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Line size #10859970 05/21/15 03:47 AM
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What size line is optimal for football jigs on Fork? I'm leaning towards 15 but don't want to be under gunned.

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Re: Line size [Re: rxkid2001] #10859982 05/21/15 03:53 AM
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30 # braid on everything.


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1 ounce football jigs 20 to 25lb Trilene 100% Floro is what I use.

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40lb power pro, and 20lb flouro


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20# invizx for deep 20ft+ 17# 15 ft or less..just my 2cents


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Re: Line size [Re: rxkid2001] #10862773 05/22/15 03:07 AM
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So 20lb all around isn't overkill. Good to know.

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Originally Posted By: rxkid2001
So 20lb all around isn't overkill. Good to know.
lft has their 14/20. diameter of 14 with the rating of 20 pound.

Re: Line size [Re: rxkid2001] #10863133 05/22/15 11:50 AM
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I use 20 pound Invizx or 15 pound test P-Line CXX for throwing 3/4 oz. football head jigs.

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