01-05-2003, 12:38 AM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]"Top-shots" are a very common practice in saltwater applications. Spectra based backings with a mono topshot being the norm. This is done to increase the line capacity of a given reel.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]I think that putting a top shot on an 8# reel is stretching it a bit considering that that the total line capacity is equivalent to about one small spool of line. I see no advantage to saving $3-$4 to go to all that trouble. I realize that saving a dollar is being frugal but what happens when that 40# salmon or striper spools that 4# top shot and hits the "lesser base line" and it doesn't hold up? Great savings? I think not. I agree "if we spend all that money on tooling up for a trip and driving there, why skimp on the final connection between you and the fish?"
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]I think that putting a top shot on an 8# reel is stretching it a bit considering that that the total line capacity is equivalent to about one small spool of line. I see no advantage to saving $3-$4 to go to all that trouble. I realize that saving a dollar is being frugal but what happens when that 40# salmon or striper spools that 4# top shot and hits the "lesser base line" and it doesn't hold up? Great savings? I think not. I agree "if we spend all that money on tooling up for a trip and driving there, why skimp on the final connection between you and the fish?"
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