what braid?

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what braid?

#1 Post by conor o »

hello lads, always used mono but the last few times ive been out there have been strong tides and the line was heading well back. what braid make and strength would ye recommend for me? the rod is a grauvell 20lb ringless type and reel is a penn 525 mag. mainly pollack fishing i do. thanks
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Re: what braid?

#2 Post by cathald »

berkley whiplash crystal is good I believe I know alot of guys use it 50lb
Spiderwire Stealth Code Red Braid 35lb is on two of my reels and no problems yet to report
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Re: what braid?

#3 Post by PaddyB »

cathald wrote:berkley whiplash crystal is good I believe I know alot of guys use it 50lb
Spiderwire Stealth Code Red Braid 35lb is on two of my reels and no problems yet to report
Yip I'd agree with Cathal here, The berkley Whiplash crystal is very good, I use 50lb for wreck fishing, down to 30lb for inshore Pollock and wrasse, highly recomend it.
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#4 Post by conor o »

cheers lads, all info welcome. ill see do they have whiplash or spiderwire in the shop. put braid on a salmon spinning rod a few years back it went in the fire after the first outing!
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Re: what braid?

#5 Post by conor o »

picked up some whiplash this evening. hopefully get wet saturday

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