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Deeper pro braid (7 posts / 826 views)
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #1 22 Jul 2021 18:56
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Anyone know Do you think 30llb braid is strong enough for a deeper pro on a spod rod and reel what size braid do people use for this set up thanks
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #2 22 Jul 2021 19:44
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50lb

Im not chucking a 200 quid deeper on anything less seen one floating down the Trent followed by a guy and heard of others madness
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #4 23 Jul 2021 11:51
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I use 28lb braid with a 45lb braided leader
Doing_a_brew Doing_a_brew
Posts: 3,035
Post #5 23 Jul 2021 17:42
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50lb Armakord leader and 58lb braid is what I use. I use it on the Trent, and as Gerry says, if it cracks off it's gone!
Catless Catless
Posts: 216
Post #6 23 Jul 2021 17:59
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50lbs whiplash for me, not worth taking the chance and the cost is the same generally as the 30 lbs
Randomhero1984
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Post #7 11 Aug 2021 07:21
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I use 80lb power pro with a wire trace you never know if a pike will try grabbing it
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #8 11 Aug 2021 08:57
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I use 50lb Berkeley whiplash straight through
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