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BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? #4165650 11/18/09 10:27 PM
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Im looking for a new reel to put braid on to use for c-rig and frogs and jigs.... what would yall suggest is the best reel for the job?


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Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: wojlandry89] #4165665 11/18/09 10:30 PM
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Spinning or Casting?
There really is no difference in the casting reels using braid vs. mono/fluoro. Just use your normal reel. Put some mono backing on the spool so the braid won't spin around the spool arbor. This will also allow you to spool up 2 reels with the high price braid. You really only need 50 yds on your casting reel or half of the amount on the braid package spool you purchase.

Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: Bigron119] #4166632 11/19/09 03:12 AM
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casting.... i didnt know if some people had certain baitcasters they liked braid on...


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Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: wojlandry89] #4166727 11/19/09 03:38 AM
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woj, I always hated casting with braid but the strenth and sensitivity is hard to beat. I put mine on a Revo SX and started using KVD line conditioner. The line casts great!

Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: 361V] #4166732 11/19/09 03:42 AM
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I ahve mainly Shimano Citicas and love em, Braid works great and they wont break the bank. I have it on a Revo Premier and does super well too but more expensive

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Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: wojlandry89] #4168750 11/19/09 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: wojlandry89
Im looking for a new reel to put braid on to use for c-rig and frogs and jigs.... what would yall suggest is the best reel for the job?


The cheapest, oldest thing you have. Why tear up a brand new real with braid.


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Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: KingwoodCat] #4168863 11/19/09 09:09 PM
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+1 on the revo sx


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Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: Evan O'Brien] #4168893 11/19/09 09:18 PM
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Anything with steel or some form of hard plating where the line runs through the reel.

Also soak the line in water for a couple hours to sften it up some.. That helps break up the crusty dye's so that its not near as abrasive.

I have been wrapping my braid one time around a round screwdriver shaft while spooling my reels..

It busts the dye up really well and helps break the braid in ALOT faster.

Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: Ezdaar] #4168923 11/19/09 09:28 PM
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quantum pt energy

Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: Dispatch1(formally dispatch73)] #4170213 11/20/09 03:14 AM
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I have the Quantum Energy e770pts burner 7.0:1 gear ratio, found it on sale @ acadamy $89, It's been great, I use it with braid for flippin jigs and creatures in the really heavy stuff, no problems

Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? [Re: daddystog] #4170228 11/20/09 03:19 AM
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all my quantams have. whichever reel you put it on is the best reel for you.


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