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firebladerrw
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   Old Thread  #9 29 Mar 2025 at 8.49am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
What he said.
carpe_diem
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carpe_diem
   Old Thread  #8 28 Mar 2025 at 4.58pm  0  Login    Register
Use a braid shock leader, you won’t notice the knot
Fivenil
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Fivenil
   Old Thread  #7 28 Mar 2025 at 2.24pm  0  Login    Register
I use ESP Tapered shock leaders attached to braid via a Mahin Knot. Only time i ever hear the knot hitting the eyes is on the retrieve.
midlandman
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midlandman
   Old Thread  #6 28 Mar 2025 at 11.33am  1  Login    Register
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Thanks lads. I have sort of come to the same conclusion myself over the last day or so. I have ordered a spool of Daiwa J braid in 40 pounds, which, according to tests online seems to break closer to 60. Fairly thin and hopefully will be sufficient.
finbob
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finbob
   Old Thread  #5 28 Mar 2025 at 11.06am  0  Login    Register
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Will get a lot of stretch casting a heavy spomb so maybe worth considering braid straight through -get some v thin braids up to 50lb
Andy__C
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Andy__C
   Old Thread  #4 27 Mar 2025 at 11.49am  0  Login    Register
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I believe the 35lb Gardner spod line is 0.30 diameter, which might be the same diameter korda tapered mainline.

could be something to consider in your choice. will prob go just as far if not further.
midlandman
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midlandman
   Old Thread  #3 27 Mar 2025 at 10.22am  0  Login    Register
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Thanks chap.

130 yards max. Not too bothered about mega accuracy as I think it’s pretty unrealistic at that sort of range?
Andy__C
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Andy__C
   Old Thread  #2 27 Mar 2025 at 9.50am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
How far are you looking to put the spomb?

Lots of us here go straight through with a higher breaking strain braid - 35lb - 40lb to avoid the knot and benefit well from it.


Mono for spombing can work too but you do get stretch in the line both in the cast but sometimes if the spomb gets snagged or doesn;t open etc, or the retrive isn't as crisp, especially at range
midlandman
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midlandman
   Old Thread  #1 27 Mar 2025 at 9.26am  0  Login    Register
Hi chaps. I was thinking of trying the Korda 10lb tapered mainline for long range spombing. I have always used braid but am wary of the knot clattering which definitely holds back my cast. Would it be worth trying the tapered route?
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