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[Zpg]

I am fishing 2 Penn 330GTI reels for sturgeon and the line that came with the reels needs changing. I am going to run 100-130lb 100% Spectra but I'm not sure which brand to go with. I know Tuf Line XP is very popular here and one of my reels is presently spooled with it but I am curious what you other sturgeon guys like.

Thanks in advance for all opinions

[DionJL]

PowerPro all the way. No other choice in my mind.

Also if you have the 330 run 130lb. They wont stand a chance.

[CAPTAIN BONK]

I LIKE MY TUFF LINE PLUS

[bbronswyk2000]

Power Pro or Tuff Line I have had no problems with either of them

[Big Steel]

I use tough line for all of my Fraser river fishing.  Never had a problem with it.

[Fish Assassin]

Tuff XP

[Copper Koski]

If you use Tuff line make sure it is spooled on tight, and you wont have any problems.

[jetboatjim]

good old black and white tuff line.

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

I like to really experience the fight..8lb maxima ultragreen

[J.G.]

good old black and white tuff line.

I use the "old" stuff as well. Never had a problem with it. Most of the guides I know have made the switch to Power Pro, for the cost factor. They run 130 main line and 150 for leader. They go as heavy as possible to give clients as much of an edge as possible if "Walter" is encountered.

[J.G.]

If you use Tuff line make sure it is spooled on tight, and you wont have any problems.

Braided line must be spooled as tightly as possible. When i was working in a tackle shop, and on my line winder at home, I'll wear two pairs of work gloves to hold the master spool and the line being transferred so that it goes on as tightly as possible.

[Zpg]

If you use Tuff line make sure it is spooled on tight, and you wont have any problems.

Braided line must be spooled as tightly as possible. When i was working in a tackle shop, and on my line winder at home, I'll wear two pairs of work gloves to hold the master spool and the line being transferred so that it goes on as tightly as possible.

Great advice. Thanks! I probably wouldn't have put in the extra effort to spool it that tight.

[Mike D.]

150lb LEADER???!!!! great mother of pearl...those clients must be able to rip 4 footers right out of the water into the boat when they set the hook!!! Not saying thats a bad idea though...

Most I know use 97lb sturgeon leader line made by the Tuf Line Comany...

Mike <"))))))))><

[J.G.]

150lb LEADER???!!!! great mother of pearl...those clients must be able to rip 4 footers right out of the water into the boat when they set the hook!!! Not saying thats a bad idea though...

Most I know use 97lb sturgeon leader line made by the Tuf Line Comany...

Mike <"))))))))><

The thicker the line, the better the abrasion resistance. During a prolonged fight with an oversized fish you need every advantage possible. The reason you use a heavier leader is because sturgeon tend to roll in the line, and with thier sharp scutes they can easily cut through thinner leader material. Most of the rods used have a top line rating of 40lb or 50lb. If you try surfing a 4 footer back to the boat chances are you will break the rod.

[redside1]

I use the "old" stuff as well. Never had a problem with it. Most of the guides I know have made the switch to Power Pro, for the cost factor. They run 130 main line and 150 for leader. They go as heavy as possible to give clients as much of an edge as possible if "Walter" is encountered.

would most of these guides have a connection to Shimano? I know the Shimano rep is the power pro rep also otherwise I have never noticed much of a price difference between TUF XP and Power Pro.