rus_cb Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Switching from mono to braid. What breaking strain do you suggest for above fish (plus salmon when the chance arises). Got 10lb mono on at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 G'day mate, Fireline has a higher breaking strain than its stated rating so go on the lighter side for your bream spinning gear. I use 6lb fireline on my spin gear which is great for luring bream, flatties etc but I've also caught salmon on the same gear. It makes for a great fight as well when the sambos turn up Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rus_cb Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Great. Thanks guys. Talk about your quick turn around. Businesses dont get back to you that quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Great. Thanks guys. Talk about your quick turn around. Businesses dont get back to you that quickly That's cause everyone who should be working is on here talking fishing rather than doing any business!!!!!!!!! Gotta go, boss is coming!!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PW! Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Braid is so good i use 4lb and 4lb leader and have never been done over by a bream, lizard or whiting. (never caught many bream!!) 6lb will land you a rat king or sambo with a bit of patience. My king outfit for spinning only has 14lb braid and you get the odd bust off but its more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madsmc Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) The 6lb fireline hasn't failed me yet. The weekend before last I was connected to a fair chunk of a flathead and it had my line around a bit of cunje on a rock for quite some time. Even after a fair bit of rubbing, the fireline not only held strong and allowed me to land the fish, but afterwards I couldn't find any nicks or noticeable wear in the line. Freaked me right out because I was sure it was going to snap on that rock for sure. My only advice would be to steer clear of the smoke/black coloured line because it's bloody hard to see unless your fishing in gin clear water. Go the yellow (my fave) or pink. Shane Edited February 3, 2006 by madsmc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaulpang Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 G'day, Looking forward to the weekend. I fish soft plastics with 4lb fireline. I like the pink for visibility. Caught bream under 30cm and decent flatties no problem. 6lb is fine, prob better for you. THere was a post (think by fisherman rob with the valiant) about yellow fireline breaking at the knots so might be wise to steer clear of it. Have a top top weekend all, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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