Suggestions for braid on Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag

grady306 · 03-20-2010, 06:26 PM

Just picked up a Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag and was wondering what pound braid to put on it. It can hold over 500 yds of 50#br. I am planning on using it for jigging and bottomfishing. 26# max drag. Trying to decide between 65lb or maybe 80. Anybody have any experience with this reel or suggestions let's hear it. Thanks in advance!

Jason

d-a · 03-20-2010, 06:44 PM

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grady306 (3/20/2010)Just picked up a Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag and was wondering what pound braid to put on it. It can hold over 500 yds of 50#br. I am planning on using it for jigging and bottomfishing. 26# max drag. Trying to decide between 65lb or maybe 80. Anybody have any experience with this reel or suggestions let's hear it. Thanks in advance!

Jason

I would go with 80lb, you wont need more than 300 yards unless your going to deep drop/jig

d-a

grady306 · 03-21-2010, 10:32 PM

yeah line capacity should not be an issue. I was wondering with 26# max drag is it likely that a fish will be able to exert enough stress to break 65 lb braid? IF no one else has any experience I will likely go with the 80 to be sure. Thanks! d-a

Jason

bombtosser · 03-21-2010, 10:36 PM

i'd go with 80 even though the gain is small you'll gain some abraision resistance and peace of mind with the 80 lb braid. what brand are you going with? i've heard the daiwa and tufline braid is top notch for the money.

Matt Mcleod · 03-21-2010, 10:48 PM

I would probably go with 80# if you plan on fishing deep for big stuff. I really like suffix braid a lot. We have some new OTI briad at the store which is really cool stuff. Very strong and small diameter, but it changes color every 25 feet so you can accurately judge the distance from the bottom. It's pricey $$, but good stuff.

03-20-2010, 06:26 PM	#1
grady306 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange Beach Posts: 45	Suggestions for braid on Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag Just picked up a Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag and was wondering what pound braid to put on it. It can hold over 500 yds of 50#br. I am planning on using it for jigging and bottomfishing. 26# max drag. Trying to decide between 65lb or maybe 80. Anybody have any experience with this reel or suggestions let's hear it. Thanks in advance! Jason

03-21-2010, 10:32 PM	#3
grady306 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange Beach Posts: 45	RE: Suggestions for braid on Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag yeah line capacity should not be an issue. I was wondering with 26# max drag is it likely that a fish will be able to exert enough stress to break 65 lb braid? IF no one else has any experience I will likely go with the 80 to be sure. Thanks! d-a Jason

03-21-2010, 10:36 PM	#4
bombtosser Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: crestview Posts: 464	RE: Suggestions for braid on Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag i'd go with 80 even though the gain is small you'll gain some abraision resistance and peace of mind with the 80 lb braid. what brand are you going with? i've heard the daiwa and tufline braid is top notch for the money.

03-21-2010, 10:48 PM	#5
Matt Mcleod Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 934	RE: Suggestions for braid on Daiwa Saltist 50h lever drag I would probably go with 80# if you plan on fishing deep for big stuff. I really like suffix braid a lot. We have some new OTI briad at the store which is really cool stuff. Very strong and small diameter, but it changes color every 25 feet so you can accurately judge the distance from the bottom. It's pricey $$, but good stuff. __________________ Captain Matt Mcleod www.hotspotscharters.com www.hotspotstackle.com

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