Ive decided to try braid on my spinning gear this year after finding some suffix 832 on sale at dicks sporting goods. The only spools they had left were 30 lb test but at $16 for a 300 yard spool I couldn't pass it up. But now I'm wondering if 30 is to big for a spinning reel. Will I have any problems with 30lb?

Never used braid before so any info will help. Thanks alot

What size spinning reel?

I have a pflueger supreme size 30 and pflueger triton 35

I use 30lb (8lb mono dia) on 20, 25 size reels without any issues.

 

 

-Lewi

20lb is my preference for spinning reels but 30lb should be fine especially for that price.

I use 10lb PowerPro on all my

Spinning reels, exception being

one of my larger reels normally

reserved for saltwater...

That "larger" reel is a Shimano

Spirex 2500, LOL. My bass reels

are 1000 size Stradics and one

2000 size Lexa.

On that 2500 Spirex I believe I have

30# PowerPro which is no problem.

30lb. should be just fine.

I use 10-15 & 20 lb braid for spinning tackle. The 30 will work but if you have casting tackle I would save it for that. You got the 30lb at a really good price. Maybe you could trade someone local for a lower test.

i used 30lb on my shimano 2500 sized reels for a season or two before downsizing to 20.  it will work fine. 

I use 10-15 & 20 lb braid for spinning tackle. The 30 will work but if you have casting tackle I would save it for that. You got the 30lb at a really good price. Maybe you could trade someone local for a lower test.

I agree.

 

My inshore reels are 15 & 20#, freshwater 10 &15#.

Thanks for all the input, it sounds like people have used 30 without issues. Im going to give it a try and see how it goes. Thanks again everyone.

15# is my favorite. Rips right through pads and weeds. 6# on my ultra light set up.

I like 15 or 20 lb. Line.

I love using 5lb test PP, but go up to 20 for fishing in thicker weeds. 30 seems a but heavy, buy guys are using it without problems, so it should work fine.

I purchase superline by its diameter, not its strength.

 

Most brands of superline in the 30# rated strength is the diameter of most 8# nylon monos.

20# rated is the diameter of 6# nylon mono.

 

I use 40# superline that is the diameter of 8# nylon mono and 30# superline that is the diameter of 6# nylon mono on my spinning gear. Those are Daiwa Samuari.

 

4# nylon equivalent diameter and smaller superlines have very little shock strength.

 

I have been using superlines since Stren Kevlar and the first generation of Spiderwire.

30# will handle just fine, but you can maximize the benefits of braid by down sizing without going too low as suggested above.

Just one more for using the 30 on a baitcaster. It's perfect for many apps. For me, ten to twenty on spinning reels. 

I think you will like the 30. I use 20 and the knots do wonders on my hands. My friend uses 30 and ties 6 lb leaders for trout. The very thin lines less than 20 cut you very easy. You may want to get some knot rings if tying those thinner line's.

I thought about putting it on one of my baitcasters but I decided to spool them up with copolymer instead. I have never used braid before, my spinning gear did have fluorocarbon on it last season but it needs to be replaced. I was going to put fluro back on it but saw that braid on sale.

I purchase superline by its diameter, not its strength.

 

Most brands of superline in the 30# rated strength is the diameter of most 8# nylon monos.

20# rated is the diameter of 6# nylon mono.

 

I use 40# superline that is the diameter of 8# nylon mono and 30# superline that is the diameter of 6# nylon mono on my spinning gear. Those are Daiwa Samuari.

 

4# nylon equivalent diameter and smaller superlines have very little shock strength.

 

I have been using superlines since Stren Kevlar and the first generation of Spiderwire.

 

Please explain why you use thick mono as the standard by which you choose braid? One of the advantages of braid is how thin it is. Why take that away? I use nothing higher than 10 pound test braid on all my spinning gear. The rod gives me the shock absorption I need. It has plenty of strength, casts farther, and lets lures run deeper than thicker lines.

I purchase superline by its diameter, not its strength.

 

Most brands of superline in the 30# rated strength is the diameter of most 8# nylon monos.

20# rated is the diameter of 6# nylon mono.

 

I use 40# superline that is the diameter of 8# nylon mono and 30# superline that is the diameter of 6# nylon mono on my spinning gear. Those are Daiwa Samuari.

 

4# nylon equivalent diameter and smaller superlines have very little shock strength.

 

I have been using superlines since Stren Kevlar and the first generation of Spiderwire.

I believe Wayne P. makes a good point about going too small (10lb. and under ) not only due to shock strength issues but an increase in wind knots as well . I say for most Bass spinning braid set ups there are dimenishing returns once you go below #15lb braid  / #6lb. mono l / .007 in.line diameter .

Please explain why you use thick mono as the standard by which you choose braid? One of the advantages of braid is how thin it is. Why take that away? I use nothing higher than 10 pound test braid on all my spinning gear. The rod gives me the shock absorption I need. It has plenty of strength, casts farther, and lets lures run deeper than thicker lines.

He's not using it as the standard so to speak, just the measurement baseline for comparison in terms of diameter. 30# braid is approximately 8lb braid etc. Since rods are generally given line ratings in mono it makes perfect sense to me. Diameter matters in rate of sink and floatation too don't forget.

I think you will like the 30. I use 20 and the knots do wonders on my hands. My friend uses 30 and ties 6 lb leaders for trout. The very thin lines less than 20 cut you very easy. You may want to get some knot rings if tying those thinner line's.

this.

 

twenty was fine but I tore my hands up. I use 30lb on my 2500 shimano size spinning reels and never looked back.

I like 10lb braid because it is the same diameter as 2lb mono so it casts a mile!

I use 20 lb Daiwa Samurai on my spinning reels, because the diameter matches nicely to the line I use for a leader. I don't necessarily think that 30 is too big though