2 minutes ago, hawgwash said:

 

I'm using 20lb super slick on both reels. Only problem with taking line off is then I'm left with this small amount of expensive line that I can't really use for anything.

 

Yep.  That's how we all learn it... ?

 

Give some thought to bumping up to heavier line.

Just now, Further North said:

Yep.  That's how we all learn it... ?

 

It's too bad they don't sell 100yd spools, instead of the 150yd. Because I'm using about 100yds on each reel (after I strip off some) and they seem to cast better with less line.

Just now, hawgwash said:

 

It's too bad they don't sell 100yd spools, instead of the 150yd. Because I'm using about 100yds on each reel (after I strip off some) and they seem to cast better with less line.

I buy 832 30# in 600 yard spools.  Easier to only use what I need and no incentive to try to over fill the spool to get "that last little bit" on there.

Just now, Further North said:

I buy 832 30# in 600 yard spools.  Easier to only use what I need and no incentive to try to over fill the spool to get "that last little bit" on there.

 

That's a great idea, duh....what an idiot, lol. Next time I buy line I'm getting the big spool. Thanks for the tip.

2 minutes ago, hawgwash said:

 

That's a great idea, duh....what an idiot, lol. Next time I buy line I'm getting the big spool. Thanks for the tip.

You're not an idiot...most people don't know they can get spools that big.  They go bigger, but with 300 yards of green and 300 yards of yellow...I'm good for a while...

On 6/27/2018 at 12:24 AM, puddlepuncher said:

Few years ago I picked up a couple of spools of Spyderwire stealth braid on clearance at Walmart for $2.  It felt and smelled waxy and was sticky when I was spooling it up.  Casting performance of this line was terrible, but the durability was never an issue.  I used 15lb on my Stradic for a season and stripped it off.  I used 65 lb on my swimbait setup a Cardiff 301 and it too had horrible casting difference.  

 

I've never used suffix because I only buy line at Walmart, but would give it a shot.  I used PowerPro slick once and didn't like how it held a knot.

 

I still have 2 spools of the Spyderwire in case anyone wants to buy it for dirt cheap.

I just got some Sufix 832 on clearance at my Walmart a few weeks ago so depending on where you are, you might be able to find a Walmart that carries it.