Centrepin reels do not need to be loaded with much line mainly because we will not be casting a long way with them and also because even the longest trot will only be 30 yards or so and hopefully we will not hook a fish that will strip more than 50 yards of line off the reel on its strongest run. There is another reason why we do not want too much line on the reel and that is because with too much, the line will begin to bed in and so will stick when using the current to set the reel spinning as we trot. This will result in very poor presentation.
So 50 yards is maximum, though really 30 yards is the amount we need. Depending on the venue to be fished and what we are fishing for will decide what line to use. If we are in a match and are after small roach, bleak etc then line of 2lb bs will be fine, this diameter of line will result in a very smooth trot and perfect presentation for these types of fish. If we are likely to encounter the odd chub then perhaps upping to 4lb bs will be sensible. Whatever, it is not until we get to around 6lb bs that we need to perhaps look at alternatives as the line diameter will start to effect the smooth spin of the reel and hence presentation.Now though we have modern braided line.Braided line has the strength and low diameter we need for centrepin fishing. It has no stretch so it enhances one of the best things about centrepin fishing, sensitivity and being in direct contact with both float and fish once hooked. With these low diameter braids we can load the centrepin with 50 yards of line with no loss to the smooth spinning of the reel and presentation. A 15lb bs braid can have the diameter of a 6lb bs mono.
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