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Why 20+pound line?

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21 minutes ago, Catt said:

Everyone has their own personal repertoire of confusion, that's the beauty of fishing.

I know I certainly do.

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    28 minutes ago, Catt said:

    Everyone has their own personal repertoire of confusion, that's the beauty of fishing.

     

       "Personal repertoire of confusion", huh? That's not fishing, that's LIFE!   ?      jj

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    20lb is used for abrasion resistance.    Its more about being a thicker line and maintaining strength after abrasion.   

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