by tlhoneycutt » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:54 pm
Hey Larry Dalhberg, I'm a big fan of your show, absolutley loved the Golden Durado footage from Paraguay. I wanted to see if you could recommend a better line for my stradic spinning reel. I have it paired with a Shimano Clarus 9 footer rated 6-12# line. I have been casting into small stream estuaries for feeding king salmon up here in Juneau, AK. In side by side tests, using heavier line, my Curado200/Clarus8.5 footer (rated 6-12#) casts way further using the same lure size/weight than the Stradic combo (and they're both rated for the same throwing weight). I have been using 10-12# mono on these combos. I'm staying within the casting weight recommendations using 2/5-3/4 oz spoons mostly. I guess I just figured that the spinning reel should be able to cast just as far. Open to suggestions from anyone. Thanks
Spoonin' ain't easy!