bow slayer Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 time to spool up the new baitcaster.(Abu 6500 C3) I will be using it for casting musky/pike baits as well as trolling bodybaits. What line would be the best all round for this and what test? I was thinking braid but i think there are better options for casting. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I always use power pro in 50 lb test .. i cast all day long and have no complaints.. With it being a smaller diameter than mono of the same lb test you get longer casts . just my opinion tho .. I feel like i can haul up a submarine without breaking off and also the braid acts like a knife in the weeds when the big ones make their runs .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) For casting I like 65# Power Pro & trolling I use 80# and have 130# fluoro leaders on everything. Lotsa guys are moving up to 80 pound for casting also so as not to have the line snap on a backlash with heavy baits. Edited April 1, 2008 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I was one of the guys who went to 8o pound PowerPro, or Tuff Line XP for casting. My Bucktails were weighing in at around 3 ounces and would break 50 or 65 pound test when I threw a backlash. Keep in mind that 80 pound PowerPro is only the diameter of 18 pound mono, so it's not as bulky as it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 i use a mix of 80 and 100 for casting. same for trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've been using 50lb for the last 3 seasons, no break offs yet. I think I'm gonna go with 80 this year though.....just because its time to change my line. Go with the braid though.....can't beat it on a casting reel IMO. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I also use 80# and 100# Power Pro for casting. I havnt had a breakoff yet with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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