, thinking of an Ugly Stik Tiger or Big 5 Sabre.

I have 2 big 5 sabres and I love them haven't let me down yet and if anything does go wrong with it big 5 has an awesome return policy its pretty much no questions asked.