what are the weight/pound ranges it will handle in MONO and BRAIDED
1810072
It depends upon the model of the rod. I recommend that you go to Shakespeare's website and look up the specifications. http://www.uglystik.com/Ugly-Stik-Bigwater-Rod/1285720,default,pd.html#specifications
391546
Yes on the 50w okuma solterra you can fit 710 yards of 50lb mono, 600 yards of 60lb mono and 420 yards of 80lb mono do you would have no problem spooling that it would be cheaper to go with monofilament. This reel is a very large reel with a high line capacity
967262
I use 20lbs power pro braided line, reel works fine and line isn't to heavy, casts far and come back quickly...
2073432
I got braid on mine now.it works great caught a nice bull shark last month with it.i use power pro ,bought it on amazon.500 yards of 80 pound power pro
1731261
It is rated for up to 80 pounds however I see no reason why you could not use 100 LB line. I use 80 LB braided and have caught large halibut. Nice rod for the money.
1507396
Penn rates this reel for up to 80lb braid. MONO CAPACITY YD/LB 450/20 300/30 250/40 BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB 625/50 525/65 450/80
627985
It is 12-25 lb rating im using 20 lb braid on mine and it is a medium action rod
1359139
attack waits = attach weights - these work very will for split weights. They are great at cutting both braided and monofilament. I use 20 lb most of the time. Hook removal is only an issue when larger fish are caught. I crimp my barbs as well. For the $$$, this is a very good product.
1137991
Bill,I've used it with 50-60 lb braid, and it was in the open ocean of the Marshall Islands, and some friends and I were hooking up on some 40-60 lb dogtooth tuna. We were dropping jigs down maybe 300 feet. I don't have a lot of knowledge on the strengths of the different weights of braided line, but I hope that can help you some.
84425
As with most lines, some are slipprier than others. Braid is one that slips more often. The knots employed can be a key component in the equation. Not knowing which knots you employed makes it difficult. I have used the Palomar , Trilene, Uni knots with a fair amount of success. 8lb. Mono from Trilene which I have used extensively for many years, has not failed at the knot with the knots I have mentioned.
298127
Braided line capacity at 100lb test holds 1,150yds of line, and at 80lb test, it holds 1,350yds. Mono line capacity at 50lb test holds 560yds, and at 80lb test, it holds 360yds.
102175
Most people use the braid as the backing. It doesn't go bad Like mono. I put a new topshot of p line mono on the braid.
234859
I have a 20 pound braided test line. Power Pro or trilene works perfectly. .
1507397
Penn rates this reel for up to 80lb braid.MONO CAPACITY YD/LB450/20 300/30 250/40BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB625/50 525/65 450/80
1147178
With 300 yards of 65 lb braid you should be perfectly fine. The catfish arnt the strongest fish on the block. I personally prefer to have more line but a bit thinner. So I would go with 20 or 30 lb braid and get double the amount of line on the reel. I land 40 kg blacktip reef sharks with 455m of 20 lb braid on my reel. But I like ligt tackle fishing. Hope this helps. I am sponsored by okuma so if you need any professional advice just ask.
1105533
The rod says line weight of 10-17lb mono and has the feel of more medium heavy, hope that helps.
660884
Wt 9.9 oz, max drag 14lb, mono capacity 10/210, 12/180, 14/150. Braid capacity 25/265, 30/165, 35/135. Given the max drag of 14lb, I would not go to braid. I am fishing for schooly striped bass with 10lb line. Reel is not meant for salt water, but with good cleaning, I will make do.