how much 130# spectra will an avet SDS hold?

mike garone · 07-11-2008, 05:31 PM

I just picked up an avet SDS and plan on spooling it with 130# spectra with a topshot of ~150 yards of 100# mono. This reel is going to be used for trolling and chunking on a party boat. I have always just run straight mono on my reels for this application, but on the trip I plan on using it we could encounter fish +200# and want to have extra capacity.

My question is how much can I expect to get on this reel? How do I make sure that the spectra is packed well enough so that it doesnt dig in on itself when a fish is on? What brand of spectra do you suggest using?

TeamOso · 07-11-2008, 06:09 PM

more than ull need

Snagged · 07-11-2008, 06:34 PM

About 500

jureal · 07-11-2008, 07:59 PM

I would go with a much shorter topshot of mono and a lot more spectra. Go to a reputable tackle shop and ask questions about their knowledge of putting on spectra tight. If in doubt, do it yourself.

Or, contact Basil...he may be close to you.

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SkeeterRonnie · 07-11-2008, 08:53 PM

500 on the one I owned at one point

never needed a topshot

hooked the spectra straight to the swivel on the leader.

mike garone · 07-12-2008, 12:53 PM

I would go with straight spectra but the boats I go on do not like spectra. They require a topshot of at least 150 yards.

Thanks for the link to BHP tackle. Just spoke with him and gonna bring the reel in next week.

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mike garone Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 88	how much 130# spectra will an avet SDS hold? I just picked up an avet SDS and plan on spooling it with 130# spectra with a topshot of ~150 yards of 100# mono. This reel is going to be used for trolling and chunking on a party boat. I have always just run straight mono on my reels for this application, but on the trip I plan on using it we could encounter fish +200# and want to have extra capacity. My question is how much can I expect to get on this reel? How do I make sure that the spectra is packed well enough so that it doesnt dig in on itself when a fish is on? What brand of spectra do you suggest using?

07-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	About 500 __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

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jureal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 294	I would go with a much shorter topshot of mono and a lot more spectra. Go to a reputable tackle shop and ask questions about their knowledge of putting on spectra tight. If in doubt, do it yourself. Or, contact Basil...he may be close to you. Help zone :: BHP Tackle Last edited by jureal : 07-11-2008 at 08:01 PM.

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SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	500 on the one I owned at one point never needed a topshot hooked the spectra straight to the swivel on the leader. __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

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TeamOso Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus/Pt A Posts: 484	more than ull need

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mike garone Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 88	I would go with straight spectra but the boats I go on do not like spectra. They require a topshot of at least 150 yards. Thanks for the link to BHP tackle. Just spoke with him and gonna bring the reel in next week.

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