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The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Penn 950 with braid https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:56 +0000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:39:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=56611 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : I use braid for all my reels and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818131&title=penn-950-with-braid#818131 Author: Furstimer
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Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 9:39am

I use braid for all my reels and have never looked back since. Apart from rock-abrasion, I think that can be limited with a good shock leader. I use about 4-8metres. Be aware that I use a glove for casting as I will not like the braid to cut my fingers when loading up the rod.

However my main fear is if the braid wraps around my guides and when you cast, the guides will fly together with your sinker and all.

Other than that, bite-sensitivity is unparalleled.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:39:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818131&title=penn-950-with-braid#818131 <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : AAhh the Penn 950ssm, Spectra...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818088&title=penn-950-with-braid#818088 Author: John_Ra
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Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 7:36am

AAhh the Penn 950ssm, Spectra black spot braid is what you need for that, breaking strain? well upto you but 30lb min, 300m should be fine, will need some nylon backing too.

Casting distance will improve a little. The 950 has the heavy duty drag so will handle big whatever

Is more a boat reel than surfcast, but will do. Did you get it separate or combo, buy the reel & $20 more get a rod....

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:36:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818088&title=penn-950-with-braid#818088 <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : Fishbait, I have been using braid...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818068&title=penn-950-with-braid#818068 Author: SNOWKIWI
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Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 6:02am

Fishbait, I have been using braid on a fixed spool reel for many years, firstly on a Shimano RXB 80, and currently on a couple of 6500B's. Hasn't been a problem so far, other than the first couple of meters of braid, getting a bit frayed. When this happens, I just cut it off and start again. I have never had it break, ever! I also found that using braid, did increase my casting distance, I put this down to less friction as the line passes through the rod eyes.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:02:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818068&title=penn-950-with-braid#818068 <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : Oops sorry Fishbait ,I missed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818047&title=penn-950-with-braid#818047 Author: smudge
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Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 11:36pm

Oops sorry Fishbait ,I missed this one.]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:36:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=818047&title=penn-950-with-braid#818047 <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : Thanks for the reply .I have been...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=811016&title=penn-950-with-braid#811016 Author: Toxicballsax
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Posted: 23 Aug 2010 at 11:16pm

Thanks for the reply .
I have been warned about the downsides to using braid for surfcasting/rockfishing ,as the rocks can easily cut or fray the braid ,how true is this (in realistic terms)
and since there is so many different types of braid ,and every one claims theirs is better ,is there one type that stands out for surfcasting ?
Thanks again in advance
]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:16:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=811016&title=penn-950-with-braid#811016 <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : If you use a good quality braid...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=810799&title=penn-950-with-braid#810799 Author: Catchelot
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Posted: 23 Aug 2010 at 5:10pm

If you use a good quality braid it will fit quite a bit and you will cast heaps better because the braid is so much thinner, if say you go for 30 lb it can be about as thin as 10-12 pound...

I use 60 lb braid on my 850ss and it is about as thin as 15lb mono...

Hope that helps and welcome to Fnet.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:10:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=810799&title=penn-950-with-braid#810799 <![CDATA[Penn 950 with braid : Hi I have just brought a Penn...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56611&PID=809946&title=penn-950-with-braid#809946 Author: Toxicballsax
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Posted: 21 Aug 2010 at 10:30am

Hi I have just brought a Penn 950 ssm .I was wanting to know if its OK to spool it with Braid ,and if so ,will I gain much with casting distance ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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