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What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 04, 2011, 08:21:36 PM
Hi All,

New to GT fishing - can I please have some advice on what lb braid I should use on my Stella 20000 for GTs in the Coral Sea?

Thanks Ben

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 04, 2011, 10:16:57 PM
PE8/100lb would do in most instances. If fishing shallow reefs and encountering big fish you might want to upgrade to PE10/130lb.
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Ben Rivers

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 08, 2011, 12:59:14 PM
I currently have 80lb Depth Finder braid - I guess I should upgrade to heavier lb.
Thanks for the advice!

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 03:24:46 AM
most pro GT anglers prefered Varivas Avani GT PE8 100lb and Avani GT SMP PE8 120lb.....easily filled 300m in standard stella 18k spool.....

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 03:36:46 AM
Would Jerry Brown be a suitable replacement?

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 01:57:53 PM
JB braid is awesome. IMO 100lb solid JB braid would be the go.  ;)
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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
Great! its also pretty modiest on the wallet!

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 06:53:36 PM
you don't need Varivas GT, let alone SMP. The JB solid spectra is an excellent braid for a much cheaper price.
If it swims; I want to catch it!

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 08:13:59 PM
you don't need Varivas GT, let alone SMP. The JB solid spectra is an excellent braid for a much cheaper price.
What about tuff line xp :)

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 08:23:53 PM
you don't need Varivas GT, let alone SMP. The JB solid spectra is an excellent braid for a much cheaper price.
What about tuff line xp :)

The best bang for the buck !

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 08:27:11 PM
TF XP is good too but I prefer the JB solid spectra
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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 08:37:17 PM
JB braid is awesome. IMO 100lb solid JB braid would be the go.  ;)
2nd that one.

Brandon put me onto the JB and it is the best braid I have used I believe.

Pete

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 10, 2011, 10:13:46 PM
Haven't  tried JB braid yet  how much of 80lb will it take to fill the spool of a Stella 18000?  will order some tomorrow to try it for my self  ;)

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 11, 2011, 07:39:30 AM
I'm going to order 600m of 130lb Solid JB.

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Re: What lb Braid Advice for Big GTs
May 11, 2011, 10:09:32 PM
just get 80lbs powerpro or tuffline, plenty of power.