New Abu Reel

StormCaster · #1 03-19-2008, 11:45 PM

I got a new Abu 6500 levelwind reel that I am thinking about either putting 20# or 30# Fireline for plugging. Still not sure if I want to use the reel or just keep it in the box for some later date, but want it spooled just in case.

Sudsy · #2 03-20-2008, 12:58 AM

30# Berkley Stealth - trust me

StormCaster · #3 03-20-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sudsy

30# Berkley Stealth - trust me

I have never seen that line around . . . is that mono?

Sudsy · #4 03-20-2008, 10:39 AM

It's a very conventional reel friendly braid
It's a little thicker then others of the same test but it's due to the teflon being impregnated throughout the line rather then just on the surface. This allows a birds nest (which we all get) to pull out almost as easily as if it were mono - rather then taking 45 minutes to pick it out or having to cut it out.

StormCaster · #5 03-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sudsy

It's a very conventional reel friendly braid
It's a little thicker then others of the same test but it's due to the teflon being impregnated throughout the line rather then just on the surface. This allows a birds nest (which we all get) to pull out almost as easily as if it were mono - rather then taking 45 minutes to pick it out or having to cut it out.

I don't screw up with a bird's nest like others

Really sounds impressive that line from what you have stated in your reply. I have to look into it to see where I can find it

Jimmy Z · #6 03-22-2008, 01:04 AM

I got a bulk spool of that Stealth, 50# though, and I love it on my 6500's.
The diameter is about 14# test. The manufacturer, claims 12# dia, but I think most of the time that info is untrue.
But the line is good on conventionals.

BTW, I also have the 30# Fireline on some, and have not been let down.

StormCaster · #7 03-24-2008, 09:58 PM

Thanks for the information.

I was thinking about using Fireline since I have spools of them laying around. I know Sudsy mentioned the 30# stealth and now you have mentioned the 50# stealth . . . is 50# an overkill for plugging?

Sudsy · #8 03-24-2008, 11:37 PM

Save the Fireline for your older spinning reels, Penn Greenies, Z's, 650/6500 series, Mitchells.......................... It's by far the best line for those, in fact it's kinda the only braided (fused) line for those.

Get the Stealth for the conventionals, 30# for plugging only, heavier if it's going to do chunking double duty

StormCaster · #9 03-25-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sudsy

Save the Fireline for your older spinning reels, Penn Greenies, Z's, 650/6500 series, Mitchells.......................... It's by far the best line for those, in fact it's kinda the only braided (fused) line for those.

Get the Stealth for the conventionals, 30# for plugging only, heavier if it's going to do chunking double duty

Good then it will be the Stealth line

Jimmy Z · #10 03-26-2008, 07:10 PM

No, the 50# is still quite thin and limber and casts very well. I like the heavier braid, it doesn't dig in as much, and if it does, it seems easier to pull out. I eel as well, with some of my 6500's.
Now I'm not talking about birds nests.

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StormCaster · #11 03-26-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Z

No, the 50# is still quite thin and limber and casts very well. I like the heavier braid, it doesn't dig in as much, and if it does, it seems easier to pull out. I eel as well, with some of my 6500's.
Now I'm not talking about birds nests.

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Jimmy that is something to think about . . . I am thinking with the levelwind I would not be able to weave the line from digging into the spool. That is a good point you have made about the line diameter

Bud · #12 04-07-2008, 09:05 PM

Sudsy,

You wrote 'Berkley Stealth'. Can't find it advertised. Did you mean SpiderWire Stealth?

Bud

Jimmy Z · #13 04-07-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud

Sudsy,

You wrote 'Berkley Stealth'. Can't find it advertised. Did you mean SpiderWire Stealth?

Bud

Yup, that's the stuff.

Sudsy · #14 04-08-2008, 12:23 AM

Sorry, my bad, Spiderwire Stealth (made by Berkley)

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