04-19-2012, 10:22 AM
Hey everybody.
Here's what's up. A friend gave me a Zebco 33 spincast reel today. It's hardly been used, and I'm not even sure I'll use it but I wanted to try it since I've never used a spincaster before. However, I want to know if it can be used with Berkley PowerPro braided line.
I know some of the concerns with this is (1) the ceramic pins utilized in the reel as opposed to steel pins and (2) the plastic spool. However, Im wondering, if I'm careful not to put too much strain on the line while reeling (by adjusting the drag appropriately, NOT reeling when line is hung up, etc.) and if I'm careful not to reel in loose line, will my PowerPro work or will I have to use my 15lb mono?
FYI I'm going to be using this for bass fishing, primarily.
Opinions? Has anyone used braid successfully with spincasters WITHOUT destroying your reel?
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Here's what's up. A friend gave me a Zebco 33 spincast reel today. It's hardly been used, and I'm not even sure I'll use it but I wanted to try it since I've never used a spincaster before. However, I want to know if it can be used with Berkley PowerPro braided line.
I know some of the concerns with this is (1) the ceramic pins utilized in the reel as opposed to steel pins and (2) the plastic spool. However, Im wondering, if I'm careful not to put too much strain on the line while reeling (by adjusting the drag appropriately, NOT reeling when line is hung up, etc.) and if I'm careful not to reel in loose line, will my PowerPro work or will I have to use my 15lb mono?
FYI I'm going to be using this for bass fishing, primarily.
Opinions? Has anyone used braid successfully with spincasters WITHOUT destroying your reel?
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