Dacron

[Cobiamoby]

I just had one of my 50 tw's loaded with 450 yards of dacron with a 100 yard 130# mono top shot for around 65 bucks. I've had dacron on some reels for over 10 years with no rot or wear problems. I do however replace the top shot every other year.

[sportsman250]

Why do you guys run such heavy line on a 50 reel? I just run 80# mono with no problems.

[sushi42]

I do however replace the top shot every other year.

Why risk keeping your topshot on for two seasons?? Doesn't make sense. It's cheap insurance to change out each season, sometimes more than once a season.

[AlloyToy]

What does dacron actually break at in the 130 pound range and is it more resistant than braid?

[Tyke]

i don't konw what i'm going to actually do yet since this is only the second season with straight 80# mono. This winter is when i'm going to switch all the reels over. I am sure i will go to my regular offshore haunt and ask them to do it and set it up the way they set up their reels. But since i was getting some new wire i thought i might just ask the guy. thanks for all the helpful info about different options.