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| How do you guys decide how heavy of line to use? Thinking about either 65 or 80....would like to go thinner but don't want it to be risky? |
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Location: oconomowoc, wi | 80 lb cortland masterbraid bronzeback... never a problem. |
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| fishhawk50 - 3/7/2016 6:26 PM
80 lb cortland masterbraid bronzeback... never a problem.
What he said. |
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Location: Minnesota | I use 80# on all reels with the exception of my pounder set up that I have 100# |
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Location: Detroit River | muskyhunter47 - 3/7/2016 7:52 PM I use 80# on all reels with the exception of my pounder set up that I have 100# Ditto!
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| 100# on everything, got a good deal on a 1500yd spool... |
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| If your gonna fish the same line for 5 years ya better go with the heavy stuff. If you keep up with replacing worn line you can use 50# no problem. Bait size makes a huge difference as mentioned. I don't throw pounders, if i did i'd use heavier line but my 50# PP serves me well (baits up to 10oz.) an i take care to make sure it does not get to frayed. BTW i've landed some nice muskys on 20# PP. But don't recommend it. Happy Fishing! |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | 100# I snapped 80 on a backlash years ago and lost a brand new pounder. 100 may not've stopped it, but it makes me feel better. |
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| If the regular dawg is the heaviest bait you gonna throw. 65 pound is enough. |
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| RandalB - 3/7/2016 10:19 PM 100# on everything, got a good deal on a 1500yd spool... Same here. No regrets. It a belt and suspenders approach. |
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Location: Scandia MN | Me too -
80 lb cortland masterbraid bronzeback... never a problem |
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| Not a fan of Cortland in the fall, it really seems to soak up a lot more water than some other lines. In the summer it isn't a problem, but once it gets cold getting sprayed on every cast is a lot less fun and causes more icing problems. I'm a 100 lb Tuffline XP fan in the fall, and I like the 60 lb (tuffline) salt/pepper in the spring and summer. |
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| 80# for all musky rods except I have 2 of 5 rigged with 65# for showgirls and 4" phantom type lures. Spring/ downsizing setups. |
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Location: Detroit River | Buliwyf - 3/8/2016 10:37 AM Not a fan of Cortland in the fall, it really seems to soak up a lot more water than some other lines. In the summer it isn't a problem, but once it gets cold getting sprayed on every cast is a lot less fun and causes more icing problems. Yep, Cortland is like a sponge with the amount of water it holds. It's nice smooth line but in the fall the water becomes an issue. |
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Location: Aurora | New line sheds water like a duck's back.
Try putting new line on in the fall. |
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| I use only Sufix 832 30 # never had a problem, never broke under any conditions. Cast great, has no memory can use same line from season to season. |
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