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What is the smallest lb test line I should use for baitcasting from the surf on the Jersey Shore?
In a few weeks I am taking a trip to the Jersey Shore to fish off the surf. I have an Abu Garcia 5500 C3 baitcasting reel that holds up to 12 lb test. Will 10-12 lb test be sufficient? I am going for striped bass (and whatever else bites) by the way. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Can I get away with using a higher lb test braided line since braided apparently is thinner than mono?
You could get away with fishing 12lb test if your reel drag is set correctly. Just don’t make it too tight. The problem is if you hook a big fish, a striper over 30 pounds, you are going to be fighting the fish for more than 30 minutes with a loose drag. If the drag was tighter, the line would snap, however, if the drag is loose enough to will land any fish.
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