Sturgeon 9/9-9/11

[BURLEY]

I use the same 100 lb. powerpro line that Kent uses. I haven't had to deal with splices yet. Since the fray was only 70 feet away for the hook, I just cut it off. It didn't make any difference on the reel casting due to it holding 350yds.. That being said, if I had to splice, I would try to put it deep on the reel by unspooling and spooling back on backwards. My best choice would be to replace the line at $50 for 300 yd. spool. After all, we are chasing a fish of a lifetime. I carry spare line on the boat. I tested the frayed line when I got home and it broke at 22 lb. pull. I have been setting my drags at about 17 lb. pull but they get moved while on the boat.
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