One more dumb question about Spectra... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bubblehide · 03-23-2011, 06:10 PM

Actually that's a great question that many of us have struggled with. I'm not sure if other companies are doing this, but Avet now publishes line capacity of thier reels for both mono and braid; so when I have the same question, I refer to their published information (the relevant part), and use it extrapolate so I can reasonably approximate the amount of braid needed.

Hope that helps.

BrokeLoser · 03-23-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bubblehide

Actually that's a great question that many of us have struggled with. I'm not sure if other companies are doing this, but Avet now publishes line capacity of thier reels for both mono and braid; so when I have the same question, I refer to their published information (the relevant part), and use it extrapolate so I can reasonably approximate the amount of braid needed.

Hope that helps.

Hmmm..we may be on to something...Thanks for the tip

Regor · 03-23-2011, 06:18 PM

Here's some specs on a Curado 300

Line Capacity - Mono: 12/240, 14/190, 20/120
Line Capacity - Braid: 50/205, 65/120, 80/105

If you can't find a spec for your specific reel, find a reel with the same mono capacity that also shows the braid equivalent.

grey zone · 03-23-2011, 07:13 PM

I have 2 Avet JX reels filled to 3/16" from the edge of the spool with 50lb spectra and it takes aprox. 480 yds. of tightly packed spectra to bring them to this point. Pack your spectra very tight!

03-23-2011, 06:10 PM	#1
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Actually that's a great question that many of us have struggled with. I'm not sure if other companies are doing this, but Avet now publishes line capacity of thier reels for both mono and braid; so when I have the same question, I refer to their published information (the relevant part), and use it extrapolate so I can reasonably approximate the amount of braid needed. Hope that helps.

03-23-2011, 06:18 PM	#3
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Here's some specs on a Curado 300 Line Capacity - Mono: 12/240, 14/190, 20/120 Line Capacity - Braid: 50/205, 65/120, 80/105 If you can't find a spec for your specific reel, find a reel with the same mono capacity that also shows the braid equivalent.

03-23-2011, 07:13 PM	#4
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	I have 2 Avet JX reels filled to 3/16" from the edge of the spool with 50lb spectra and it takes aprox. 480 yds. of tightly packed spectra to bring them to this point. Pack your spectra very tight!