Which PE (braid) line is best for jigging?

1) Which PE line is everyone using for sambo jigging this year?

-Shimano is all about 'PowerPro' both in and outside Japan.  Has anyone used it yet?

-Any tried and tested PE lines you have and are using?

 

2) I need a fresh spool of PE for my Spheros 14000FA. 

-Can I go up to 80lb so I don't keep losing jigs due to line rubbing from other fisho's on a charter?

 

3) Which PE line would you recommend for my Stella 4000 for inshore light jigging?

 

Thanks for any info,

 

Dasho


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hmmmm, line choice

Fri, 2010-01-08 07:38

very subjective! my thoughts.....

 

1) haven't tried power pro although I have read that it is reasonably thin for its breaking poundage, relatively inexpensive but there are nicer braids out there. For jigging I have varivas big one PE5 (78lb) on my Accurate and 80lb Daiwa Accudepth on my stella 20000FA. I am soon to load up a spare spool for the Stella with 100lb Jerry Brown hollow core.

 

2) I ran 80lb whiplash pro on my Spheros 14000FA with no problems. I think most of the charters run 80lb on theirs also? I don't think you'll have an issue running 80lb. You could buy the varivas line i have on my accurate, but it is thin so I'd recommend something a bit thicker (particularly if you are on charters a bit) so it is a little more resistant to breaking and line cuts.

 

3) I'd say PE2/3 maybe - varivas big one 48lb PE3, something like that?

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Thanks dude. Will get some

Fri, 2010-01-08 09:29

Thanks dude.

Will get some 80lb whiplash for the spheros.

Will check out the varivas for the stella.

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ppro

Fri, 2010-01-08 16:14

I like ppro on spinners for casting lures. I would consider medium thickness. Not all PE are same diameter. Not too expensive. Shimmy recommends ppro of naturally since it has rights to ppro in Asia.

Whiplash is thinner and I guess you'd get better capacity, but I don't like it for casting lures, too soft and like the name says you'll get whiplashed and it's a mess. Spool it at the shop as it's hard to get it packed manually. Better for putting on a multiplier for bottom.

Varivas is the best compromise, but prohibitively expensive. Lays nice, is pretty thin and just the right suppleness. However this brand has many variants that get a little confusing. Seems everyone puts this on their stella.

A lot of guys in my neck of the woods buy JB line in bulk as the best compromise for jigging on an overhead.

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thin line on overheads

Fri, 2010-01-08 17:29

thin line on overheads ,round thicker line on spin