Line for Stradic 5000

[Steve Dupree]

I need some suggestions on what kind of line I need to use on my Stradic 5000.It's matched with a 9 1/2 ft Lamiglas.I want to use it for plugging(Spanish and Blues) and light surf casting.

[1obxnut]

1. Daiwa surf braid
2. Power pro

[Steve Dupree]

What pound line should I use?

[SmoothLures]

I don't like braid, but a good line like Sufix Tri+ or Sufix Siege would be my first choice. Big Game is also nice. 14 or 15 lb. test should be plenty, just don't forget a bite leader.

[sprtsracer]

I have a 5000 loaded with 30 lb Power Pro...no complaints...works like a charm!!!

[roym]

steve,

I use a 9' Tica and a Stradic 8000 loaded with 30ld Suffix braid and a 2-3' fluorocarbon leader (40-50Lb test). A great plugging combo with enough backbone in the rod and smooth drag to beat striped bass up to 35 lbs so far.

Roy

[1obxnut]

30# is fine.

The Daiwa is silky smooth, but only comes in 200yd spools (you will have to use some backing.

[mmyers419]

Sufix Siege 14 or 17 lb

[pier-legend]

...well I gots a 5000 Stradic on sale....I found out the only difference between it and the 4000 was the spool..
...so I loaded it with 10 Ande Backcountry and its a spanish-blue plugging machine...
....even on the surf I still wouldn't go over 12 lb. of what ever you put on it..
..I use 12lb. all fall flea fishing with a 9' Tica....

[Fishman]

For braid Id suggest 20lb

[t58martin]

since there are two spools;

1 spool 12# suffix mono
1 spool 30 # braid, now PP

[sprtsracer]

since there are two spools;

1 spool 12# suffix mono
1 spool 30 # braid, now PP

Good point! I just haven't spooled up the spare spool yet because the braid is working so well for me.

[Gnatman]

...I prefer Sufix Performance.:D

[Slammer]

I'd put one spool with 20 # Power Pro and the other with 12 to 17 # Mono.

[Steve Dupree]

How much Power Pro 20 will the Stradic 5000 hold?Should I add mono backing on the spool?

[Shooter]

I just put 300 yards of 20 *braid* on my 4000 so you should be safe.

[emanuel]

Put enough mono backing on to cover the spool and then put the braid on. Make sure the braid has tension as it is being spooled on. I have a 5000 spooled with #20 braid and it has caught many big fish including kings and cobia.

[Fishman]

Id put enough backing on to be able to get 150 yds of what ever size of PP on the spool. I prefer to use dacron backing.