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  Location: Phoenixville, PA | Why is 80# so popular?  Is it the weight of the lures that requires such heavy line?  30# power pro on a large spinning reel catches tarpon without trouble. | 
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  Location: Waukee, IA | fishdawg - 5/17/2017  5:50 AM  
  
Why is 80# so popular?  Is it the weight of the lures that requires such heavy line?  30# power pro on a large spinning reel catches tarpon without trouble.   
  
Because abrasion from structure weakens line and backlashing heavy lures would snap 30lb like sewing thread. Muskie rods/reels/line isnt designed to fight fish, it's designed to take the abuse of casting half pound lures 2-3 thousand times per day | 
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  Location: Southwest PA | fishdawg - 5/17/2017  6:50 AM  
  
Why is 80# so popular?  Is it the weight of the lures that requires such heavy line?  30# power pro on a large spinning reel catches tarpon without trouble.   
  
I always tell people, "it's not for the fish, its for the $50 lure hanging off the end.". Lol the gentleman above me said it best, this is an abusive style of fishing... nuff said! | 
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