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Posts: 54
| Does anyone have any experience trolling big baits with 80 pound test (double 13s, 13" believers, Hookers, etc), if so any issues? I upsized my big water tackle box for an upcoming trip, but if not necessary to spool 100# test/buy the additional line would prefer not to do so. (I know there a couple similar older topics). Thx in advance, |
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Location: Walker, MN | I run 80# Sufix 832 for all of my trolling, I've never had an issue. I ran 100# when I used to run Power Pro and Cortland Master Braid as I didn't personally trust the 80 in those brands as much. |
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Posts: 2003
| You can troll any size muskie bait on lighter than 80lb braid if wanted, I have 65 on several trolling setups..casting huge lures ya go to 100…I have a few dedicated pounder reels that have 100lb line, casting 12oz + lures is much different than trolling them and guys mainly go to 100 casting in case you backlash. |
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Posts: 318
| I often troll big baits on 50 lb mono. Why? Cause i have thousands of yards of it still laying around and have yet to lose a fish because of it. Occasionally very big fish. Often big,near boat stopping objects as well. Yesterday i hooked an island. Nothing lost. It’s all about your drag and leader. |
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Posts: 1319
| It's the casting that's hard on the line. Now depending on what you are trolling swivels and line twist come into play. |
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Posts: 102
Location: Ireland | I use 65lb Power Pro for my trolling . Using Hookers , Believers , Ernies , Big Jakes etc ... Never had an issue !
Rgds , Pat |
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| Unlike Dick P, have never caught an island while trolling but have caught some big boulders. No problem with the 80# line. Drag set right or I might have snapped the rod.
Biggest thing is if you do snag a boulder is to check hooks and make sure the line was not damaged by the rocks, regardless of test. |
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Posts: 1319
| Boulders are hard on the lips too! |
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