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Originally Posted by Ed Walker
I am far from an expert and new to the game but I have been experimenting with reels and lines for two summers now. Hand crank, daytime dropping only. Not long ago I was asking the same questions you are. Heres what I came up with.
My goal was to figure out the smallest most managable set up that would work.
I have 50W Shimanos and bought a 30W to try this year. I also built a stand-up rod just for the 30 that is working very good thus far. The 30WLRS reel is working out fine for me. Holds 1200 yds of 80 lb high vis yellow SpiderWire braid (which tests at over 100 and you can see it in the water to keep your line straight up and down) The best part is that you can actually hold this outfit and move around the boat while fighting your fish.
The 50 works good too. Holds 1200 of 100 lb braid. It would probably be the best one to have in your hands when you get the real monster on. That being said, we have caught several fish over 200 recently on the 30W however without issues.
Personally I cant imagine trying to stand up fish with an 80.
Hope this helps narrow your search.
My two cents anyway...
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Is 1200 yards enough for a day drop in 2000 feet? I was thinking about going with
momoi 65 lbs that way I'll have more line capacity and less drag... what do you think??