Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
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Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
Hi all,
was wondering what your opinions were for line recomendations for surf fishing with the penn squall 12 (basically mag 525)? I have 24lb mono on at the moment but it is not performing great in the cast. Any suggestions welcome.
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						was wondering what your opinions were for line recomendations for surf fishing with the penn squall 12 (basically mag 525)? I have 24lb mono on at the moment but it is not performing great in the cast. Any suggestions welcome.
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
For general surf fishing .35 is good. If your not too used to the multis maybe try .40 for a few weeks first and then when it needs to be changed go onto the .35. Under fill the spool a little too and that will help with casting.
Suffix tritanium is very good and around €9 a spool. Some lads had issues with the coloured version but the clear is top notch.
			
			
									
						Suffix tritanium is very good and around €9 a spool. Some lads had issues with the coloured version but the clear is top notch.
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
I recently got a spool of tritanium 19lb in yellow and it broke in my hands tying knots ! had no issues previously, in fact I really liked the line. Possibly a bad batch as I had no problems with the previous spools ?red wrote:For general surf fishing .35 is good. If your not too used to the multis maybe try .40 for a few weeks first and then when it needs to be changed go onto the .35. Under fill the spool a little too and that will help with casting.
Suffix tritanium is very good and around €9 a spool. Some lads had issues with the coloured version but the clear is top notch.
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
Ive heard a few people say that about the coloured tritanium. I had some yellow myself in .30 and it broke way too easy. Never heard of it happening in the clear tho.sailnfish wrote:
I recently got a spool of tritanium 19lb in yellow and it broke in my hands tying knots ! had no issues previously, in fact I really liked the line. Possibly a bad batch as I had no problems with the previous spools ?
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
strange one alright ! I had both my beach reels spooled with the yellow 19lb. I have 14lb clear on my bass reel and as you said, I've had no bother with it.red wrote:Ive heard a few people say that about the coloured tritanium. I had some yellow myself in .30 and it broke way too easy. Never heard of it happening in the clear tho.sailnfish wrote:
I recently got a spool of tritanium 19lb in yellow and it broke in my hands tying knots ! had no issues previously, in fact I really liked the line. Possibly a bad batch as I had no problems with the previous spools ?
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
I use daiwa tournament mono in 15lbs or 18lbs on my penn 525
Decent enough line with good abrasion resistance
			
			
									
						Decent enough line with good abrasion resistance
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
Load it with 15lb line use a good brand name. I use shimano aero 15lb on  my pen 525 mag 2 & casts like a dream. Don't forget shock leader. 
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
I use Sakuma night Crystal  and I really like it. I find it strong, knots well and is hi vizz which is handy for night fishing. I use the .28, .31 and .35 diameters and find the .35 the best for fishing.
			
			
									
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
daiwa tournament or st,sakuma night crystal and daiwa sensor(brown) all good lines and have never had any problems with them
			
			
									
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
the diawa sensor in brown performs well on a 525 15 or 18 lb  
 ,got a spool of fugu line it seems nice and limp ,have loaded a fixed spool but too busy to get out and give it a wang  
  
			
			
									
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
Get .38 diameter for the Penn and slightly under fill spool, Daiwa Sensor is bullet proof and hard to look past for general fishing.
			
			
									
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Re: Penn Sql12 (mag 525) Line recomendation
Another line to look out for is ultima power steel,  great in. 35 mm
			
			
									
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