how should I spool my senator 3/0 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dmanars · 06-21-2014, 08:51 PM

I bought an older senator 3/0 and want to spool it. I plan on using it for threshers and likewise. Im not sure how to spool it. Should I use mono or braided. Or braided with a mono backing. And what # mono should I use. Suggestions?

Question 2: what # of leaders and hooks do you use.
I was going to use #80 mono, snell knot, circle hook 6/0 with live bait. at lest thats what I decided after looking around the internet. I dont see too many people using steel leaders. Set up suggestions would be nice too if you can. I want to make a trip next weekend.

Iceman · 06-22-2014, 05:27 PM

I had a 3/0 spooled with mono 40# back when I fished a skiff and landed a 73# Bigeye with it, I'd be worried about the narrower spectra getting in the big gap between the spool and frame.

dmanars · 06-23-2014, 12:47 AM

Thanks Iceman

06-21-2014, 08:51 PM	#1
dmanars Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 14	how should I spool my senator 3/0 I bought an older senator 3/0 and want to spool it. I plan on using it for threshers and likewise. Im not sure how to spool it. Should I use mono or braided. Or braided with a mono backing. And what # mono should I use. Suggestions? Question 2: what # of leaders and hooks do you use. I was going to use #80 mono, snell knot, circle hook 6/0 with live bait. at lest thats what I decided after looking around the internet. I dont see too many people using steel leaders. Set up suggestions would be nice too if you can. I want to make a trip next weekend.

06-22-2014, 05:27 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I had a 3/0 spooled with mono 40# back when I fished a skiff and landed a 73# Bigeye with it, I'd be worried about the narrower spectra getting in the big gap between the spool and frame. __________________

06-23-2014, 12:47 AM	#3
dmanars Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 14	Thanks Iceman