Makaira 50w capacity

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

How much 200lb hollow core should I be able to get on here with a roughly 100ft 200lb mono topshot, it it was filled to the gills?

[alantani]

not sure, but why 200#?  i go as high as 130# hollow.  it's my understanding that it is not physically possible to break 130# spectra with a rod and reel. 

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

Partially because of abrasion and also so I don't have to put a sleeve between the 130 braid and 200lb mono. This reel will be pushed to the max, likeley to get interesting to see what will happen. I might run some 130jb for backing to 200jb to 200 mono, that might work for me to. The 200 really is unbreakable from what I've heard

[locknut]

According to the Okuma website and a line capacity calculator on my computer you will get about 600yds of 130lb @0.02" on the reel so about 250yrds of 200lb @ 0.03". I  have trouble breaking 80lb braid 130lb would bring you to your knees I hate to think what 200lb would do. Please  post the photos when it all goes bang.

[Ron Jones]

200# Spectra?
Just make sure your bolted to the boat and it is tied to the pier with 5 inch mooring lines. Otherwise, call us when you get to Australia, we'll send a boat.
Ron

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

A good friend of mine uses 200lb braid, they filled one up and got 600yds of 130jb to 250-300 or so of 130 packed tight. I should hit Africa first, so I will give Jeri a call I haven't gotten take down yet with heavy line, I harness up for really heavy stuff or ride the rail