MB wrote: I've been trialling JOF 8 strand braid. So far so good. My only observation is that it's very thin, even thinner than Shimano Kairiki. A good thing, but next time, I'll order the next breaking strain up as a little insurance. |
MB wrote: Interesting. I ordered some 12 strand as well. Even thinner! Haven't used it yet. |
smudge wrote: I hope they aren't Slams! |
Griff the dog. wrote: If you get snagged in a boat drive up current . It will often pull out . What I bought. Have been looking for a surf caster that will take an overhead reel Use an okuma mad dog not too impressed too stiff and at 14.6 too long. Went into land and sea the dude suggested a Okuma soul md . Adjustable reel seat and can take a over head reel only $300 peso's Will come back after the weekend to tell you all how it casts and feels. Next issue is what reel? I can get a Penn 5500[COLOR=#191919" face=" Sans, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, SimSun]<span style="font-size: 15px;] </span>[/COLOR]long cast for 250. Dont need a bigger reel if i go braid . He who dies with most toys wins. |
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