What brand and # of Spectra??
What brand of spectra do some of ya'll use. Power Pro is what I use here in the Gulf of Mexico.. What pound test spectra do ya'll use ? I know it kind of depends on the amount of drag your reel can handle but I just wanted to know what most of you use..Just trying to get a feel for how you guys/gals do it in Cali.. Thanks in advance..
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I believe spectra is the brand. Most go no smaller than 40#. But here you have to contend with yellowtail breaking you off in the kelp, so you need the strong stuff to turn em away from junk.
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Thanks for the reply..
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65# minimum 100# max
Small topshot in the kelp, longer one anywhere else. brands: P-line spectrex, Izorline, Power-Pro |
fifty power pro (green). Cuts through the kelp when it had strong stringers.., kelp's dying so snags are easily released.
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Spectra?
I've heard Spectra can actually cut a hole in your yak! Anyone have any info/experience with this? Thanks, Piranha :roll: :oops: :cry:
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We use 30lb spectra. Seems to hold up well.
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i like powerpro highvis yellow, most popular # on my reels are 50 and 60. Calcutta also makes a nice spectra. Havent fished with it, but it feels very soft and is 4 strands.
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Thanks for the info. I have 65# power pro with a 2' top shot of 60# flouro for the kelp and a 5' flouro topshot for everything out of the kelp.. Thanks again..
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I usually use power pro 30 or 40. Ive heard great things about daiwas braided line...pricey but excellent stuff.
anyone else have snap offs with power pro 30? |
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I have a big spool of PP 35 I bought off ebay. Last time I was having it put on a reel it kept breaing under tension. Better then than on a fish. Not like I get anything that justifies 35# recently :( |
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On job site we use nylon cord 1/16th" to cut 3" and 4" PVC and ABS pipe with ease, cuts like butter. ...so hell yeah that stuff will saw thru your hull in a blink of an eye,:eek: or nice run of a fish. thats why no stubby rods for the yak for me. be smart out there :reeling: Heavy mono will even cut quickly. and Nylon rope for hoopin' will leave a mark on your hull if your not careful Friction is the enemy... |
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Has anybody tried red spectra? I've heard its the least visible
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dumped the powerpro a few years back. went with jerry brown spectra, quality stuff........red color ok for deep water stuff... anything above 20 -30 feet good luck.
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Red Lines
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Izorline 65lb Green
Stuff is bullet proof. Much easier to untangle backlashes with it than the 50lb power pro i used to use. |
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IZORLINE SPECTRA & MONO #1 |
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Still use green. |
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