new line for baitcaster

oi'm looking for some line for my baitcaster.

 

i had crystal fireline , but i heard it is made for spinning reels.

 what is another cheapish alternative

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You'd want a limp braid for

Mon, 2008-12-08 09:59

You'd want a limp braid for a conventional reel as mentioned.

What line class are you using and what are you using the reel for?

 

Cheapest probably matrix pro. Though, I'd rather get 150m of TD sensor for the same price, and use more mono backing.

Or you can have some platipus superbraid(?) 8lb for free when I replace it.

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fins prt is not bad for the

Mon, 2008-12-08 09:58

fins prt is not bad for the money, also harros bionic braid or Platypus superbraid was always rated well and lasts for ages.

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i'll be fishing 4-8lb

Mon, 2008-12-08 10:17

i'll have 4-8lb.

and i'll be fishing with lures mostly landbased.  

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hlokk

Mon, 2008-12-08 17:49

that would be good i would happily take your line , aha

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New line should be in on fri

Mon, 2008-12-08 19:22

New line should be in on fri or mon. Let me know when would suit you. 

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because you go really light

Mon, 2008-12-08 20:06

because you go really light like 15gms with lures and chromies etc

4lb might be the go

casting with 6lb line and 15gm lures wasnt the best

do-able but not the best

JMO from when we went for a fish on sunday

but then im thinking will u get busted up too much on 4lb....

ill leave this one to someone more knowledgable than I

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If its a true round braid it

Mon, 2008-12-08 21:08

If its a true round braid it should go fine up to 8lb.. 15g is easy if its a smooth round braid, just loosen your free spool and chuck hard. I hate casting baitcasters, on a thready i cast 15g on 15lb braid 30 meters but i cant do 10lb braid with a 30g lure past 30m with a baitcast :(

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practice makes perfect

Mon, 2008-12-08 21:15

i do tend to practice abit.  which helps me especially wiht my overheads as well

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8lb should be alright to

Mon, 2008-12-08 21:16

8lb should be alright to cast. You can move onto a 8 carrier 4lb later as you get the hang of it (and the money :p) You're probably using too much thumb or got your brake on too much :p

Most pro distance casters use overheads (just needs good thumb control)

 

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where bouts are you

Mon, 2008-12-08 21:17

hlokk where abouts are you?  it may be difficult as i am going to queens land on friday

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I'm in wembley. Perhaps when

Mon, 2008-12-08 22:32

I'm in wembley. Perhaps when you get back from qld would be best, but can do before if its going to be needed in banana land.

 

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Mail it then . $5.50

Mon, 2008-12-08 21:43

Mail it then . $5.50 anywhere in Aus Registered post. Then it will be there for when u get back. 

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the big bannana

Tue, 2008-12-09 12:09

I"m trying to convince my parents to let me go on the noosa inlet estuary thing n go popping for trevally. 

 

i'd rather be fishing

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