That was my first thought, I wonder if the tolerances are better/worse on that aftermarket spool (assuming Avail)??? I know there are a few different reels out there and certain spools that people definitely report line getting through on spool lip. I thought the 6lb Nanobraid was thin on a light spinning rod. Was going to use 8lb on BFS, if 2lb works fine though, I will probably just stay with the proven 6lb.Edward78 wrote:That's some small line .04mm, it may find itself wrapped around the spool shaft easily but should also cast crazy far as well.nstd wrote:Decided to try out suffix nanobraid 2 lb. line is thin!
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Able to cast 1/32.
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If that jighead is 1/32nd, the trailer adds "significant" weight to the casting weight.nstd wrote:Able to cast 1/32.
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i'm sorry. that's a 1/16oz owner jighead. i posted that pic because that's what i caught fish on.Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:If that jighead is 1/32nd, the trailer adds "significant" weight to the casting weight.nstd wrote:Able to cast 1/32.
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but the lightest that day was a 1/32 Sierra Slammer Minijig. Not sure the exact grams of the total package.
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I have the Avail spool and spooled it with 12lb Gliss, works great and no issues with the line but with the factory spool I had 8lb PowerPro .13mm and it ended around the spool shaft more than once.DirtyD64 wrote:That was my first thought, I wonder if the tolerances are better/worse on that aftermarket spool (assuming Avail)??? I know there are a few different reels out there and certain spools that people definitely report line getting through on spool lip. I thought the 6lb Nanobraid was thin on a light spinning rod. Was going to use 8lb on BFS, if 2lb works fine though, I will probably just stay with the proven 6lb.Edward78 wrote:That's some small line .04mm, it may find itself wrapped around the spool shaft easily but should also cast crazy far as well.nstd wrote:Decided to try out suffix nanobraid 2 lb. line is thin!
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So stock PowerPro 8lb is .005"/.13mm, and 12lb Gliss is listed as .005"/.127mm, so is it possible that the aftermarket spool actually has better tolerances? I could see them keeping it not too extreme from the factory to work via general purpose/easier production/easier removal maybe...Edward78 wrote:I have the Avail spool and spooled it with 12lb Gliss, works great and no issues with the line but with the factory spool I had 8lb PowerPro .13mm and it ended around the spool shaft more than once.DirtyD64 wrote:That was my first thought, I wonder if the tolerances are better/worse on that aftermarket spool (assuming Avail)??? I know there are a few different reels out there and certain spools that people definitely report line getting through on spool lip. I thought the 6lb Nanobraid was thin on a light spinning rod. Was going to use 8lb on BFS, if 2lb works fine though, I will probably just stay with the proven 6lb.Edward78 wrote:That's some small line .04mm, it may find itself wrapped around the spool shaft easily but should also cast crazy far as well.nstd wrote:Decided to try out suffix nanobraid 2 lb. line is thin!
On a side note, I never got to try Gliss. I want to say I saw it on cheap clearance a few places, but never needed line at the time. Seemed like it was the next big thing then just faded from talks.
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Yes I think the Avail spool has tighter tolerances and hopefully the gliss doesn’t give me any problems. As for the Gliss it’s awesome casting line but it’s slick so you have to tie good knots and it has no abrasions resistance what so ever and it isn’t as strong as advertised, I would say the 12 is really 8lb. It’s fine as long as your not fishing around rocks logs or other trash in the water because if the fish pulls you into it the Gliss will break almost immediately.DirtyD64 wrote:So stock PowerPro 8lb is .005"/.13mm, and 12lb Gliss is listed as .005"/.127mm, so is it possible that the aftermarket spool actually has better tolerances? I could see them keeping it not too extreme from the factory to work via general purpose/easier production/easier removal maybe...Edward78 wrote:I have the Avail spool and spooled it with 12lb Gliss, works great and no issues with the line but with the factory spool I had 8lb PowerPro .13mm and it ended around the spool shaft more than once.DirtyD64 wrote:That was my first thought, I wonder if the tolerances are better/worse on that aftermarket spool (assuming Avail)??? I know there are a few different reels out there and certain spools that people definitely report line getting through on spool lip. I thought the 6lb Nanobraid was thin on a light spinning rod. Was going to use 8lb on BFS, if 2lb works fine though, I will probably just stay with the proven 6lb.Edward78 wrote:That's some small line .04mm, it may find itself wrapped around the spool shaft easily but should also cast crazy far as well.nstd wrote:Decided to try out suffix nanobraid 2 lb. line is thin!
On a side note, I never got to try Gliss. I want to say I saw it on cheap clearance a few places, but never needed line at the time. Seemed like it was the next big thing then just faded from talks.
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Cast the 1/64 with trout magnet like a dream.
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is that the Teton 552SUL? Is it a bass or trout taper? I have the Teton 662L and it is a mod-fast taper.
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This one is more of a trout taper.vishus wrote:is that the Teton 552SUL? Is it a bass or trout taper? I have the Teton 662L and it is a mod-fast taper.
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I have that rod to and its a noodle no doubt but it will sling anything no matter how light. This rod loads with the weight of the rod alone so if your spool is light enough this thing will sling it.vishus wrote:is that the Teton 552SUL? Is it a bass or trout taper? I have the Teton 662L and it is a mod-fast taper.
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NTSD, If you actually weigh the trout magnet, it is actually a bit heavier than 1/32. They advertise it as 1/64 but it is double that weight. Just FYI.
1/64 would be 0.44 grams. TM is easily over 1 gram. Some have measured 1.2 grams.
1/64 would be 0.44 grams. TM is easily over 1 gram. Some have measured 1.2 grams.
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thanks.
i'll weight it when my scale comes in. at this point, i'm happy either way. my bfs set up is up to par with my phenix elixir 7'6" 1/32-1/4.
i'll weight it when my scale comes in. at this point, i'm happy either way. my bfs set up is up to par with my phenix elixir 7'6" 1/32-1/4.
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I weighed 4 of my little pink trout magnets with gold jig heads on my powder scale. Lowest weight was .95g, highest was 1.03g. I'm comfortable calling these specific ones 1g.ultralight wrote:NTSD, If you actually weigh the trout magnet, it is actually a bit heavier than 1/32. They advertise it as 1/64 but it is double that weight. Just FYI.
1/64 would be 0.44 grams. TM is easily over 1 gram. Some have measured 1.2 grams.
I have seen an even smaller version in the store labeled to be 1/64 but have not tried them, nor weighed them to confirm.
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Trout Magnet does make a version called the Mini Magnet that’s 1/200 oz. for fly fishing or used with spin on a dropper rig. Lots of fun trying to get those Mini Magnet soft plastics on that tiny hook.ss30378 wrote:I weighed 4 of my little pink trout magnets with gold jig heads on my powder scale. Lowest weight was .95g, highest was 1.03g. I'm comfortable calling these specific ones 1g.ultralight wrote:NTSD, If you actually weigh the trout magnet, it is actually a bit heavier than 1/32. They advertise it as 1/64 but it is double that weight. Just FYI.
1/64 would be 0.44 grams. TM is easily over 1 gram. Some have measured 1.2 grams.
I have seen an even smaller version in the store labeled to be 1/64 but have not tried them, nor weighed them to confirm.