Penn Fathom master 620

[willybendit]

ive just bought a Penn fathom master 620 from a car boot sale there`s no wire on it or the release clips  is it best to spool it up with braid instead of wire  if so what`s the best breaking strain to use  100lbs or 200lbs ive just spent the best part of 3 hours stripping it down and making sure all the screws and adjusters are free from corrosion  its fitted with a 4ft boom is this the best one to have or should i try and get the shorter 2ft one  i dont want to cut this one down just in case i need the extra length   is it best to have it set up over the gunnel  or over the stern   regards Alain

[Bryan Young]

Braid is better.  It'll last longer as SS does rust and braid doesnt.  I personally like longer booms, so I would keep it...

[willybendit]

Hi Bryan   good to hear from you   what lbs braid would you Recommend

[Bryan Young]

I'd say it depends. 100# should be enough.

[Ron Jones]

I like my riggers on the gunnel hanging out the side. Gives you a wider spread and is great as a "poor man's outrigger."

Ron