Penn supermag extra 525.

[mick dunn]

Bit of advice gents-was hoping to use my supermag for some heavyish ground but i have a problem. The reel is loaded with 15lb line at the moment and has a tapered 15-70lb leader-ideal for clear bottoms-however rubbish on anything heavier. I would however like to use the same reel on heavyish ground. Charlie had some 25lb new line which is 0.40 mil in diameter-cannot remember the name but its the new stuff like F1.
Is it worth getting this or would you buy something like an Okuma MG 3.0 LS.Then load this up.

Mick.
ps does anyone use the new line on supermags.

[g-force]

I loaded up my 525's with the new Ultima Powersteel 22lb a few weeks ago but haven't had a chance to use it yet - I'm hoping to give it a go tonight, but it'll depend on where I end up fishing! I'm keen to see if it'll cope with mixed / snaggy ground, but don't anticipate using it in the kelp.

It's supposed to be super-tough - let's see how it compares to my usual 20lb Trilene. It's definitely slicker feeling and lower diameter, so I hope it'll be a good casting line too.

Gary

[ryanlee]

power steel its great for the ruff,

[mick dunn]

Powersteel 22lb let me know how you get on-i,m going to check on flea bay re the diameter. 18lb F1 is 0.35 and i think the cheap stuff i have on now ultima 15lb is about 0.35. 20lb F1 is 0.38.

[MickA]

Powersteel 22lb let me know how you get on-i,m going to check on flea bay re the diameter. 18lb F1 is 0.35 and i think the cheap stuff i have on now ultima 15lb is about 0.35. 20lb F1 is 0.38.

All the info you need Mick is on here

Ultima UK - Ultimate Line Technology

I've used F1 for a good few years now and have never had a problem with it (othr than its not the cheapest). Might just have to get some of this Powersteel stuff just for a try out as everything I've seen/heard about it suggests it the dogs danglies.

[mick dunn]

Its twice the price of F1.Now thats gonna hurt ona snap off.

[g-force]

Well, just got back after trying out the Powersteel on my supermag. It performs great, casts very nicely - unfortunately I didn't get any fast holds tonight to test it's "pulling power". Also managed to give it a couple of chucks on the beach where I was able to really spank it - the reel (brimful) holds just enough line (had a big bow in the tide as well); I can't recall the diameter but had about 20 yds left on so I'd say it's about as thick as I'd want to put on a 525. I hope they bring it out in 30lb, I'd like to try that on my Saltists!

Gary

[b8ker]

Bit of advice gents-was hoping to use my supermag for some heavyish ground but i have a problem. The reel is loaded with 15lb line at the moment and has a tapered 15-70lb leader-ideal for clear bottoms-however rubbish on anything heavier. I would however like to use the same reel on heavyish ground. Charlie had some 25lb new line which is 0.40 mil in diameter-cannot remember the name but its the new stuff like F1.
Is it worth getting this or would you buy something like an Okuma MG 3.0 LS.Then load this up.

Mick.
ps does anyone use the new line on supermags.

brilliant reel m8 use mine for everything one thing dont go above 25 pund i can never cast wif heavy line on best bet is to get a 535 gs for the ruff stuff just a thought like

[CODHEED]

Bit of advice gents-was hoping to use my supermag for some heavyish ground but i have a problem. The reel is loaded with 15lb line at the moment and has a tapered 15-70lb leader-ideal for clear bottoms-however rubbish on anything heavier. I would however like to use the same reel on heavyish ground. Charlie had some 25lb new line which is 0.40 mil in diameter-cannot remember the name but its the new stuff like F1.
Is it worth getting this or would you buy something like an Okuma MG 3.0 LS.Then load this up.

Mick.
ps does anyone use the new line on supermags.

just buy a second hand slosh!!!