Flash Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I'm having my first swimbait rod built right now by Moamsticks and am looking for a reel for it. I have several in mind but I have a Tatula SV TW that is new in box. Would it hold enough line? I'm thinking by estimating it should hold around 75-85 yards of 20# Mono. I plan to mostly use 17-20# line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Need some more info. What size rod are you getting and what baits will you be throwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Getting an 8’ rod that he has rated as 3-8 oz. I will mainly be throwing 2-6 ounces but may occasionally throw a 7 or 8 oz bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfish562 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Backing it with the braid of your choosing at least half way would help increase your line capacity. northeast_trev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Imo you need a 200-300 size reel. That sv spool does not hold alot line Badfish562 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Badfish562 said: Backing it with the braid of your choosing at least half way would help increase your line capacity. What kind of leader knot do you use? I used braid briefly on a spinning reel to fluorocarbon leader but had problems with the Albright I think was the knot...anyway that’s why I stopped using braid I just couldn’t trust the connection. Edited March 7, 2019 by Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Weruso Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 If you think you'll be casting super far and using 20lb line (Based on lure weight) with at least 50% braid backing then you'll need a 400. I have a lexa 300 with braid backing to mono and on a full cast i get to my braid. With 25lb mono i definitely get to my backing. NOW on my calcutta 400TE braid to mono I don't ever see my braid. Badfish562 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfish562 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I have about 30 yards of 20# mono on top of 50# maxcuatro power pro with a albright (theres multiple names for it) knot on my Chronarch 200E7 that I use mostly for flutter spoons but I will occasionally tie on a small swimbait as well as I have it paired with a GLoomis 904c. Never had issues with having my knot come thru guides on a cast but I also dont typically do bomb casts but rather flipping the bait 20 yards at most. The exact technique does matter in how the line is set up. However I do agree with Neil saying previously a bigger reel would be crucial with holding more capacity of line as you prefer straight mono/flouro. El_Weruso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Weruso Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Flash said: What kind of leader knot do you use? I used braid briefly on a spinning reel to fluorocarbon leader but had problems with the Albright I think was the knot...anyway that’s why I stopped using braid I just couldn’t trust the connection. I used a san diego jam knot, make loop the leader line (Mono) pass the braid through the loophole from the bottom spiral down about 6 wraps then 6 wraps back up in between the previous wraps and pass the braid back through the mono loop from the top down. This knot is strong!! I've had my improved clinch knot to my baits break before my braid to mono knot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynem Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 The problem with going to a reel with small line capacity is in the line take-up on the retrieve. With low capacity reels the diameter of line left on the reel at the end of a long cast will be a lot smaller than the diameter of the line on the spool when the retrieve is finished. Because of that you have to turn the handle faster at the beginning of the cast to get the same speed as the bait gets closer to you. With large capacity reels the change in diameter is not as significant. As already mentioned the use of braid will reduce this effect, but not everyone likes braid for swimbaiting. Morph808, basskickinrednick and MA Frog Man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csweitzer Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Depends on how you fish. I enjoy bombing a 250 over long points, so a 60 size (400 size equivalent I think) Toro Rocket fits the bill. If you fish out of a float tube, or like close quarters fishing, the 200 size should do you just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Diesel Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I use and FG knot, it’s very strong and goes through the guides and reel just fine waynem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, waynem said: The problem with going to a reel with small line capacity is in the line take-up on the retrieve. With low capacity reels the diameter of line left on the reel at the end of a long cast will be a lot smaller than the diameter of the line on the spool when the retrieve is finished. Because of that you have to turn the handle faster at the beginning of the cast to get the same speed as the bait gets closer to you. With large capacity reels the change in diameter is not as significant. As already mentioned the use of braid will reduce this effect, but not everyone likes braid for swimbaiting. This^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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