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[shocked]I bought some 18 lb test 100 yard leadcore line. I tried to put it on my largest spin cast real but it only took about 30 yards of it.
Should I get a realy big spincasting real with a deep spool or get one of those bait casting reels like the big boys use on those outdoor fishing shows?
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You will want a trolling reel for that . not spinning . [url "http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166&rid=&indexId=cat600378&navAction=push&navCount=1&parentType=index&parentId=cat600378&id=0011472"]Penn Reels at Cabelas[/url]
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i tried to put leadcore on one of my big trolling spinning reels a couple of years ago. just not high enough capacity. your best bet is a level wind reel. i think most guys on here would agree that penn makes a great levelwind. good luck, bkidder
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get a penn 305 levelwind..it will hold the whole 100 yards and is a good reel for the price..
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I'll have to echo the thought of Penn reels and agree with what has been said already. I have a Penn 209LH loaded with 28 pound lead - it holds over 100 yards of it and is almost bullet proof and I have never had a problem with it - it's going on 6 years of fairly heavy useage.
One thing you should know about lead core line - it can go bad after a while, but good care will make it last longer - Rules of thumb: Don't leave it in the sun for prolonged time periods, try to not store it when wet, and keep the kinks out of it and inspect it before you use it or put it away for the year. One more thing, I usually retie my terminal leader quite often - the connection between the lead and the leader needs to be checked regularly - I also like to change out the leader every year - just in case.
BTW - putting lead on a spinning reel is asking for a "reel" disaster or at the very least, a lot of on the water hassle - that's if you can even get it to work.
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Thanks for all the great replies! I've purchased a Penn 209LH. Hoping to get to Willard tonight and try it out.
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Over the years I've used several Penn level wind reels and at one time they were the best and they were the only reels I would use. Recently I have changed to different makes and I have not had a chance to use them enough to see if they hold up to the Penn standard that I have grown acustom to. That being said, I just bought a great level wind reel from Sportsman's with a line counter, it is made by Okuma, it only cost $34.95. Petty4life said Smith & Edwards has the same reel for $29.95. I didn't price Penn but I hope you didn't have to spend too much for yours. WH2
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I paid $57 at SW for the Penn. I think I saw the Okuma but they only had a Right Hand reel. Maybe I should have checked out S&E before I purchesed.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I have several Okuma Madga line counter reels. They are so-so reels that are good enough to get by with. You get what you pay for and they are low end reels. I think you are better off with the 209. What do you need the line counter for anyway? Thats why lead core has colors![/size][/black][/font]
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Hey there Rich, I don't think the Finhunter made any mention about using or buying a line counter reel. I was just saying that SW and S&E had them at a good price. I use mine for mono but if you want to use colored lead core on a line counter reel, thats up to you, ha,ha. Just kidding my friend. On a different note, I've got a couple of dates for the event we talked about the last time I saw you at Willard, I'll PM you.
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I have used several Penn Level Line reels, and on a few of them the worm gear in the line guide that moves back and forth and spreads the line over the reel has failed.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]From the sentence above it sounded like he was having second thoughts about his original purchase of the 209 for leaded line and should of consider the Okuma Madga line counter. I just was trying to affirm to him he made the right choice for the type of fishing he plans on doing.[/size][/black][/font]
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Kent, I also had the same problems with Penn reel you have had but that was after using them for 10 years or more. How old were your Penn reels when you started having problems with them?
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In some cases only after a couple years on leaded line. I also quickly learned they are not the best for reeling in a sturgeon. Thank goodness the gear drive waited until I almost had it reeled in before it failed.
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I know what you mean Kent, I started having problems with my Penn after my last sturgeon fishing trip.
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