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| I recently aquired a new shimano calcutta 250 te/dc this offseason. This weekend at the St. Charles Musky Show I picked up a light action 7.5ft Diamondback musky rod. I'm excited to try out this new combo for the 2007 season. I plan on throwing small-medium bucktails, 6-8" jerkbaits, small-medium topwaters. etc.. with it. The reel capacity is 150yd of 14lb diameter line. I like to spool my musky reels with PowerPro and I'm wondering if I should use 65lb (about 130yds) vs 80lb (about 110yds)? Can I get away with the 65lb PowerPro or is this tempting fate? I'm still searching for my first 50" musky and I'd hate to loose one due to line failure but this new reel casts a country mile and the extra line might help. Any advice? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I've used 50# on my low profile reels and lighter action rods for years, with no problems. |
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Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | The 65# should function just fine for you. The biggest reason for most using the 80# is for the increased "shock" power in the line. Because the 65# is so thin sometimes the shock from a heavy bait and a backlash will result in the line snapping and your bait flying off in the distance.
I am sure you would never get a backlash, so this should not be a problem.  |
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| I think the only way you would be tempting fate would be to use jerkbaits with a light action rod. Even 6-8 inch jerkbaits could weigh 3-5 ounces. You will have a hard time getting a good hook set. Stick with the small bucks/top waters with that rig. Kdawg |
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Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada | I had a couple of baits snap off using the 50 and 65 lb braids so I never use less than 80lb and so far no more losses. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I have seen 65 pound snap probably 15 times in the past two years.
I would go with 80 or 100.
There is really nothing to gain by using 65...but a whole lot to lose.....
Go with 80 or 100. |
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Location: KY | I agree with Steve. I use 50# on a couple of rods with no problems. The others are right about the line breaking when the reel backlashes with a heavy lure. Don’t throw anything over a couple ounces and you should have no problems. The smaller diameter line will work better. When you make a longer cast you will have more line left on the spool allowing more line to be retrieved per turn of the handle.
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | I discussed this same issue with Pat at Thorne Bros. a few months ago.
He set me up with a TE/DC with 50lb. braid and a Shimnano Crucial (Inshore) series 7'11" rod. The rig will be used to throw rattletraps, small swim baits, spinners, and bucktails. It casts a mile and it is true that you can cast into the wind using this reel. It has numerous settings to calibrate the braking system when wind/resistance is a factor.
Pat really knows his stuff. I suggest anyone shopping for new rod and reel combos give him a call. 763-572-3782
Craig |
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