Taylor Peterson Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I'm confused about the true Braid to mono equivelant. I'm reffering to Power Pro Braid, on Cabelas website, Power Pro says that the ratios are:(braid:mono) 15:4 20:6 30:8 etc... However Shimanos website contradicts this. Shimano says that a 2500 size reel will hold 140 yards of 8 lb. mono but only 95 yards of 30 lb. Power Pro. If the ratios were correct than the reel should be able to hold the same amount of 8 lb. mono as 30 lb. braid...Any light on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 Apparently they used 45 yards of 8 lb. mono as backing. Quote
smr913 Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I'm putting my tin foil hat on for this one! 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 There isn't any standards that apply to line diameter verses strength rating, each mfr differs. Look at the line diameter listed for the braid you use; 30 lb Pwer Pro is .011d, Trilene XT .011= 8 lb test. Looks like Power Pro used Berkley Trilene for a comparison. Tom Quote
EvanT123 Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I had the same thoughts man. I have a 1000 size shimano that says it will hold 270 yards of two pound mono but only 95 yards of 10lb braid. 10 pound power pro supposedly has the same diameter of 2lb mono so what gives? I dunno how they make those recommendations but honestly I wouldn't worry to much about it put 75-100 yards of braid on and go fishing. Quote
OkeechobeeAngler Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 There are more important things to stress over. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 Since the beginning, braid manufactures have been under stating the size of the braid in comparison to mono. I suppose it would be nice if it were actually a little closer. Below is a chart from a popular brand of braid Braid Mono 10 4 20 6 30 8 40 10 50 12 65 17 Here's my "standard" comparisons ~ Braid Mono 10 8 20 10 30 12 40 15 50 17 65 20 My results obviously aren't exact but they are quite a bit more realistic. Your results may vary. A-Jay Quote
John G Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Who cares......If you are really concerned about line capacity, such as using your reel in saltwater, this is an issue that Shimano should get right. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 The 8lb rating is based on Japanese line, which is true to the rating. Power Pro ratings are based on American 8lb test, which is a thicker diameter. Quote
John G Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 The 8lb rating is based on Japanese line, which is true to the rating. Power Pro ratings are based on American 8lb test, which is a thicker diameter. This makes sense. Quote
Taylor Peterson Posted March 1, 2014 Author Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks everybody! For those asking why I cared, I wanted to know how much backing to put underneath 75-100 yds of the actual braid Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 Don't recall too many reels of any brand where the stated line capacity was accurate. I've had reels spooled up with a line counter at tackle shops and the numbers were off. If planning on using 100 yds of braid on a 2500, probably won't need as much backing as you may think, don't spool right up to the top. Quote
NathanW Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Who cares...... Right? I guess this should have been posted in the Deep Sea Bass Fishing Forum.... Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 Who cares...... Uh...I think everybody who fishes would care about how much line their reel can hold. Kind of important. Quote
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