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chris b

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It depends on what sized sinkers you plan on using and how hard you cast them.

12 lb is actually quite strong enough to most most fish including jews, you just need a good smooth drag setting of around 4-5lb. I use 15lb as my heaviest from the shore but I do up the leader line when targeting bigger fish. Everyone will have their own proffered strengths, that's just what works for me ( by the way I use either 10 or 15lb braid).

 

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12 lb line should be fine, just use heavier leader, and perhaps have a double the length of the rod plus a few feet ..

Your reel can take a few hundred metres of it , and a decent matched surf rod ...

If your knots are good, and your drag is in very good condition, you should be able to catch and land most beach dwelling species

I see no problems at all .....

Great_White

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1 hour ago, chris b said:

Good day guys   

Do you think 12 lb line is to light for fishing the surf  for the run of the mill  fish Not jews

Also lighter line means less diameter and it will be better for distance casting which is often important in the surf depending on where the gutters are.

In my view heavier diameter nylon line does have advantages in the surf as it is is less likely to tangle with your sinker in the wash than braid for example but as long as you keep some tension on the line this is generally not an issue.

Cheers

Jim

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2 hours ago, fragmeister said:

Also lighter line means less diameter and it will be better for distance casting which is often important in the surf depending on where the gutters are.

In my view heavier diameter nylon line does have advantages in the surf as it is is less likely to tangle with your sinker in the wash than braid for example but as long as you keep some tension on the line this is generally not an issue.

Cheers

Jim

Outside of tangling, I've had braid fray quite visibly after a few hours in heavy surf. Another good reason to keep some tension on.

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On ‎21‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 9:11 PM, blaxland said:

Plus you can always add a couple of rod lengths of heavier line if casting weight, should be able to land a good fighting Aussie salmon on 12Lb but big Rays or sharks may give you grief

Thank guys I am using a plan 6 inch side caster and would like to cast unweighted

Pilchard  and  Beakies   

 

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