Line Suggestions - Ocea 4000P - Page 2

Sea Crappie · 07-26-2008, 12:03 AM

I have 4 reels spooled w/ OTI PE8 right now and it's great line. If you just really want to spend the money on Varivas (which I love too), knock yourself out, but it's definitely not necessary.

ksong · 07-26-2008, 07:37 AM

All PE lines you mentioned are fine. If you want to save money, fill 200 yards with 80 lbs Tuf Line and 100 meter or 100 yards of PE color coded line connected by uni to uni knot.
Great jigging reel. It the reel is used mostly for tuna jigging, I'd rather buy 5000P instead as the line capacity of 4000P is marginal.

BretABaker · 07-26-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ksong

All PE lines you mentioned are fine. If you want to save money, fill 200 yards with 80 lbs Tuf Line and 100 meter or 100 yards of PE color coded line connected by uni to uni knot.
Great jigging reel. It the reel is used mostly for tuna jigging, I'd rather buy 5000P instead as the line capacity of 4000P is marginal.

it will likely be used primarily for tuna. If I find that 300m of PE8 is an issue I will respool with PE6........or just increase the drag

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The first chance to use the reel will be next weekend in NJ. Did you go much this week? Anuvat and Dom just got another monster yesterday....on a popper!

BretABaker · 07-26-2008, 09:27 AM

oh i just read your report, it seems the action is very off/on based on days. perhaps we'll have to go to the canyons instead

BretABaker · 07-26-2008, 07:01 PM

i am going with 400yds (or as much as I can get on) of OTI 80lb

Bellyups · 07-26-2008, 08:14 PM

Bret, I always mount my reel on a roller guide rod when lining and have Grescobia hold on as tight as he can. I think he has developed holes in has hands over the past year as I must reel in with 10 pounds of pressure or so. It is a workout.

ksong · 07-26-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BretABaker

oh i just read your report, it seems the action is very off/on based on days. perhaps we'll have to go to the canyons instead

Bret, It looks bluefin run is finally winding down out of Cape May..
Caynon chunking bites hasn't started yet though they catch yft on troll at canyons. The best option is to go to Cape Cod Bay for tuna popping as they resumed biting on poppers a few day ago.
I am going with Capt Dom on Monday and I can give uptodate report.

kidflex · 07-27-2008, 12:27 AM

varivas jigging max power is thiner and stronger for the pe rating compared to the regular varivas avani. the varivas is great line.

kidflex · 07-27-2008, 03:26 PM

the difference of the two is similair to the ygk brand. they have the regular jigman and the ultra jigman. the ultra jigman is thinner with a higher test, but i believe it is a marketing scheme. there are alot of problems with the ultra jigman line. i think thats why there are problems with breakoffs. i my self used a conservative amount of drag based on the breaking strength and still got handled! regular varivas avani jigging is still my favorite of the pe lines.

ksong · 07-27-2008, 03:53 PM

Do you think Varivas make their own lines ?

07-26-2008, 12:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sea Crappie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 216	I have 4 reels spooled w/ OTI PE8 right now and it's great line. If you just really want to spend the money on Varivas (which I love too), knock yourself out, but it's definitely not necessary. __________________ "Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans, are a persistent irritant to any chef worth a damn. To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living. Vegetarians are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, and an affront to all I stand for..........." Anthony Bourdain

07-26-2008, 07:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
ksong SPONSOR Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,562	All PE lines you mentioned are fine. If you want to save money, fill 200 yards with 80 lbs Tuf Line and 100 meter or 100 yards of PE color coded line connected by uni to uni knot. Great jigging reel. It the reel is used mostly for tuna jigging, I'd rather buy 5000P instead as the line capacity of 4000P is marginal. Last edited by ksong : 07-26-2008 at 08:14 AM.

07-26-2008, 08:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 552	Bret, I always mount my reel on a roller guide rod when lining and have Grescobia hold on as tight as he can. I think he has developed holes in has hands over the past year as I must reel in with 10 pounds of pressure or so. It is a workout. __________________ "What an Idiot!! 'Ahhh, I'm hang gliding. Honey take a good picture. I'm dead,' " Will Farrell Last edited by Bellyups : 07-26-2008 at 09:22 PM.

07-27-2008, 12:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
kidflex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 254	varivas jigging max power is thiner and stronger for the pe rating compared to the regular varivas avani. the varivas is great line. Last edited by kidflex : 07-27-2008 at 03:25 PM.

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07-26-2008, 09:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,473	oh i just read your report, it seems the action is very off/on based on days. perhaps we'll have to go to the canyons instead

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BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,473	i am going with 400yds (or as much as I can get on) of OTI 80lb

07-27-2008, 03:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
kidflex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 254	the difference of the two is similair to the ygk brand. they have the regular jigman and the ultra jigman. the ultra jigman is thinner with a higher test, but i believe it is a marketing scheme. there are alot of problems with the ultra jigman line. i think thats why there are problems with breakoffs. i my self used a conservative amount of drag based on the breaking strength and still got handled! regular varivas avani jigging is still my favorite of the pe lines.

07-27-2008, 03:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
ksong SPONSOR Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,562	Do you think Varivas make their own lines ?

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