Is 30Lb Braid Overkill

[Capt.Bob]

On the contrary, the lighter the braided line, the limper and more susceptible it becomes

to both 'wind knots' and 'line burrowing'. I've used 20-lb braid for years before moving up to 30-lb braid.

Moving from 20 to 30 virtually eliminated wind knots and as far as "line burrowing" is concerned,

I'd forget it exists if I didn't hear it mentioned.

 

Roger

I have used 6 lbs test braid on spinning gear and never had an issue with line "burrowing" on spinning gear, but this is exactly why I use 30 lbs test instead of 20 lbs test on most of my baitcast reels, the ones that don't get 30 lbs get heavier,,,,,,

[zeth]

On the contrary, the lighter the braided line, the limper and more susceptible it becomes

to both 'wind knots' and 'line burrowing'. I've used 20-lb braid for years before moving up to 30-lb braid.

Moving from 20 to 30 virtually eliminated wind knots and as far as "line burrowing" is concerned,

I'd forget it exists if I didn't hear it mentioned.

 

Roger

Yet I get more wind knots with heavier braid so that's just how it is for me and the heavier stuff really not necessary on spinning reel IMO.

[wuchr20]

I would only use 10 lb braid for a spinning reel.  A baitcasting reel is a different story.

[RoLo]

Yet I get more wind knots with heavier braid so that's just how it is for me and the heavier stuff really not necessary on spinning reel IMO.

 

It's really more about line diameter than breaking test, and more about the cover you fish than the fish you target.

I don't perceive 30-lb braid as heavy line, it's only 0.011" in diameter and casts a mile (longer casts I don't need). 

In Florida, we typically fish in dense vegetation where 30 lb braid might be pushing your luck.

The diameter of 30-lb braid is the same as 8 lb mono, so there's not much line material for abrasion-resistance.

For this reason, I use 60-lb braid for mat-punching and frogging, which is still a lighter line than 17-lb mono.

 

Roger

[Alpha Male]

I have 30lb PP on a spinning reel. granted its an old shimano solstace 4000 size so it holds a lot of line. it works fine and casts plenty far.  Granted I do agree with most other that 8-15lb braid is very strong.

[hatrix]

You know 39# PP is the diamater of 8# line and that is well in range with a average spinning reel. There is nothing wrong with having 30# you will be just fine. I have a couple spinning reels with 30 on them but most have 20# as that is what I usuly run.

[WPCfishing]

It's really more about line diameter than breaking test, and more about the cover you fish than the fish you target.

I don't perceive 30-lb braid as heavy line, it's only 0.011" in diameter and casts a mile (longer casts I don't need). 

In Florida, we typically fish in dense vegetation where 30 lb braid might be pushing your luck.

The diameter of 30-lb braid is the same as 8 lb mono, so there's not much line material for abrasion-resistance.

For this reason, I use 60-lb braid for mat-punching and frogging, which is still a lighter line than 17-lb mono.

 

Roger

 

I just bought my first spool of braid. I opted for Sufix 832 65#. I'll be using it stricking for pitching and flipping. I like a heavier diameter line for this type of fishing. The 65# is .17

I had been using 20# P-Line CX which is also so .17, I think I'll be fine with it. It's very limp braid.

[EmersonFish]

I use lighter braid. Prefer the "feel" of it on spinning gear as I tend to be using finesse baits, but that's a personal preference thing. As far as line capacity? Unless you are using an ultra-light, or are vertically fishing in some extremely deep water, 30# won't be an issue. Strength overkill? 15 and 20 pound braid probably qualifies for that 99% of the time as well, and since when is line being "too strong" a huge problem, particularly if you are using a leader? Line manageability? If anything, a larger diameter line would be less likely to be a pain in the neck, although casting distance will suffer, and your line-to-line knots will be a little thicker, which can be annoying if you have small diameter guides.

I say see how you like working with it. Getting into the braid game is going to take a little trial and error. You can see by this one thread that everyone has their own preferences. If you end up not liking it on your spinning reel, you can put backing on a casting reel and use the 30# braid to top it off.

[J Francho]

30 works fine on spinning. I generally pick 20# though. I do have one that has 30 on it.

[new2BC4bass]

I just bought my first spool of braid. I opted for Sufix 832 65#. I'll be using it stricking for pitching and flipping. I like a heavier diameter line for this type of fishing. The 65# is .17

I had been using 20# P-Line CX which is also so .17, I think I'll be fine with it. It's very limp braid.

 

According to TW's website, 65# Sufix braid is .016 diameter and equivalent to 17# mono.  .17 is between 5/16 inch and 3/16 inch....little large for bass fishing.    I assume you meant17# not .17 

 

OP:  I asked for recommendations on which weight braid to use on my MH Worm & Jig spinning rod.  Majority of suggestions was for 30# braid, so that is what I put on it.  I don't consider 30# braid overkill for bass when lots of people use 65# braid.  Like stated.  Cover and and technique are more important in deciding what weight you want to use....not the size of the fish.   Even then it is up to you.  If you want to use 100# braid for bass, it is no ones business but yours.

[RoLo]

30 works fine on spinning. I generally pick 20# though. I do have one that has 30 on it.

 

In my opinion, it's more about 'line diameter', and less about 'breaking test'.

 

For example, if a spinning outfit is spooled with 20-lb Power Pro, the line diameter will be 0.009".

If another spinning outfit is spooled with 30-lb Seaguar Smackdown, the line diameter will still be 0.009".

Hypothetically, both the 20-lb & 30-lb outfits will offer the same casting distance, running depth & abrasion-resistance.

 

Roger

[Nice_Bass]

I have had the same braid on my spinning reels so long i forget what it even is lol. Most likely 20 or lower powerpro but i think lower.

Only i think i have had 80# pp on a couple rods for almost 5 years. Musky setups that dont get used as often.

[WPCfishing]

According to TW's website, 65# Sufix braid is .016 diameter and equivalent to 17# mono.  .17 is between 5/16 inch and 3/16 inch....little large for bass fishing.    I assume you meant17# not .17 

 

OP:  I asked for recommendations on which weight braid to use on my MH Worm & Jig spinning rod.  Majority of suggestions was for 30# braid, so that is what I put on it.  I don't consider 30# braid overkill for bass when lots of people use 65# braid.  Like stated.  Cover and and technique are more important in deciding what weight you want to use....not the size of the fish.   Even then it is up to you.  If you want to use 100# braid for bass, it is no ones business but yours.

 

opps, I did! 

[SirSnookalot]

My approach is slightly different, my line matches my rod as well as the reel matching the rod.  The combo I use is mainly predicated on the water I'm fishing, not the species, in other words I'm using a little beefier out fit in heavier vegetation.

This is exactly how I do it :

Light power 4/10 rod, size 25 reel 10# braid

Ml power 6/12 rod size 30 reel 10# braid

Med power 8/17 rod size 35-40 reel 15# braid

Mh power 10/20 rod size 40 reel 20# braid

Heavy 25-40 power size 6-7-8000 30# braid

 

Since I don't use an 8000 reel for bass and peacock fishing, 30# is overkill for me, but it may not be for some one else.

My top side is 15# in freshwater, 20# inshore, 30# offshore.

[lunkerboss923]

I like 30# braid to a 12# fluorocarbon leader. Snapping tubes, wacky worms, flick shakes, Zoom Trick Worms on a 3/8oz Shakyhead. Works form me. I use 15# to 8# on my Medium Light rod. Hey, if it works for you. Who can argue? It's kind of like some paid YouTuber pushing product saying to "only use this" or does a lesson and gives you what they use. Yes there are staples of for how to use your equipment, but it isn't the law. What I really like about Megabass rods, is they give you the specs and tolerances and you decide how to use the rod. There is no lure suggestions written on the rod. A Windbuster that was made for hardbaits is actually a fantastic bottom contact rod. Some people use a traditional moving bait rod the EMTF for jigs. I can't understand that, but it works for them. 

[LionHeart]

I have 1 spinning rod.  It has 30 lb spooled up.  Haven't noticed a down side, plus it's easy to see.  

[ska4fun]

That's what I use for Tarpons and Araipamas.