Gulf Coast - Hollow core or not?
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Bedwards
05-09-2012, 08:35 AM
I'm sure there are threads on this but I haven't found any. Looking at going to braid on my 30w. Is hollow core worth the expense? What brands are you guys using? Power pro, Jerry brown, etc. making this change for tuna primarily. What color line?
yftchaser
05-09-2012, 10:49 AM
i like hollow core because you can learn to splice it and its soo much nicer...jerry brown for sure, color doesnt matter
mitch
Nick092186
05-09-2012, 12:06 PM
Jerry Brown 130 with a 80 lb top shot.
skinn30a
05-09-2012, 01:23 PM
I don’t like hollowcore for chunking - flattens out in the water and slows the chunks sink rate. Can be a problem for finicky fish.
Nick092186
05-09-2012, 02:32 PM
I don’t like hollowcore for chunking - flattens out in the water and slows the chunks sink rate. Can be a problem for finicky fish.
That's what the top shot is for. When you get to the hollowcore start over. We also change our top shots about every two trips.
keithelder
05-10-2012, 09:51 AM
I'm cheap. Whatever is the cheapest, until it costs me a fish and then I'll worry about getting something else. So far still using Power Pro.
Bedwards
05-10-2012, 10:18 AM
Found a good but on power pro. 1500 yd 100lb for $135 delivered. I may try hollowcore eventually but didn't pass up the deal.
baymax
05-10-2012, 01:17 PM
Jerry Brown - for color white is my preference. Momoi top shot.