I just picked up a Penn Sargus 3000 that is rated for 8lb test mono. I want to use braid and know I can go with a heavier weight line. My question is, how much heavier? Is there a general rule regarding going from mono to braid as far as what weight is appropriate? Is there a chart or scale that equates mono to braid conversion?
Also, as far as putting a floro or mono leader on, do most of you go lighter than your braid and if so, how much lighter?
Thanks
kind of stick you pair it with? I got that reel a few mouths back and put 15lb diamond blue braid on it and works great forget how much it took… As far as the leader I use fluoro and depending on situation I change it up, sheepin lots of structure I use 20, most of the time use 15 or so, to be honest whatever I have on me. the reel works great and very smooth. Anyone know if there is a rule of thumb on conversion?
15 to 20 pound braid unless you paired it with a lighter action rod and want to throw smaller baits, then go 10 to 15.
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
14 braid is perfect on my creek rod. they say to match the approximate diameter of the line when switching from mono to braid, but that leaves you with like 30lb test, which is obviously overkill.
if you go with something like 8lb braid, which is still plenty for most trout, flounder, sheeps, reds, etc, you’ll just have to either back it with some mono or it’ll take a lot to fill the spool.
i use either 10 or 20lb fluoro leader, depending on structure and target species.
I was the associate Penn product manager until I left for another job 4 weeks ago, and we would always use 15 or 20lb…perfect for a SG3000.
Bowtech Allegiance
Ruger M77 .270
I’ve got 15 lb braid (blue stuff at haddrells?) on my sargus 3000s nd they’re on Shimano Clarus 6 1/2’ medium and medium heavy rods. haven’t popped any fish off that weren’t way too big for the rod anyways
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Great information folks, Thanks!
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Originally posted by barbawangif you go with something like 8lb braid, which is still plenty for most trout, flounder, sheeps, reds, etc, you’ll just have to either back it with some mono or it’ll take a lot to fill the spool.
I would go heavier than 8lb braid just to get something of usable diameter. I had a baitcaster spooled with 8lb braid and it gave me nothing but trouble - the stuff was just too thin.
I’d back it with mono no matter what size braid you go with. Not only will you save some cash, but the mono backing will provide enough stretch to keep the braid tight, preventing it from digging into the line on the spool.
Go with 15lb braid or so. Yes you could go higher but that reel will bend the spindle with too big a fish so I would not go too heavy.
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