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line for spinning reel

1/10/12 @ 10:20 AM
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Badgerloader
User since 4/10/11
I'm going to rig a medium weight spinning rod / reel combo to cast lures for pike during the upcoming open water season. At this point I am planning on using a no-stretch Sectra braid in the 20 to 30 pound test range. I would be interested in your line recommendations and / or experiences.

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2/26/12 @ 11:54 AM
drummer boy
drummer boy
User since 3/14/08
Your right on track I use 30lb PP just because I bought a bulk spool of it for my baitcasters,but 20lb would be good also.So my spinning outfit for pike is a 7ft med heavy with a 4000 Shimano Stradic.

2/26/12 @ 9:47 AM
EsoxAddiction
User since 2/15/12
For smaller pike lures i have a 7' rod, Medium Heavy fast action. I use 20 or 30lb power pro, and i use a 20lb fluoro leader or a black steel leader with a lenght of 18". NEVER lost a fish due to line breakage. If you go with powerpro (or any braid) you gain the advantage of no stretch and the most strength of any line out there short of steel. Ive even caught some big bass on this setup. Some might say its over kill but when i can pull fish out quicker and not put extra stress on the fish it makes all the difference for a good release. For big pike and small muskie lures i have a 7'6" Shimano compre and a Abu garcia C3 reel, 50lb power pro and 30lb fluoro or steel leader. Same setup just alittle more rugged and yet again ive never lost a fish due to line failure.

1/10/12 @ 4:52 PM
logan1
logan1
User since 1/18/10
ive caught some whoppers on 12 lb mono with a steel leader caught some of my biggest fish on mono pike (37)inches same for muskies (45) inches just make sure you play them and have the drag set accordingly

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