Line Suggestions - Ocea 4000P

BretABaker · 07-25-2008, 08:21 PM

I need to fill my Ocea by next Sunday when I go bluefin jigging in Cape May (or to the canyons for yellows if they're gone)....what does anyone/everyone recommend:

- Varivas Avani Tuna PE8
- Varivas Avani Jigging PE8
- OTI
- Daiwa Saltiga Braid PE8

Now - the prices are quite close, within $30 I believe. Does anyone have experience with the Varivas? Also - this may be a question for TJ but is the OTI 80lb closer to PE6 or PE8? Would the 120lb be PE8?

Thx

paul708 · 07-25-2008, 08:49 PM

bret
not familiar with the varvias
OTI 80 is closer to 80

seems to be a very popular jigging line

Uncle Russ · 07-25-2008, 09:00 PM

I have the Varivas SMP GT Super Max on an SR20 (90 pound) It is smooth as silk and I have tested it with a 40 turn Bimini hooked directly to the scale at up to 60 pounds steady pull, several times. I have unfortunately not caught anything on it yet.

Russ

BretABaker · 07-25-2008, 09:13 PM

yeah, see the ocea holds 300m of pe8 exactly......so it looks like the OTI 80lb is PE6....i guess id get the 120lb then.

i used the daiwa in NC, its the cheapest but i did like it.

I'm a math major and an actuary, so the conversion of meters to feet might not be too hard....though its nice that OTI is in feet.

Bellyups · 07-25-2008, 09:36 PM

Bret, I have my OJ 4000P spooled with Varivas Avani tuna PE8 which is supposed to break at 112 pounds. This line is super smooth and did not break on my last trip. I caught 3 AJs up to 40 pounds and a large red snapper with the set up.

My OJ had 100lb Powerpro

before I spooled it with the V. Avani. I kept breaking the PP, so no more PP for me. I kept maybe 50-70 yards on the spool as backing and the OJ still took the 300meters of V. Avani tuna. Thus, I feel I have about 400 yards of line on that reel!!! It is hard to believe it will hold that much, but pack it on tight and it will. I ike my OJ filled as much as possible because I feel the gear ratio is a little low for very deep drops when a fair amount of line is let off the spool. Decreasing spool size will drasticly decrease retrieve on any reel.

I also have the PE6 (80pound) saltiga braid and really like it. This line is on a different reel.

I have heard good reports about the OTI line. The OTI line is silky smooth, but I haven't used it. Just felt it.

BretABaker · 07-25-2008, 09:40 PM

Thanks bellyups. Hopefully TJ will chime in (otherwise i'm calling him tomorrow!) to say what PE te 120lb line is. I'd be fine getting 300yds of that on the reel. The Daiwa was nice as well, but I can only get 500m+ of PE8 so that's sort of a waste.

I wonder what the difference is between the avani tuna and avani jigging max.

Bellyups · 07-25-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BretABaker

I wonder what the difference is between the avani tuna and avani jigging max.

I don't know. I thought the Tuna was supposed to be stronger, but I am not sure.

I would have 50-100 yards of backing on the OJ before spooling with 300 meters. If you have a little extra at the end, then that is ok as you will have a full spool and can always use the extra in the future for splicing.

That OJ 4000 P is a killer reel!!! Great choice and enjoy it!! What rod do you have paired with it?

Bellyups · 07-25-2008, 09:48 PM

Bret, do me a favor and ask TJ what happened when the stella 20000 was spooled.

BretABaker · 07-25-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bellyups

I don't know. I thought the Tuna was supposed to be stronger, but I am not sure.

I would have 50-100 yards of backing on the OJ before spooling with 300 meters. If you have a little extra at the end, then that is ok as you will have a full spool and can always use the extra in the future for splicing.

That OJ 4000 P is a killer reel!!! Great choice and enjoy it!! What rod do you have paired with it?

i'm using the 500g jigging master with it.....people think its a bit long to fast jig with but i've done it with a 665 and its been fine. i love that rod.

havent made the call on line....yet!

Fishhead56 · 07-25-2008, 10:26 PM

............"I'm a math major and an actuary, so the conversion of meters to feet might not be too hard....though its nice that OTI is in feet....."

Let me know if I can help with the quick math. ...

I have found the Saltaga Dendoh product ok
Although deliveries slow.

I saw a bunch of OTI line once but Mr Bill had it under guard and I
was not able to molest it

07-25-2008, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,294	Line Suggestions - Ocea 4000P I need to fill my Ocea by next Sunday when I go bluefin jigging in Cape May (or to the canyons for yellows if they're gone)....what does anyone/everyone recommend: - Varivas Avani Tuna PE8 - Varivas Avani Jigging PE8 - OTI - Daiwa Saltiga Braid PE8 Now - the prices are quite close, within $30 I believe. Does anyone have experience with the Varivas? Also - this may be a question for TJ but is the OTI 80lb closer to PE6 or PE8? Would the 120lb be PE8? Thx

07-25-2008, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
paul708 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 412	bret not familiar with the varvias OTI 80 is closer to 80 seems to be a very popular jigging line __________________ northeast coast OTI sales specialize in custom OTI Jigging and popping rods and fine OTI jigging products Jigging Master custom rods jprrods.com

07-25-2008, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,143	I have the Varivas SMP GT Super Max on an SR20 (90 pound) It is smooth as silk and I have tested it with a 40 turn Bimini hooked directly to the scale at up to 60 pounds steady pull, several times. I have unfortunately not caught anything on it yet. Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

07-25-2008, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 506	Bret, I have my OJ 4000P spooled with Varivas Avani tuna PE8 which is supposed to break at 112 pounds. This line is super smooth and did not break on my last trip. I caught 3 AJs up to 40 pounds and a large red snapper with the set up. My OJ had 100lb Powerpro before I spooled it with the V. Avani. I kept breaking the PP, so no more PP for me. I kept maybe 50-70 yards on the spool as backing and the OJ still took the 300meters of V. Avani tuna. Thus, I feel I have about 400 yards of line on that reel!!! It is hard to believe it will hold that much, but pack it on tight and it will. I ike my OJ filled as much as possible because I feel the gear ratio is a little low for very deep drops when a fair amount of line is let off the spool. Decreasing spool size will drasticly decrease retrieve on any reel. I also have the PE6 (80pound) saltiga braid and really like it. This line is on a different reel. I have heard good reports about the OTI line. The OTI line is silky smooth, but I haven't used it. Just felt it. __________________ "What an Idiot!! 'Ahhh, I'm hang gliding. Honey take a good picture. I'm dead,' " Will Farrell Last edited by Bellyups : 07-25-2008 at 09:39 PM.

07-25-2008, 09:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 506	Bret, do me a favor and ask TJ what happened when the stella 20000 was spooled. __________________ "What an Idiot!! 'Ahhh, I'm hang gliding. Honey take a good picture. I'm dead,' " Will Farrell

07-25-2008, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,294	yeah, see the ocea holds 300m of pe8 exactly......so it looks like the OTI 80lb is PE6....i guess id get the 120lb then. i used the daiwa in NC, its the cheapest but i did like it. I'm a math major and an actuary, so the conversion of meters to feet might not be too hard....though its nice that OTI is in feet.

07-25-2008, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,294	Thanks bellyups. Hopefully TJ will chime in (otherwise i'm calling him tomorrow!) to say what PE te 120lb line is. I'd be fine getting 300yds of that on the reel. The Daiwa was nice as well, but I can only get 500m+ of PE8 so that's sort of a waste. I wonder what the difference is between the avani tuna and avani jigging max.

07-25-2008, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fishhead56 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Galveston County Posts: 378	............"I'm a math major and an actuary, so the conversion of meters to feet might not be too hard....though its nice that OTI is in feet....." Let me know if I can help with the quick math. ... I have found the Saltaga Dendoh product ok Although deliveries slow. I saw a bunch of OTI line once but Mr Bill had it under guard and I was not able to molest it

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