Braid Size For Spinning Reels 2024

VtSmallmouth reply :

Ive decided to try braid on my spinning gear this year after finding some suffix 832 on sale at dicks sporting goods. The only spools they had left were 30 lb test but at $16 for a 300 yard spool I couldn't pass it up. But now I'm wondering if 30 is to big for a spinning reel. Will I have any problems with 30lb?

Never used braid before so any info will help. Thanks alot

Penguino reply :

What size spinning reel?

VtSmallmouth reply :

I have a pflueger supreme size 30 and pflueger triton 35

Lewi reply :

I use 30lb (8lb mono dia) on 20, 25 size reels without any issues.

-Lewi

I.rar reply :

20lb is my preference for spinning reels but 30lb should be fine especially for that price.

Darren. reply :

I use 10lb PowerPro on all my

Spinning reels, exception being

one of my larger reels normally

reserved for saltwater...

That "larger" reel is a Shimano

Spirex 2500, LOL. My bass reels

are 1000 size Stradics and one

2000 size Lexa.

On that 2500 Spirex I believe I have

30# PowerPro which is no problem.

Big C reply :

30lb. should be just fine.

Dwight Hottle reply :

I use 10-15 & 20 lb braid for spinning tackle. The 30 will work but if you have casting tackle I would save it for that. You got the 30lb at a really good price. Maybe you could trade someone local for a lower test.

flyfisher reply :

i used 30lb on my shimano 2500 sized reels for a season or two before downsizing to 20. it will work fine.

SirSnookalot reply :

On 3/16/2015 at 1:42 AM, Dwight Hottle said:
I use 10-15 & 20 lb braid for spinning tackle. The 30 will work but if you have casting tackle I would save it for that. You got the 30lb at a really good price. Maybe you could trade someone local for a lower test.

I agree.

My inshore reels are 15 & 20#, freshwater 10 &15#.

VtSmallmouth reply :

Thanks for all the input, it sounds like people have used 30 without issues. Im going to give it a try and see how it goes. Thanks again everyone.

Sherlock 60 reply :

15# is my favorite. Rips right through pads and weeds. 6# on my ultra light set up.

J Francho reply :

I like 15 or 20 lb. Line.

OntarioFishingGuy reply :

I love using 5lb test PP, but go up to 20 for fishing in thicker weeds. 30 seems a but heavy, buy guys are using it without problems, so it should work fine.

Wayne P. reply :

I purchase superline by its diameter, not its strength.

Most brands of superline in the 30# rated strength is the diameter of most 8# nylon monos.

20# rated is the diameter of 6# nylon mono.

I use 40# superline that is the diameter of 8# nylon mono and 30# superline that is the diameter of 6# nylon mono on my spinning gear. Those are Daiwa Samuari.

4# nylon equivalent diameter and smaller superlines have very little shock strength.

I have been using superlines since Stren Kevlar and the first generation of Spiderwire.

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

30# will handle just fine, but you can maximize the benefits of braid by down sizing without going too low as suggested above.

matuka reply :

Just one more for using the 30 on a baitcaster. It's perfect for many apps. For me, ten to twenty on spinning reels.

Angry John reply :

I think you will like the 30. I use 20 and the knots do wonders on my hands. My friend uses 30 and ties 6 lb leaders for trout. The very thin lines less than 20 cut you very easy. You may want to get some knot rings if tying those thinner line's.

VtSmallmouth reply :

I thought about putting it on one of my baitcasters but I decided to spool them up with copolymer instead. I have never used braid before, my spinning gear did have fluorocarbon on it last season but it needs to be replaced. I was going to put fluro back on it but saw that braid on sale.

Scott F reply :

On 3/16/2015 at 5:59 AM, Wayne P. said:

I purchase superline by its diameter, not its strength.

Most brands of superline in the 30# rated strength is the diameter of most 8# nylon monos.

20# rated is the diameter of 6# nylon mono.

I use 40# superline that is the diameter of 8# nylon mono and 30# superline that is the diameter of 6# nylon mono on my spinning gear. Those are Daiwa Samuari.

4# nylon equivalent diameter and smaller superlines have very little shock strength.

I have been using superlines since Stren Kevlar and the first generation of Spiderwire.

Please explain why you use thick mono as the standard by which you choose braid? One of the advantages of braid is how thin it is. Why take that away? I use nothing higher than 10 pound test braid on all my spinning gear. The rod gives me the shock absorption I need. It has plenty of strength, casts farther, and lets lures run deeper than thicker lines.

ChrisD46 reply :

On 3/16/2015 at 5:59 AM, Wayne P. said:

I purchase superline by its diameter, not its strength.

Most brands of superline in the 30# rated strength is the diameter of most 8# nylon monos.

20# rated is the diameter of 6# nylon mono.

I use 40# superline that is the diameter of 8# nylon mono and 30# superline that is the diameter of 6# nylon mono on my spinning gear. Those are Daiwa Samuari.

4# nylon equivalent diameter and smaller superlines have very little shock strength.

I have been using superlines since Stren Kevlar and the first generation of Spiderwire.

I believe Wayne P. makes a good point about going too small (10lb. and under ) not only due to shock strength issues but an increase in wind knots as well . I say for most Bass spinning braid set ups there are dimenishing returns once you go below #15lb braid / #6lb. mono l / .007 in.line diameter .

Master Bait'r reply :

On 3/16/2015 at 11:26 AM, Scott F said:
Please explain why you use thick mono as the standard by which you choose braid? One of the advantages of braid is how thin it is. Why take that away? I use nothing higher than 10 pound test braid on all my spinning gear. The rod gives me the shock absorption I need. It has plenty of strength, casts farther, and lets lures run deeper than thicker lines.

He's not using it as the standard so to speak, just the measurement baseline for comparison in terms of diameter. 30# braid is approximately 8lb braid etc. Since rods are generally given line ratings in mono it makes perfect sense to me. Diameter matters in rate of sink and floatation too don't forget.

corn-on-the-rob reply :

On 3/16/2015 at 10:08 AM, Angry John said:
I think you will like the 30. I use 20 and the knots do wonders on my hands. My friend uses 30 and ties 6 lb leaders for trout. The very thin lines less than 20 cut you very easy. You may want to get some knot rings if tying those thinner line's.

this.

twenty was fine but I tore my hands up. I use 30lb on my 2500 shimano size spinning reels and never looked back.

Mass Bassin' reply :

I like 10lb braid because it is the same diameter as 2lb mono so it casts a mile!

BasserJim reply :

I use 20 lb Daiwa Samurai on my spinning reels, because the diameter matches nicely to the line I use for a leader. I don't necessarily think that 30 is too big though

The Next KVD reply :

I normally use 10lb braid for everything except for my spinning rods I use for dock skipping. Than I put on 30lb braid.

QUAKEnSHAKE reply :

On 3/16/2015 at 11:26 AM, Scott F said:
Please explain why you use thick mono as the standard by which you choose braid? One of the advantages of braid is how thin it is. Why take that away? I use nothing higher than 10 pound test braid on all my spinning gear. The rod gives me the shock absorption I need. It has plenty of strength, casts farther, and lets lures run deeper than thicker lines.

I agree

In over 12 years with 8 & 10#PP never once have I cut myself with it I guess it would be operator error if you do.

Ive also used it for frog fishing on slop/mats it has plenty of strength for its size.

Bigchunk reply :

I have 30 suffix 832 and #10 on two spools for my stradic, i like the 10 better. 20 is my favorite

StrikeKing76 reply :

I use #40 Braid on my inshore spinning reel size 30. I also use braid for crankbait fishing around rocks, never have to worry about losing a $20 lure.

Yumeya reply :

I use fins 40g 5lb on all my spinning rods...

soflabasser reply :

I use 10-30 pound braid on some of my spinning reels, depending on what technique I am using and where I am fishing. Shimano and Penn are the spinning reels I tend to use most since they are reliable and have a proven history.

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