what line for a 50w2 speed

ironman172 · 03-20-2008, 08:32 AM

New reel need advice on spooling it......braid, mono...or both ....will be on a 30-80# class all roller guide rod.....I have 80# braid that I thought of putting on first then mono on top....I have no idea looking for advice!!!!

Thanks in advance....This is for the REEL FEISTY fishing trip in may....

letsdrink...and future trips too

bonita dan · 03-20-2008, 08:54 AM

#50 or 60 mono would be the way to go for a 50w. The stick does seem a little light for that size reel but you should be okay for bottom bumping. Some would say braid for deep dropping but I never had any problems with mono setting the hook. What brand reel did ya get Bill?

Bryan Bennett · 03-20-2008, 01:51 PM

What will be your primary target? If you are typically fishing down west for yellowfins, the braid backing with a mono top shot will be your best choice. If you fish east for dolphin, wahoo, and marlin then straight mono will do. I can give you specific recommendations if you let me know what you intend to do most...Bryan Bennett, Sam's Orange Beach, (251) 981-4245

Cuz · 03-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Please be carefull if you go with braid. I can be dangerous along boat side when wireing a fish. I'd go 60# mono for about everything.

flyliner · 04-07-2008, 10:05 PM

Bill

since you already have the 80 lb braid, for whatever its worth, i would put 500 yds of the braid and put abimini twist on the end, bimini twist either 60 or 80 lb mono, loop to loop the braid to the mono (don't just loop it through once but 6-8 times and make sure the braid lays down right and even on the mono), and top the reel off with mono,

when the mono gets worn, you aren't replacing the whole spool and it gives you a lot more capacity

bill1000 · 04-08-2008, 04:24 PM

For blue water fishing I would recommend you use the 80# super braid. Put a bimini twist on the top. Next use a Yucatan or reverse albright knotto join 30' of 80# fluorocarbon leader to the bimini.

03-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#1
ironman172 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,164	what line for a 50w2 speed New reel need advice on spooling it......braid, mono...or both ....will be on a 30-80# class all roller guide rod.....I have 80# braid that I thought of putting on first then mono on top....I have no idea looking for advice!!!! Thanks in advance....This is for the REEL FEISTY fishing trip in may....letsdrink...and future trips too __________________ . Bill ...........................................RETIRED ......

03-20-2008, 08:54 AM	#2
bonita dan Jim T's sworn enemy! Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 2,057	RE: what line for a 50w2 speed #50 or 60 mono would be the way to go for a 50w. The stick does seem a little light for that size reel but you should be okay for bottom bumping. Some would say braid for deep dropping but I never had any problems with mono setting the hook. What brand reel did ya get Bill? __________________ Elbow Room '85 Wellcraft V-20 Step-lift Express PFF Redfish Regatta Trash Talkin Champion '07,'08,'10. Robbed in 2011! "Take a fish boating"

03-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#3
Bryan Bennett Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama Posts: 144	RE: what line for a 50w2 speed What will be your primary target? If you are typically fishing down west for yellowfins, the braid backing with a mono top shot will be your best choice. If you fish east for dolphin, wahoo, and marlin then straight mono will do. I can give you specific recommendations if you let me know what you intend to do most...Bryan Bennett, Sam's Orange Beach, (251) 981-4245

03-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
Cuz Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 375	RE: what line for a 50w2 speed Please be carefull if you go with braid. I can be dangerous along boat side when wireing a fish. I'd go 60# mono for about everything.

04-08-2008, 04:24 PM	#6
bill1000 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36	RE: what line for a 50w2 speed For blue water fishing I would recommend you use the 80# super braid. Put a bimini twist on the top. Next use a Yucatan or reverse albright knotto join 30' of 80# fluorocarbon leader to the bimini.

04-07-2008, 10:05 PM	#5
flyliner Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 229	RE: what line for a 50w2 speed Bill since you already have the 80 lb braid, for whatever its worth, i would put 500 yds of the braid and put abimini twist on the end, bimini twist either 60 or 80 lb mono, loop to loop the braid to the mono (don't just loop it through once but 6-8 times and make sure the braid lays down right and even on the mono), and top the reel off with mono, when the mono gets worn, you aren't replacing the whole spool and it gives you a lot more capacity __________________ Pat Dineen Flyliner Charters 850-376-0400

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