Penn 950 with braid
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Topic: Penn 950 with braid
Posted By: Toxicballsax
Subject: Penn 950 with braid
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2010 at 10:30am
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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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Posted By: Catchelot
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2010 at 5:10pm
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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.  ------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |
Posted By: Toxicballsax
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2010 at 11:16pm
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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 |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 11:36pm
| Oops sorry Fishbait ,I missed this one. |
Posted By: SNOWKIWI
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 6:02am
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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. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing, by people who can't fish. |
Posted By: John_Ra
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 7:36am
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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.... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Furstimer
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 9:39am
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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. |