07-02-2001, 05:32 AM
Hi Steve, <br><br>Thks for the Back Bone Series info. I will try to look into these rods from over here first. If I can't, I will ask for your help. I will also look into the Penn Rods which Jeff recommended. THKS JEFF.<br><br>I'm though slightly 
. The Penn rods which Jeff recommended is max up to 25lbs line test. And with me using at least 50-80lbs braided line, it will exceed the max line test for the rod. I was once informed that the line you use should not exceed the rod's max line test???? Pls advise Steve and Jeff.<br><br>I was also advised that to go for those big fishes, the reel must be able to have a drag set up to at least 15lbs, is the Penn 6500 capable of that or should I really look into buying the Penn 9500?<br><br>I was actually thinking of putting in more lines into the Penn 6500 for my coming trip, maybe 500-600yrds of 30lbs braided line, will this extra line help or should I seriously look into 50-80lbs braided line. At this moment my thoughts are more on buying a new rod instead of a new reel but would like to ask for both your advises, Steve and Jeff.<br><br>I have also Abu 9000 casting reel which I only use for balloon drifting, will this reel help if I exchange my Penn 6500 for this reel when jigging and casting?<br><br>Thks for your time and advises.<br><br>Rgds,<br>Pete.<br><br>
. The Penn rods which Jeff recommended is max up to 25lbs line test. And with me using at least 50-80lbs braided line, it will exceed the max line test for the rod. I was once informed that the line you use should not exceed the rod's max line test???? Pls advise Steve and Jeff.<br><br>I was also advised that to go for those big fishes, the reel must be able to have a drag set up to at least 15lbs, is the Penn 6500 capable of that or should I really look into buying the Penn 9500?<br><br>I was actually thinking of putting in more lines into the Penn 6500 for my coming trip, maybe 500-600yrds of 30lbs braided line, will this extra line help or should I seriously look into 50-80lbs braided line. At this moment my thoughts are more on buying a new rod instead of a new reel but would like to ask for both your advises, Steve and Jeff.<br><br>I have also Abu 9000 casting reel which I only use for balloon drifting, will this reel help if I exchange my Penn 6500 for this reel when jigging and casting?<br><br>Thks for your time and advises.<br><br>Rgds,<br>Pete.<br><br>