For social angling a prefer using 0.25mm main
line with a 17lbs leader for casting. If you are not casting you don’t really
need a leader as 0.25mm is strong enough for catching most fish in our waters.
For comps I mainly use 0.17mm (5lbs) main line with a 17lbs
leader. My reels for comps are loaded with cheap line for backing and
then the last 200m will be my 0.17mm line. This 200m is easily replaced as soon
as it gets old/worn. With my 12’ mid-range rods I get up to 148m
casting a P3 weight. On my higher-end rods with low-rider guides I have done a few
cast the other day and constantly hit the 160m mark with a P4 weight. Casting
rietvlei trace with M1 weight and bomb I can easily reach 130m+ and on a comp
it makes a huge difference.
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