I have two old school green Curados that I want to respool with braid for bay fishing.
Any recommendations on brand and wt?
Any recommendations on brand and wt?
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Braid for Shimano Curado?
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Last: 8 mo ago by cmoore15
FINS Windtamer in 20# test which has the same diameter as 7# mono.
that's not a bad choice but Tarpon is a big ass fly fisherman who hates conventional gear!!
in all seriousness that's a good option. I have a couple greenies left too and on all of our gear we've been using suffix 832 for years. No complaints. We use it in the salt and in the timber on the lakes and it holds up great. we typically use 20-30 lb. Casts plenty far too no matter spinning or baitcasting. I will say this as a Shimano fan. I can cast it a good bit further with my curado DC than the greenies. Especially into any wind. It's just the newer technology
in all seriousness that's a good option. I have a couple greenies left too and on all of our gear we've been using suffix 832 for years. No complaints. We use it in the salt and in the timber on the lakes and it holds up great. we typically use 20-30 lb. Casts plenty far too no matter spinning or baitcasting. I will say this as a Shimano fan. I can cast it a good bit further with my curado DC than the greenies. Especially into any wind. It's just the newer technology
I gravitate towards Power Pro Super 8 Slick 30 lbs. with Flouro leader.
It is same thickness as 8lb mono.
It is same thickness as 8lb mono.
trip98 said:
that's not a bad choice but Tarpon is a big ass fly fisherman who hates conventional gear!!
in all seriousness that's a good option. I have a couple greenies left too and on all of our gear we've been using suffix 832 for years. No complaints. We use it in the salt and in the timber on the lakes and it holds up great. we typically use 20-30 lb. Casts plenty far too no matter spinning or baitcasting. I will say this as a Shimano fan. I can cast it a good bit further with my curado DC than the greenies. Especially into any wind. It's just the newer technology
I don't hate conventional gear, I'm just more evolved than a bait-chunking googan like yourself and prefer to fly fish.
Ask your boy why he's asked my boy about learning how to fly fish...
2nd on the 832.
I put new ceramic bearings and 832 braid on my old Bantam SF.
Fins Windtamer 20-20lb
Another question: Do you use backing? If so how much and type?
Suffix 832. I switched over from power pro a couple of years ago and wish I had done so sooner. I don't think I've had a single loop or line twist issue yet on 3 rods. When I had power pro on I had at least one major line twist issue every trip.
Just fill your spool with braid (suffix 832) and attached 3 ft of flourocarbon leader-line (25lb test) with an FJ knot.Scotty88 said:
Another question: Do you use backing? If so how much and type?
I'm set on bait casters, what about the best braid for spinning rods/reels? Brand and pound?
My main spinner was rigged with braid for a few years and after 4-5 trips I'd get tangles/knots in the braid - total pain. I get it, it's a features of how the line peels of a spinning reel. It was so annoying I went back to mono. I'm sure it's just because I wasn't using the right braid.
My main spinner was rigged with braid for a few years and after 4-5 trips I'd get tangles/knots in the braid - total pain. I get it, it's a features of how the line peels of a spinning reel. It was so annoying I went back to mono. I'm sure it's just because I wasn't using the right braid.
30# Fin S or 832
Mono or fluoro leader using a Crazy Alberto knot.
Couple wraps of mono against the spool to keep the whole lot from spinning.
Mono or fluoro leader using a Crazy Alberto knot.
Couple wraps of mono against the spool to keep the whole lot from spinning.
You know, I was going to originally include that Tarpon is a typical fly fishing snob....but you just showed that for everyone!!TarponChaser said:trip98 said:
that's not a bad choice but Tarpon is a big ass fly fisherman who hates conventional gear!!
in all seriousness that's a good option. I have a couple greenies left too and on all of our gear we've been using suffix 832 for years. No complaints. We use it in the salt and in the timber on the lakes and it holds up great. we typically use 20-30 lb. Casts plenty far too no matter spinning or baitcasting. I will say this as a Shimano fan. I can cast it a good bit further with my curado DC than the greenies. Especially into any wind. It's just the newer technology
I don't hate conventional gear, I'm just more evolved than a bait-chunking googan like yourself and prefer to fly fish.
Ask your boy why he's asked my boy about learning how to fly fish...
As for asking teenage fishing junkie, I already know the answer....it's because we're spending a week in Arkansas on the White River!! Spent time talking with guides today. Will be doing both fly and conventional
yes, any basic mono..10 lb is fine...don't need a whole lot on there. we usually put just a little more than covering the bottom of the spool and then enough out the rod tip to tie onto the braidScotty88 said:
Another question: Do you use backing? If so how much and type?
I quit using a backer about 5 years ago. Never have noticed a difference. I fish suffix 832 braid on all my baitcasters.
Class of '93 - proud Dad of a '22 grad and a '26 student!
I had to look up googan. Y'all must know each other.
oklaunion said:
I had to look up googan. Y'all must know each other.
Yes he's very lucky! And our boys rule the school!
dr_boogs said:
I'm set on bait casters, what about the best braid for spinning rods/reels? Brand and pound?
My main spinner was rigged with braid for a few years and after 4-5 trips I'd get tangles/knots in the braid - total pain. I get it, it's a features of how the line peels of a spinning reel. It was so annoying I went back to mono. I'm sure it's just because I wasn't using the right braid.
For redfish, low end (100 bux) several of the 3000 series (like Quantum Strive) are perfectly fine for bay. 10# braid and 20 pound fluor leaders. Winning combo
Always the most goodest
I'd go 30 pound braid. Anything smaller will dig into itself too much on the reel.
I really like the Suffix 832 in 40lb. It casts just as well as 30 and doesnt dig into your reel when you fight bigger redfish
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