Max Lb Line Fluoro On A Spinning Reel

[rchiuz]

Hi all,

What is the max lb fluoro I can go on a spinning reel and not have problems with the line?

[Raul]

That depends on the spool size.

[rchiuz]

The reel can hold 230 yards of 10lb mono

That depends on the spool size.

[S Hovanec]

Depends on the spool diameter. For a 2500 shimano, 8# Fluoro is the heaviest that is manageable. 10 is doable, kinda. You will have some problems with it. I'd say a size 4000 reel could handle 10# just fine. Any heavier and you're better off going to casting gear or braid on the spinning rod.

[Raul]

The reel can hold 230 yards of 10lb mono

That's a pretty darn big spool.

[SirSnookalot]

The reel can hold 230 yards of 10lb mono

 

Using it for bass, if so you may want to use backing.

I wouldn't use F/C line, I'd use braid with a F/C leader, with a bristol knot for connection.  With the bristol the leader is wrapped around the braid, that would remove the problem of the braid cutting into the leader, it's tied just like the alberto.

[Fisher-O-men]

In my experience all flouro on spinning reels is trouble.  If you fill the reel to the proper level, the line will continue to peel off even with the bail closed.  Frustration sent me screaming to braid!  Remember to lighten up on your hookset.  Broke one off again Saturday night!

[J Francho]

I don't have ANY issues with InvisX or Tatsu in 6# size on my 2500/3000 series Shimanos. 

[ChrisD46]

For a #2500 series spinning reel : #8lb. Tatsu , InvizX , Sunline  and FC Sniper ... For Berkley , Sufix , P-Line , BPS , I'd say their #6lb. is on par diameter size wise to the aforementioned #8lb. FC lines . While you can fill up mono to about 1/8th inch from the spool lip - with FC make that about 3/16th inch from the spool lip (or more) to avoid the "slinky" effect !

[BobP]

For bass fishing I wouldn't go bigger than 8 lb test and I'd underfill the spool by about 1/8" to avoid having line jump off the spool.  But a lot depends on the conditions in which you will be using the line.  Fishing around lots of vegetation, you want braid with or without a fluoro leader.  Open water, 8 lb fluoro is strong enough to handle just about any bass and smaller diameter lines get more bites.  I really prefer 6 lb test for dropshots in open water.  As far as using braid with a fluoro leader, yes, it will cast farther than all fluoro but to me all fluoro actually seems to handle better on a spinning reel than braid if you are throwing light baits like dropshots, etc.  And you won't have the issue of that extra knot to worry about.  I'd use mono backing on the spool if it is larger than a 2500 size reel.  If you're going to use the reel for saltwater too, I'd be inclined to up the line size to 10-12 lb test or go with 15-20 lb braid with a fluoro leader.  Player's choice.

[primetime]

I like to use either 10-20lb braid on spinning reels and then use a fluoro leader from 6-17lb as I feel I can get longer casts with braid and I save money that way. I often use a long leader and find that leader material (I like Seaguar & Triple Fish but have not tried any others) and I trust my knots and line from breaking as leader is stiff and more abrasion resistant imo. I used to go straight braid without a leader, but I now believe a leader (especially fluoro) catches more fish than tying direct from braid.

 

I have 1 reel with all 6lb Invisx on it, and it took awhile to get used to it and to break it in....I had issues on my first trip with line twist and memory issues, but now that I have used it for about a month it now handles fine....

 

I would not go over 6-8lb,although I am sure some of the higher end Fluorocarbons are much softer and easier to use on a large spinning reel...15lb Daiwa Samurai braid is 2lb mono diameter and is also an 8 strand, so it will cast a mile, and I like a bright yellow with 4-8' leader so I can watch my line. I feel fluoro handles best on casting reels.

[iceintheveins]

I'd say 10 on a decent sized spool that will hold at least 130 yards.

[SirSnookalot]

I'm going to make a guess, a member living in Miami with line capacity of 230/10 lb could be a Penn 4000 reel.  The question is, will the reel be strictly for bass or to be used in saltwater as well?  If it is to be used as double duty reel, I would not use backing and probably load it up with 15-20# braid, with a leader.  If strictly for bass fishing backing is a good idea if cost is an issue, I may stay with the same 15-20# braid which is good for some of the canals with heavier vegetation, I like leaders in freshwater as well.  If the reason for f/c is abrasion and stealth, braid with a f/c leader would be my ideal set up, which is what I use fishing Florida waters.  Not recommending brands, as one has to find their own favorite, I use P-line floroclear for my leaders both fresh and salt, for me it's always braid on spinning gear.

[Mike2841]

I use 8 lb invisx on a 30 size pflueger, which is a pretty small reel. I also feel that seaguar is thinner than most other lines

[rchiuz]

Its a Pflueger® President® 6940 Series Spinning Reels

Line Capacity: 10/230

Braid Capacity: 14/280

 

I use it mostly for small  plastics (worms, flukes...)

 

 

 

I'm going to make a guess, a member living in Miami with line capacity of 230/10 lb could be a Penn 4000 reel.  The question is, will the reel be strictly for bass or to be used in saltwater as well?  If it is to be used as double duty reel, I would not use backing and probably load it up with 15-20# braid, with a leader.  If strictly for bass fishing backing is a good idea if cost is an issue, I may stay with the same 15-20# braid which is good for some of the canals with heavier vegetation, I like leaders in freshwater as well.  If the reason for f/c is abrasion and stealth, braid with a f/c leader would be my ideal set up, which is what I use fishing Florida waters.  Not recommending brands, as one has to find their own favorite, I use P-line floroclear for my leaders both fresh and salt, for me it's always braid on spinning gear.

[Bluebasser86]

10 pound is the heaviest I'll go on a spinning reel. 

[Felix77]

IMO even at 6 or 8 lb test you will have problems in time just due in part because of line twist.  Things you can do to help minimize the impact ...

 

1 - Close the bail by hand.  Heard it over and over again.  It works.

2 - Line conditioner - KVD.  First when you spool it on and the night before you fish is what I do.

3 - untwist your line from time to time.  Either let it our behind you (boat) or tie it to a tree with a swivel.  Let out at least a cast or two worth of line.  Stretch it a bit and reel it back in.  Don't forget the conditioner.

 

With all that said I don't go higher than 8lb test with FC.

[J Francho]

Twist is just something you get with spinning reels...Those "wind knots" and loops around the top guides with braid?  That's twist, it's just a different set of problems with braid, and takes longer to manifest.