Penn 16vsx

[Porthos]

They are (()). I can get more but I start to feel not insignificant binding when I do at strike. And for my purposes (the state record yft is like 216) it seems like more than enough.

Interesting on using the hollow as a connector. How do you do connect the hollow to the solid braid?  I've seen people say run the solid in hollow and do an overhand where they join?  Others say whip a loop in the hollow and a Bimini in the solid and go loop to loop?  I thought I also read somewhere about running the solid in the hollow a foot pop out and then back in a quarter inch later and to do that 4 times or so?

• http://garyteraoka.blogspot.com/2008/06/nub-connection-system.html
• https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,23566.msg260997.html#msg260997

My config and application is here (2nd 1/2 of post): https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,39871.0.html

As line-class goes up, backup sets of nail knot/nubs are added. Tag ends + one set up to 50lb. + two sets for 60 and 80; + three sets for 100lb+



So far, no failures, so I've tied enough to be confident about using it.

On my 16VSX, memory says 200+ yds of solid 100lb Suffix yellow braid backing, hollow core connected to ~400 yds of 100lb metered ProSpec. With that working (field-confirmed on this past July's 3-day), am seeing other ways of leveraging the solid braid that I have.

Since night jigging/eddy bomb dropping for SoCal BFT is usually in the 100-300' depths, can load up with solid backing until there is 150-200 yds capacity left. Then hollow core connect to metered braid and fill until "full" spool leaving just enough capacity for the top shot. This will just involve a hollow core connector of 6' to 12'. A fairly "cheap" way to utilize existing solid braid (spare or transfer) with the benefit of 100% strength in the splice.

Of course, YMMV depending on how you configure for GOM requirements.

[TexasEngineer]

Outstanding information.  Thank you!!!

[TexasEngineer]

I broke this reel down last week to do some annual maintenance and to replace some parts that were obsolete (plastic shift button, ratchet, and replaced harness lugs with plugs). Added a little grease, and got everything put back together. Went out and tested it and when I put the drag up into the full area (35lbs plus) and reeled a little and then pull it would sometimes 'slip' a bit then catch.

I'm thinking the issue was too much grease in the clutch dog area (key 14 & 15). I cleaned that up and everything seems to be working fine again. I just wanted to ask if that was the most likely cause? I can't get it to repeat the failure but it was worrying me. Thanks in advance for the help.

[Keta]

:0)

[TexasEngineer]

Yeah... Reel was great on some Yellowfin and the biggest barracuda I've ever caught (right at 61" state record is 63"). I took it out this evening and tried to make it slip again and couldn't make it. I feel good the excess grease was the problem but now I'm paranoid.