Thread: Braid on surf reel?

Putting my black 706 back on my 12' surf rod and was thinking of putting 10-15# braid on it with a 50-100' top-shot of 20-30# mono(for the high ounces). I'm thinking the braid will fly further. I currently have 300yds 20# mono on it. Any reason I should not use braid surfing?

There is a reason you should investigate further before putting braid on a 706. Braid can cut a groove in older line rollers. There is a reason newer rods and reels advertise that they are "braid-friendly."

Originally Posted by midwestexile

There is a reason you should investigate further before putting braid on a 706. Braid can cut a groove in older line rollers. There is a reason newer rods and reels advertise that they are "braid-friendly."

Exactly why I posted, thanks!

Originally Posted by midwestexile

There is a reason you should investigate further before putting braid on a 706. Braid can cut a groove in older line rollers. There is a reason newer rods and reels advertise that they are "braid-friendly."

The 706 has bearing in its roller so it rolls freely braid will be fine.

Unless you use a yellow braid it is very hard to see, the top shot is a good idea, the braid will eat your bail finger up!

Learn a good knot that will go thru those guides easily.

Just sayin...

Originally Posted by PopPop

Unless you use a yellow braid it is very hard to see, the top shot is a good idea, the braid will eat your bail finger up!

Just don't have your drag too loose and you'll be alright.

Originally Posted by Pier#r

Learn a good knot that will go thru those guides easily.

Just sayin...

Whats a good mono to braid knot to go thru a guide?

This is the way I rig all my braid to flouro or mono. Works great!

Originally Posted by Sammy

Whats a good mono to braid knot to go thru a guide?

Double uni should work ok right? Never done it with braid but works fine with mono. I believe the braid requires one more twist than the mono does.