Will the 8 pound line be easy to make knots with? I've tried the 40 pound one but it's pretty thick (and unravels) so it doesn't make knots well.
84425
As with most lines, some are slipprier than others. Braid is one that slips more often. The knots employed can be a key component in the equation. Not knowing which knots you employed makes it difficult. I have used the Palomar , Trilene, Uni knots with a fair amount of success. 8lb. Mono from Trilene which I have used extensively for many years, has not failed at the knot with the knots I have mentioned.
84426
Yes, it is very easy to tie a knot with the 8 lb version. Easy to tie knots with 20lbs and under break strength.
84427
There are many ways to tie a knot. Different knots work with different pound test. Goggle "best knot to tie for x-lb test" and you'll get your best answer.
84428
Yes it will be easy to make the Knots with the 8 pound. I also make the Knots well with a 20 pound line.
2156917
Yes, the Poly Rope Hoist is easy to use. When you pick it up, even if the ropes are laying "bundled" on each other, as soon as you begin to pull the two pulley sections apart, the ropes all line up. Very simple. The two ton rating is more of a wish than reality. I knew that when I bought it. 500 pounds is more like it, in a lift. Maybe you could "drag/pull" a two ton object across the ground, but that doesn't mean you're exerting two tons of force.
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The drag is if I remember right 15# max and that should turn a cat if you play it right.I have mine spooled with berkley tracer braid in 20# test and i'm not worried about chasing cats at all in fact i'm planning a trip where that is all i'm going to fish for.As far as rod i'm going to go with a 8' or 9' rod when I order my new black max.
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I use Berkeley 50 lb. Mono. Doesn't work on that or floracarbon 20 lb that I use for tolling for crappie and pan fish. Hope it helps. I haven't tried braid yet but I have metered braid coming in and ill let you know how accurate it is when it arrives.
475971
I'm using one on a 5/6 weight rod that I've set up for trolling flies. I never cast with it, so the heavier line isn't a problem. A heavier rod would increase the chance of breaking a light tippet on a strike.
1355468
It all depends on the size of the tuna that show up. If you want to use a heavy line use a braided line with a mono backing. The line will b small diameter high lb weight. I keep 40 on mine works for me.
469908
I like a good nylon rope that is no less than 3/8" in diameter. Any smaller than that then the rope cuts into your hands when you hoist up the anchor. If you go too big of a rope then it won't fit through the anchor hole plus you waist you money. Good nylon rope is not cheap. I think 3/8" to 1/2" is fine for me.
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I use the rope cocking device, I am not very big or very strong and find it quite easy. I was originally going to buy the rope cocking device until I found how easy it was to use the rope cocking device. If you use the crank there are some good You Tube videos on how to use it, check them out. Instruction - Crank Cocking Device is the name of the video and it is made by Barnett.
1755756
Sure;If you use 80 lbs.braided line can handle anything you hook,I always use 80lbs.braided line in all my reels.No problem at all.
1457021
You sound like you're new at this. Fishing is like life. How serious are you? Compared to monofilament line; fluoro is stiff and has a lot of memory, along with its invisibility. I wouldn't try to throw the best 12# size fluoro on a normal sized 40 spinning reel. Instead, stick with a good softer mono, like Berkley Trilene XL 12#, and use a fluoro leader.
1584898
As others have said it is not meant for horizontal pulling. You will find it will twist and bind easily. The chains will also tangle. I would also consider a comealong. It will be cheaper and much less awkward. For horizontal lifting, this is awesome.
48596
I have been using the original one that come with the reel. It is a 0.41 mm. or 1/64''. The additional spool -not yet used is 0.29 or 1/128. Perhaps it wil not have that problema. If I ever change the line, I will use a max. of 12 lb. test. It is to fish for (Spanish) pavón or robalo, not more than 3 kgs.
1282352
It's the strength. The length and the thickness should be the same. Get the 80 lb string if you want more power
635750
I'm like the others use it for sharks I got 80 pound braid works great .havent had a shark even make it work hard yet it's a monster reel
660884
Wt 9.9 oz, max drag 14lb, mono capacity 10/210, 12/180, 14/150. Braid capacity 25/265, 30/165, 35/135. Given the max drag of 14lb, I would not go to braid. I am fishing for schooly striped bass with 10lb line. Reel is not meant for salt water, but with good cleaning, I will make do.
1457018
I have several of these reels and use them for most of my fishing needs...I would use either the 8 or 10 pound reel...Not much difference on the reel-They are a tough breed.....Good fishing..
599674
Truthfully, I don know, but it is not thick. I am not able to tear the netting with my bare hands. It feels like 6-8 lb fishing line. I doubled it and used it for 3.5' fence around the garden.