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Nikko

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Line..
« on: August 24, 2005, 04:28:26 PM »

I had to re-spool a couple of reels in a hurry so I grabbed some line (15 lb) from Wal-mart.

MISTAKE!!

This stuff takes a springy set and curls really bad. This isn't good for kids learning to cast as it also rat's nests' really bad.

Funny...it worked fine for the first few outings. 

I have to change it. BUT...what to change it to? What's the favorite brand name these days ands where's it purchased?


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Fish Assassin

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Re: Line..
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2005, 04:37:48 PM »

What reel are you using Nikko ?
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Nikko

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Re: Line..
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2005, 05:49:20 PM »

Using a couple of older Diawa spinning reels (one large, one medium sized..sorry, model numbers not handy) and a Diawa knuckle buster. I'm mostly casting or mooching from a small boat and (rght now) primarily for pinks in the arm.

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Re: Line..
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2005, 06:19:05 PM »

maxima ultra green good for everything
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Re: Line..
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2005, 06:36:26 PM »

If maximas too $$$ try "speed line" it costs less and it has no line twist to it or anything.
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Re: Line..
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2005, 08:42:12 PM »

 :D yep maxima for sure. ;D
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Re: Line..
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2005, 09:27:34 PM »

Like others said, Maxima
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Re: Line..
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2005, 10:26:01 PM »

maxima 200 yrds is like 10 bucks at freds
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Re: Line..
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2005, 07:43:48 PM »

Thanks all.

I learned a long time ago that when it comes to buying tools, I try to cry only once. I guess I forgot that philosophy when it comes to buying line :)

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