bigpapamd1 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 which size braid is well suited for fishing seabass in deep water with sinkers 10oz or greater. 30lb braid is lighter but will it be to stressed with a good size seabass (or even double header @ 5lb+ each) and the weight of sinker. rt now im using a penn 309m with 50lb PP. "BORN TO FISH" but "FORCED TO WORK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I don't see much advantage to 30 over 50 braid for boat bottom fishing. The 50 is easier to handle, will hold up to the occasional large bycatch and is more versitle. I'd go w/ 50 unless casting and line capacity are crutial. My $00.02. I prefer Suffix Premium Braid but Power Pro works. Good luck! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Tj Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I use 50# but you could use 30#. If you have 30, use it. If you're buying, I'd go with 50# for the added abrasion resistance. America, the country so great that even its haters refuse to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpapamd1 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I don't see much advantage to 30 over 50 braid for boat bottom fishing. The 50 is easier to handle, will hold up to the occasional large bycatch and is more versitle. I'd go w/ 50 unless casting and line capacity are crutial. My $00.02. I prefer Suffix Premium Braid but Power Pro works. Good luck! JD actually this is the only reel i have PP on. i like 20lb fireline which is stronger than the majority of 30lb braid but i use that more on my spinning reels. i also like tuf-line xp which to me is the most underrated braid out there. "BORN TO FISH" but "FORCED TO WORK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrazz Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I use 50# but you could use 30#. If you have 30, use it. If you're buying, I'd go with 50# for the added abrasion resistance. The difference in abrasion resistance between 30 and 50 lb braid is negligable, as neither has any. You need to use a mono topshot when fishing around any structure or rocks. The Magnificent Presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YMMV Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I use 50# braid with a top shot of mono. 96 Mako 243 W/A Twin 150's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I don't have a pure cbass outfit, so i use my tog stuff. the mates on the bmh sure give me a lot of $h!t when I get caught up with the heavy (50#) braid w/ mono top-shot. i'm downsizing everything this year to 30(but will probably keep my leaders (and topshot) a little heavier. Riff Raff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTats Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Scotty! You like to use that piano wire for everything See you in a week or so buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pametfisher Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I use 50# braid with a top shot of mono. I want to second this post. I'm a PowerPro user but got a sample of Daiwa 55# 8 strand that is very thin. I put a Bimini Twist in and then connect the leader with a friction-type knot. It keeps 85%+ of the line strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Scotty! You like to use that piano wire for everything See you in a week or so buddy. it makes a beefier sound always liked my heavy metal can't wait till next sunday... seems a little too long. may have to do monday nite stripers, if any HRU's R interested... Riff Raff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stresst Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I use 40lb for seabass when the tog make a showing I switch to a settup with 50lb but can easily stick with the 40lb. Its all in my/your head, you would never know the differance-IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrazz Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I don't have a pure cbass outfit, so i use my tog stuff. the mates on the bmh sure give me a lot of $h!t when I get caught up with the heavy (50#) braid w/ mono top-shot. i'm downsizing everything this year to 30(but will probably keep my leaders (and topshot) a little heavier. I don't downsize anything for any mate. thank you very much. The Magnificent Presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I don't downsize anything for any mate. thank you very much. they are not too fond of fishing braid (of any weight) either Riff Raff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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