# Braided lines and level wind reels

**URL:** <https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/braided-lines-and-level-wind-reels/193276>\
**Category:** Fishing Gear, Gadgets, Techinques, Tactics &Tips\
**Created:** [September 14, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/braided-lines-and-level-wind-reels/193276 "2011-09-14T12:04:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![toadly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c4cdca/32.png) [@toadly](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/toadly)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/braided-lines-and-level-wind-reels/193276/1 "2011-09-14T12:04:19Z")

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I have a questions for the veteran fishermen who use level wind reels. I have been using braided lines for my spinning outfit for Wiper lately, and it is great stuff!  
(Power Pro Spectra 20lb) Before I load my level wind reel with it though I would like to ask if its any good for casting? At $12.00 for 150 yards thought it better to ask first.  
Is there an other line that would give me the strength to diameter ratio braid does that cast better?

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**Author:** ![Tarponjim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@Tarponjim](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Tarponjim)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/braided-lines-and-level-wind-reels/193276/2 "2011-09-14T12:13:41Z")

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I’ve cast 30 lb power pro with my calcuttas. Works good for accuracy and casting around cover. Distance was not better than mono. In fact, I can cast mono further on a bait caster, but I use my bait caster for accuracy, not distance. I like the larger diameter of the 30lb.

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**Author:** ![BigBassaholic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/838e76/32.png) [@BigBassaholic](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BigBassaholic)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/braided-lines-and-level-wind-reels/193276/3 "2011-09-14T12:56:00Z")

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I think braid works great, only problem I get is after all day casting my thumb gets like a rope burn from the line. I use 30-50lb braid in mine all the time…

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**Author:** ![filletnrelease](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7feea3/32.png) [@filletnrelease](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/filletnrelease)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/braided-lines-and-level-wind-reels/193276/4 "2011-10-18T12:02:17Z")

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i like to put some mono on underneath just put like 100 yards of braid on top.. i can cast a hell of alot farther and more importantly i can feel every little thing with braid as compared to mono