Over kill?

Started by Christopher M Songer, February 02, 2025, 02:35:13 PM

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Christopher M Songer

A few friends winter in Florida and I have fished with them in the past and borrowed gear. Flea market got a NEW Penn BTL BTLII 7 ft one-piece fast action, 20-40lb braid. I have a Penn 704Z and plan to bottom fish with this gear for porgy, snapper and grunts. I should be good, maybe too heavy but NOT too light. Any thoughts on this pairing and what line should I set up for this type of fishing.

Grouper set up next time.

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JasonGotaProblem

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Should do just fine. I fish for snapper with a rod a bit lighter than that because it's fun, but I wouldn't be surprised if I snap it one day.

I might consider a 5 stack drag for the 704 in case bigger stuff comes along but should be ok.

Edit: my phone changed wouldn't to would and it completely changed the meaning.
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  I fish a similar set up , 20 pound braid and 20 pound leader . If the fish are winning ,I up the leader to 30 pound .
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It will be fine, plus it should handle the occasional small grouper or small shark. I use 30lb braid with 30-40lb mono leader on a similar setup for red snapper and red grouper.
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Christopher M Songer

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on February 02, 2025, 03:42:04 PMShould do just fine. I fish for snapper with a rod a bit lighter than that because it's fun, but I wouldn't be surprised if I snap it one day.

I might consider a 5 stack drag for the 704 in case bigger stuff comes along but should be ok.

Edit: my phone changed wouldn't to would and it completely changed the meaning.
My 704Z has a 7 stack drag. 3 round carbon fiber, 2 round metal and 2 octagon metal. I will be looking to see what Dawn has and Mystic for a schematic. Cal's drag grease goin on for sure. This OH-IO guy is learning "Salt Life" lol
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