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09-12-2003, 11:58 PM
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Newbie line question
we does everyone use low pound line ie: 4-6lb. i could understand if you dont use a leader as it would be easy to see but when your using a leader you can make it low lb.
i have 8lb playtapus braid on and i now think its too much as everyone seems to use 4lb. If i used a 6lb leader would it be alright. is the lower better for casting 
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10-12-2003, 01:15 AM
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Don't be mislead that "everyone uses 4lb" theres nothing wrong with 6lb or 8lb or 10lb.......it all depends where your fishing, oyster racks, snags etc
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Jim Your own boat is better than somebody else's tricked up Hornet 
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10-12-2003, 02:02 AM
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Most people use 4lb for breamming, main reason being that the 4lb actully breaks around 8-9lb, and the thin diameter aids in casting those little jigsheads. it also has zero stretch thus giving the angler a better 'feel' as to whats happening at the business end of the jig, you can feel the slightest tap.
I also use Fireline in 14lb for flicking bigger jigs and softies into gutters and washes along the beach. FATMAN
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10-12-2003, 05:59 PM
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It is fine if the loss of potential casting distance isn't a problem in your fishing locations. For example Docklands in Melbourne is an area where landbased anglers rarely cast more than 2-10 metres. The structure is close and the fishy water is right at your feet. mant casts are just drops and swings.
But transport yourself to a shallow flats situation and cast distance might become all important, spooky fish in a wide, open setting might need all the cast distance you can muster.
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