eyegore
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Reel line capacity
I have a brand new Okuma Epixor ef15 reel that I purchased for my 9' Fenwick that I will be using for Steelhead. Purchased it after season last year. Going to spool it up with P-line 6 lb. flourocarbon. Although this rod/reel combo feels surpurb in my hands, I am wondering if 80 yards (spool capacity) is going to be enough? Never took that into consideration when I purchased it. Any thoughts?
post edited by eyegore - 2009/09/26 09:17:28
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leadmen
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/09/26 09:30:39
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use a braid and get more line on it 8 lb test is 2 lb dia
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eyegore
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/09/26 09:37:43
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Would braid be better for Steelhead? I would think that I would need a few feet if not more of some type of leader. Hate to buy something different since I have a NIB, 250 yards of P-Line.
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/09/26 12:34:38
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if you are just going to fish the streams then 80 yards of line should be fine. if you do use braid it would be a good idea to tie on a short piece of flourocarbon leader.
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eyegore
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/09/26 15:06:00
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I'll only be in the streams. Thought that 80 yards would be enough but it caught me by surprise that for 6 lbs test, that all it was. The combo does feel great in hand, that is why I chose this reel. Can't wait to hit the streams!!
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/09/26 18:22:30
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80 yds that can go quick with a 10 lb on cast 40 yds or so then rip line 120 yds average 140 or 170 good i hooked a 8lb chin that spooled me and that was 120 yds got him in but chased him down with a boat
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/14 04:57:09
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Use a small barrel swivel with your braid and flourocarbon leader. Palomar knot works well.
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/14 09:46:27
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Braid may be fine for now but as soon as it gets below freezing temp's your screwed. It will freeze on your spool like a big solid ice cube. Been there done that(not for steel though)
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/14 10:45:45
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That's right. I love the strength of fireline but the fish will see it, so use a leader and when the temp drops below freezing it holds water and brings it up on the reel and is a nightmare. Last year I'd only get 2-3 casts and I couldn't even reel it in through the eyes on my rod it was so iced up.
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/14 13:05:21
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Had P-Line fluoro on my ultralite reel and it was unmanageable.
Lot of memory, coils shooting off etc.
Plus it doesn't hold a lot of knots well. Palomar is OK.
I have Suffix Elite mono on my ultralite reels. Really like it.
If your concerned about line capacity get a thin 6 lb line like Tectan or Stren Magnathin.
Tectan 6.4 lb is .0063 diameter. Very good line.
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/17 22:30:34
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There is NO reason for a fairhooked fish to run out 80 yds of 6lb line. Learn to properly put the heat to them.
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/18 12:38:37
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IMO, i would not use a flurocarbon mainline. I would go with go with a regular mono mainline then put about 2 ft of flurocarbon lead on it. Fluro can become frayed very easy and 80 yards could turn into 60 yards pretty quick if you have to cut a bunch off, and has tenedency to retain more memory and become coiled. Also, i would stay away from braid in freezing temps of the winter, it will freeze like a rope and holds water which can freeze your reels up. Reel magic supposedly helps this but never tried it myself. Just my 2 cents.
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RE: Reel line capacity
2009/10/18 22:39:39
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Just put mono on you dont need braided. Ive been using 6lb triline on my 6'6" fenwick for yrs and never had a problem. Just set your drag right and present your bait or jig right or whatever you are using you will land them.
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