heavy braided fishing line Blue Wave 300-2000 Yard Spools 2000 Yards / 30lb Trilene Big Game is one of the most popular line families in North America due to its incredible strength Braid vs. Mono Casting Distance

In college, it became my go-to lure for catching chubby rainbows and hefty browns in the streams and rivers around campus, which kept my freezer full and my meal-plan fairly cheap

However, it has some drawbacks

Braid Capacity: 170/20, 130/30, 90/50 Gear Ratio: 6.4:1 Grip Type: Split Grip Guide Type: Stainless Steel Line Rating: 10-20lbs Max Drag: 15lbs|6.8kg Model: MAXSTX/701MH Mono Capacity: 160/10, 130/12, 95/17 Number of Ball Bearings: 6 Number of Guides: 8 Number of Pieces: 1 Reel Size: LP Retrieve: Right Rod Action: Fast The #1 Indoor Range in the Country Members-only access

The MACH 2 Rod is light and sensitive enough to detect subtle bites while still providing the backbone needed for heavier applications

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