12 pound ok for main?

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12 pound ok for main?

Post by saph » Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:25 pm

Hi,

As folks know i recently brought a setup for squid fishing now ive got a spool of 12 pound bream line i brought last year when i got a whiting outfit now heres my question, would 12 pound line be fine or should i go for a smaller rated line since my rod says up to 12 is recomended and i dont want to break it.

Thanks for any help.

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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by DougieK » Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:52 pm

It's probably fine if you're sensible with it. Don't lock your drag and use a gaff or a net instead of deadlifting bigger units.
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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by 4liters » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:01 pm

I use 15kg WFT Strongline for squidding so I can get my jigs back
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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by Sebb » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:06 pm

I use 10 lb braid line and 10 lb leader. Good enough. Try not to get snagged on a thick weed or s rock though.
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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by saph » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:12 pm

Thanks guys ill hunt around my local tackle shop for a gaff or something aswell if he has any.

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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by smile0784 » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:25 pm

12lb is ok
You land based or boat tho?

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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by saph » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:34 pm

smile0784 wrote:
Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:25 pm
12lb is ok
You land based or boat tho?
land based its why i was worried about the 12 pound being a tad to much.

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Post by PhilN » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:43 pm

I’m with 4litres. I go heavier these days so I get my jigs back. Just don’t high stick the rod if you’re trying to get free

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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by ducky » Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:16 pm

I’d be fishing 20lb braid and 20lb leader as a min for squid.

You can go lighter. It’s just more expensive as you lose jigs. Doesn’t change catch rate

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Re: 12 pound ok for main?

Post by smile0784 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:23 am

I say 20lb and if cet snagged.can pull a jig out hopefully.
Just keep the rod pointed straight pointed at water same.angle as the line and then you can apply more pressure

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