02-27-2013, 11:06 PM
Also if anyone is currious why I use 65lb it is all about the line counting reel. You have to use a diameter of line equal to the rating on the reel otherwise the counter will be off. My Okuma line counting reels are rated for a line between .35mm and .42mm. Or 14-20lb mono. I don't care for mono nor the cost of that much Fluorocarbon so braid is a no brainer for the main line. 65lb braid is ~ .40mm thick. Right in the middle of the reel ratings. I can pull off 200 feet of line walking down the street and the tape measure and line counter will both say 200 using 65lb braid. Plus this braid should last me years and years and years of use. Especially as much trolling as I do. (Not much...)
Trolling a umbrella I connect direct to the 65lb line. (I have a 80-85lb rated swivel on each rod, tied on good and then the knot super glued.) If I am trolling a crank or single swimbait then I connect a 5-6 foot leader of Fluorocarbon.
Casting a Umbrella on a normal rod I won't use under 65lb either. One birds nest with anything less will allow your Umbrella to sore to the other side of the lake.. I know this to be a fact. lol 30lb braid way to light to handle a hard cast plus a birds nest. Thus I don't cast Umbrella rigs anymore. I hate tying up one of my rods with 65lb braid for one specific use. Plus I really don't like casting those suckers. Way too much work and not as fun.
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Trolling a umbrella I connect direct to the 65lb line. (I have a 80-85lb rated swivel on each rod, tied on good and then the knot super glued.) If I am trolling a crank or single swimbait then I connect a 5-6 foot leader of Fluorocarbon.
Casting a Umbrella on a normal rod I won't use under 65lb either. One birds nest with anything less will allow your Umbrella to sore to the other side of the lake.. I know this to be a fact. lol 30lb braid way to light to handle a hard cast plus a birds nest. Thus I don't cast Umbrella rigs anymore. I hate tying up one of my rods with 65lb braid for one specific use. Plus I really don't like casting those suckers. Way too much work and not as fun.
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