Spooling a Shimano Stella 8000/10000FA

[BlueFin103]

Wanted to get your thoughts on recommendations for spooling a Shimano Stella 8000 or 10000FA...will be used offshore.
What lb. braid/mono and what brand? Should I put a mono backing on to start the spool, then put on braid with a fluoro leader?
Any help would be appreciated...thanks!

[paul708]

You could start the spool with a little mono..then fill with braid,50 or 65# if you are going to use it jigging, i would use the PE Jigging line..with a short mono or floro leader..what are you going to be using it for? and what rod is going under that sweet reel

[BlueFin103]

You could start the spool with a little mono..then fill with braid,50 or 65# if you are going to use it jigging, i would use the PE Jigging line..with a short mono or floro leader..what are you going to be using it for? and what rod is going under that sweet reel

what are your recommendations for the rod? i will probably use it (Stella 10000FA) for dolphin tuna kings etc...
to be honest, i got a really great deal on it, so now in the process of trying to figure out what it's best use will be
i've heard great things about your rods...i've tried to get to your website but can never get it to open...if you have a link to it that would be great! let me know what you think
Thanks!

[paul708]

the website link is in my sig..open and click on "purchase rods here" to VIEW..then give me a call,i am usually at 6105917734 6am-230pm... its not easy buying from a site. ...http://jprrods.com/

[shoefish]

Bluefin,

That's a nice rig. I've got a few Stellas and can't fish with anything else now. One of my set ups is a 8000 with 50# Jerry Brown spectra. All you need for backing is a few turns of mono- 30# is fine. After that, spool away! On the 8000 I got a little over 300yards, so on the 10000 you should get much more than that. From there, a short flouro leader and you're ready for just about anything out there.... just about. Good luck, and have fun. Nothing like the sound of a Stella screaming!

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