Braid/rod

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Gabbey11
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Braid/rod

#1 Post by Gabbey11 »

Hey again last time I should have to ask questions for a while :D
I now have the set up of a salt 12ft fs and 13ft mx with a penn 515 and then the shimano biomaster 8000. Im thinking of getting some 60lb braid maybe just under for the fs, however one of my concerns would be with the eyes getting diced.
Anyone use braid on a salt rod and ever have any problems?
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donal domeney
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Re: Braid/rod

#2 Post by donal domeney »

Gabbey11 wrote:Hey again last time I should have to ask questions for a while :D
I now have the set up of a salt 12ft fs and 13ft mx with a penn 515 and then the shimano biomaster 8000. Im thinking of getting some 60lb braid maybe just under for the fs, however one of my concerns would be with the eyes getting diced.
Anyone use braid on a salt rod and ever have any problems?
why 60lb braid :shock: :? :? :?
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Re: Braid/rod

#3 Post by Shambo »

Your eyes will be fine 8)

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