[gman]

the only thing that connects you to that fish is the line LOL. Thats where i usually invest.

IMO i would say to spool the LX with japanese colored braid, this will accomplish two things.

1. you will get deep quick with PE5 or 6 but get maximm breaking strength
2. You will eliminate the need to get a line counter. The line changes color every 33 feet and it is easy to read and is available at Anglers Pro shop.

 

[gman]

Here is my standard set up. Starting with my braided line I tie a spider hitch knot. I cant tie knots but I can make this with ease. It basically makes a loop like the bimini but its simple to tie and second only to the bimini in strength. Then I use a wind on leader that is simple to connect via a loop to loop connection.

It is simple and strong

 

[gman]

Like i said earlier and what Mr Bill agreed on is the line is the important thing. The reel is only as good as the line that connects you. I have several friends who put tuffline and then connect it to colored line and my thoughts on that are smple...

anytime there is a connection there is a chance it will fail. I would rater spend the $180 dollars on a full spool and not worrying if my knot is good. I always use a loop to loop connection to a wind on or a palomar to a swivel

The YKG line is very thin and soft, much softer than anything I have ever felt therefore you can pack on the line. The PE6 breaks at 86lbs which is great. hope this helps. the last thing i want after investing 600 in a reel being connected to a trophy fish is the knot or line breaking

hope this helps

 

[gman]

I got 525 yards of jigman PE6 on my 665 2 speed and I dont use a bimini at all, i cant tie the friggin knot if I tried. Thsi is what I use it tests at over 85% of the line strength

 

[gman]

Dont blame me, Im in my own tackle debt. How do you like the adt50w

 

[gman]

I upgraded my gear this year as well and bought mostly accurate reels, 2-665 2 speed's for myself and my son on jigging masters. A shimano stella20k which I love paired with a Smith amj52ex

But I just bought an accurate atd 50w that i couldnt resist at the price somone offered it to me at. I WILL be using it alot with shark and tuna season upon us in the NE.

I have seen the light. I purchased a new harness set the smitty spider harness and plate and man is it sweet. I would rate it better than both the alutecnos and the braid systems. Its so damn light