04-26-2006, 03:30 AM
I was about to spool my Penn 9500ss with Berkley Whiplash or even Power Pro, and was told by a local tackle shop that I would be wasting my money because these reels are not braid friendly?
My 9500ss does have a bearing type line roller, and the line lay is centered with a good cross wrap, so I don't really see why it would be a problem? The deeper spool should work well to prevent wind knots that I find common on my Daiwa Emblems.
I have come to really like the feel of braided line, especially the zero stretch. If not on the Penn reels, would a Daiwa BG90, GS90, RG4000, or a 4000C be any better? I do prefer the Penn for overall strength though, I feel it's a bit tougher reel overall, not to mention the higher speed retrieve. I have a few conventional reels that I use as well, and have stuck to 50# Power Pro on those with good luck, but there are a few situations where I like having a super duty spinner handy.
Does anyone use braided line on a larger Penn SS? Any problems?
How about the older Daiwa reels?
Is there a minimum diameter that works best with the older style reels?
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My 9500ss does have a bearing type line roller, and the line lay is centered with a good cross wrap, so I don't really see why it would be a problem? The deeper spool should work well to prevent wind knots that I find common on my Daiwa Emblems.
I have come to really like the feel of braided line, especially the zero stretch. If not on the Penn reels, would a Daiwa BG90, GS90, RG4000, or a 4000C be any better? I do prefer the Penn for overall strength though, I feel it's a bit tougher reel overall, not to mention the higher speed retrieve. I have a few conventional reels that I use as well, and have stuck to 50# Power Pro on those with good luck, but there are a few situations where I like having a super duty spinner handy.
Does anyone use braided line on a larger Penn SS? Any problems?
How about the older Daiwa reels?
Is there a minimum diameter that works best with the older style reels?
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