anyone ever hook something they didnt want. ( lj 1 /12 )

Originally Posted by TJones

in pots a few times this season , i switched to the 50 floro . never realizing the reprocussions. i think i am going back down to 40 and 30 lbs. like wade said. if you are trolling and they roll through , its on . i had them grab a bait before , but never a hook. and these things swim very fast. this thng almost flipped me when i buttoned down the drag. i have a very strong rod leash , and the yak and rod could easily have been taken away had i rolled it and flipped. makes me realize the real dangers of being out at sea , in 56 degree water , 2 miles from shore .

If you hook up on a pot with 50lb floro there's no way you're getting your rig back with cutting spectra or pulling the pot to the surface.
Break off at the knot and start again

Like everyone said, 30# is the standard. 30# is strong enough to withstand most max drag pressures but you can still thumb the spool to break off.