What line class? : Barramundi & Estuary Fishing Trip Reports

buzzdog · Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

30lb Braid seems to be a great all rounder for casting ability as well as fish retrieval capabilities.

cuddlescooper · Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

30lb most of the time but some spots require 50lb and 2 healthy thumbs to stop big fish in the timber. Oh and some serious upgraded hooks. 10lb on flats in the harbour. All depends on where you are fishing.

passenger279 · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

30pd

but now it seems everything is at least as small as .20mm, some slightly older 14pd fireline is like .24, where new braid is .20 30pd..

so 30pd for me for barra, or whatever is the thinnest 20 - 30pd braid i can get at the time i'm refilling a reel

ravstr · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

Calcutta 200 - 35lb braid with 6kg 6ft remington
Calcutta 400 - 50lb braid with 10kg 6ft live fibre

that's the way i roll, Calcutta all day.

Ibbsy · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:15 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

Here.s a site worth checking out http://www.paulusjustfishing.com/4linetestingbuy.htm (cheers Tam) well worth a look show the breaking strengths of different braid may change your mind on what to use. Pretty interesting.

hobbsy · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:54 am Post subject: Re: What line class?

50lb braid for Barra & 80lb braid for bottom bashing/blue water.

Not very sporting I know, but I figure get them in and then decide their fate! Plus if you are into release fishing, better to get them in fast.

JEDA1 · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:56 am Post subject: Re: What line class?

20lb braid and 20lb fluorocarbon leader.

deepblack · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

Ummm.... 6lb, 10lb, 15lb, 20lb, 30lb & 50lb. :lol:

Depends on where you are and how you are fishing. It also depends on the outfit you are using! For example I use 6lb on light flick stick I use for plastics on the harbour flats but I use 50lb on the stump puller I use for rock bar fishing. Horses for courses. It doesn't make much sense to fish 50lb on an outfit that only has 4kg of drag, 20 or 30lb will take the outfit to the limits of its performance envelope anyway and you limit your casting and presentation ability. If I had to pick one line size and stick with it 20lb would be my choice as it is the most versatile over a wide range of applications AND outfits. 20lb is still useful for small plastics but can pull fish from cover with some Black Belt rod work.
Cheers, :cheers:

John.

Tamlin · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

Guys,

This is a great topic, and has motivated me to hyjack this thread and start a new post (Sorry Jay, I'm sure you will understand).

In essence I believe that more than 99% of people do not actually know what actual breaking strain line thay are using. I've started a new thread called "Braids aint Braids - A close look at label vs actual BS" http://fishingterritory.com/hooks-lines-sinkers-f10075/braids-ain-t-braids-a-close-look-at-label-vs-actual-bs-t26632.html

I think Jays topic is good and people should still post what they are using for Barra, but with the newly found information in my new post people will be able to clarify what breaking strain and brand they are using and why.

Catch Ya,
Tam

Sister Ed · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: What line class?

Great site, most interesting, thanks Tamlin. Now more confused, preferred it better to believe 20kg BS was 20kg BS

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