Hi all,
Upon deciding to use Pro Gold as my mainline after asking on here, I am now wondering which breaking strains I really need?
For example I have 1.75lb rods and am assuming line ratings of between 8 and 10lb maybe 12 at a push, however is it really worth stocking 8lb and 10lb ?
My thinking is that to use a 6lb/8lb hooklength that I would need to use 8lb mainline to balance my tackle.
Or could I use those hook lengths with 10lb line? Do I really need to drop my hook lengths down that low?
The only benefit I can think of is being able to use smaller hooks with finer hooklengths.
I will be fishing for barbel tench and smaller carp, with small method feeders , maggot feeders and alike.
I guess I'm trying to keep things simple and not have too many spools of line and hook length materials lying around!
Thanks
Noddy
Upon deciding to use Pro Gold as my mainline after asking on here, I am now wondering which breaking strains I really need?
For example I have 1.75lb rods and am assuming line ratings of between 8 and 10lb maybe 12 at a push, however is it really worth stocking 8lb and 10lb ?
My thinking is that to use a 6lb/8lb hooklength that I would need to use 8lb mainline to balance my tackle.
Or could I use those hook lengths with 10lb line? Do I really need to drop my hook lengths down that low?
The only benefit I can think of is being able to use smaller hooks with finer hooklengths.
I will be fishing for barbel tench and smaller carp, with small method feeders , maggot feeders and alike.
I guess I'm trying to keep things simple and not have too many spools of line and hook length materials lying around!
Thanks
Noddy