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bajakian · 02-14-2008, 12:19 PM

Mono backing is advisable to prevent the line from slipping. 65 lb Power Pro is the equivalent diameter of 16 lb mono. I dont think a 4/0 would hold 1500 yards of 16 lb mono -My guess (and I could be way off) is more like 800 to 1000 yards.

02-14-2008, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,427	Mono backing is advisable to prevent the line from slipping. 65 lb Power Pro is the equivalent diameter of 16 lb mono. I dont think a 4/0 would hold 1500 yards of 16 lb mono -My guess (and I could be way off) is more like 800 to 1000 yards.