Nicky Greece Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Howdy all... I got a 100.00 dollar gift card for Xmas and picked up this Abu Garcia Orra S20 from Dicks... http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12584088&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.4414799.4414833 Anyway, the Rod (6'6) and reel feel absolutely fantastic, but Im kinda torn on what kind of line to use. Normally I would go with some basic 12lb test, but I really want to get the best bang for my buck out of this reel. Any Suggestions? I fish mostly soft plastics, Texas rigged, and crank / spinner baits. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote
Nicky Greece Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 I guess I should be a little more specific. Just curious if it would be better to go with a braid / flouro / mono. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted January 10, 2014 Super User Posted January 10, 2014 I prefer not to go over 10lb mono on spinning gear. With braid I mainly use 20lb but I've heard many other like 30lb 1 Quote
Nicky Greece Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 I prefer not to go over 10lb mono on spinning gear. With braid I mainly use 20lb but I've heard many other like 30lb Awesome... I was planning on going with braid, just wasnt sure what test due to the smaller reel. Thanks! Quote
Super User tomustang Posted January 10, 2014 Super User Posted January 10, 2014 This is just a reference for Power Pro braid that'll show sizes, the 30lb is equivalent to 8lb mono which is a good diameter for 20/2500 reel sizes Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 10, 2014 Super User Posted January 10, 2014 I have an Orra S 20. I run 10lb braid on it, and usually an 8lb fluorocarbon leader. It's mounted to a 6'9" ML Vendetta spinning rod, and it's my dedicated drop shot rod/reel. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted January 11, 2014 Super User Posted January 11, 2014 I own an Orra S 20 and I use it on a 6'3" Skipping Rod. I use 10lb braid with an 8lb FC leader. Mine came with an extra spool. That one has 10lb FC on it. Quote
primetime Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I actuallly just purchase that same reel only mine was a reconditoned model. I have fished it 3 days now, and I can't believe how smooth it handles, and the drag is great. I find that I reach for the Orra S first in my spinning outfits lately, and I was expecting this to be a spare rod that would only be used rarely so Ira expected a good reel, but so far it is Awesome and I may grab another. I rigged mine up with Tuff Line XP 25lb 6lb dia at first, but I then decided it was too heavy and switched it with some Tuff Line XP 10-2. Tuff Line is a 4 strand Spectra Weave which is exactly what Power Pro is. I like the extra 5lbs of strength, and like that it is also made in Colorodo...It may actually be a 6 strand now that I am thinking about it. so many new lines out now...8 strand, Hollow Core, Gore and Teflon.... Enjoy the reel, all comments I could find say the reel is durable and reliable so it is just a great Reel period, especially for the price. I am not sure mine is a refurb actually as I am looking at it. Maybe they took it off a combo somewhere as I purchase tackle from a Liquidator and reel was priced super low with about 15 of them, and I have never had issues with refurb reels going on 3 years...... I would suggest trying the new 8 strand Daiwa Samurai Braid as I have seen it on sale. They have a 15lb 2.5 that is softer than power pro slick & you get 300 yds. Just watch out for fakes on ebay as the package is not Black as far as I know and I have seen Fake Samurai & Power Pro on the Yahoo China site for super cheap, so it is no doubt a fake. Just an FYI, but Tuff Line is priced well, and if you are a power pro guy, you will not skip a beat since it is the same line essentially. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 11, 2014 Super User Posted January 11, 2014 When it comes to spinning my choice is always braid. For a reel that size I would not use anything heavier than 8# mono or copoly, braid from 10#-20" I think is a good choice. Braid is about diameter as most of it breaks well over the labeled number, the strength of the chain may have more to do with the leader than the mainline. Quote
RandySBreth Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I have an Orra S in the next size up - the 30 and I have 15-pound braid on it. I think you'll be fine with anything less than 20. Quote
craww Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I have the orra sx and compared the two and theyre both very nice reels with outstanding drags. Id go with a 10-15 braid and roll with it. You may also want to email abu about sending you a spare spool. Mine came in the blister pack without one, abu sent me a free one in 3 days. Quote
Nicky Greece Posted January 13, 2014 Author Posted January 13, 2014 Appreciate all the comments... I ended up going with a Spiderwire 20lb braid. Seems pretty smooth so far, but I wont be able to get on the water for another couple of months. Hoping for the best, Ill let you know how it goes. Quote
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