The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Solid braid + 200lb mono https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:10:13 +0000 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:13:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=137535 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : Just tried threading 200lb mono...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832385&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832385 Author: Alan L
Subject: 137535
Posted: 24 Mar 2023 at 1:13pm

Just tried threading 200lb mono into 80 lb hollow dacron and it works. No needle required. That would be a decent option.
Alan
]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:13:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832385&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832385 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : As already mentioned, I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832377&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832377 Author: Fishb8
Subject: 137535
Posted: 23 Mar 2023 at 7:04pm

As already mentioned, I've been an early adopter of braid. Went hollow, bought a set of DAHO needles. Bought some braid windon leaders from Swordfish Steve but with the needles, learned to make my own and have made leaders from 130lb to 500lb and even the 500 is slimmer than 300 mono.
We have NEVER had any issues with line crosses. Once saw 4 anglers on braid winding up big bottom fish get popped off by a mako on mono.
Hollow loops are just about indestructible and never had any fail. Spliced loop on mainline, hollow leader with spliced loops at both ends. A clip on the end of leader then a mono bite leader. Simple (once you've got the needles and watched the videos) and it won't break.
You can make legal igfa line with a piece of mono connected to mainline - anything from 10 kg to 60. Make up several for quick change.
]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:04:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832377&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832377 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : I just cut a length of 80lbhollow...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832376&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832376 Author: Alan L
Subject: 137535
Posted: 23 Mar 2023 at 5:35pm

I just cut a length of 80lbhollow dacron off a spool - for another reason.
I will be at my 200lb mono in a day or so all going well. I will try splicing it in. From memory 210lb is around 1.3mm.  Maybe it will fit.
Let you know. But if it did, that would be a good solution. There won't be a hollow needle for it, but you don't actually need one to splice in. It helps, but I know people who never use one.
Alan
]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:35:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832376&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832376 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : Cheers! ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832375&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832375 Author: MB
Subject: 137535
Posted: 23 Mar 2023 at 5:17pm

Cheers!]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:17:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832375&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832375 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : I have run 80lb hollow dacron...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832369&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832369 Author: Alan L
Subject: 137535
Posted: 22 Mar 2023 at 7:12pm

I have run 80lb hollow dacron on 80lb topshot for a decade now on my 50Ws. Won't go back to anything else. Bullet proof (but not totally perfect). Doesn't quite answer how to get to 200lbleader, but you can't splice that into 80lb hollow. Or could you??
Never tried. It may well be possible. In which case that would be my track.
Alan
]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:12:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832369&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832369 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : The guy you need to talk to is...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832365&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832365 Author: shaneg
Subject: 137535
Posted: 22 Mar 2023 at 6:53pm

The guy you need to talk to is Swordfish Steve, He’ll probably do it for you if you visit him. Best by far on this sort of thing. Doing it yourself without experience can lead to failure. I would suggest emailing him on his website … probably something like swordfish marine but I can’t remember. You want to tie a great plait I can show you how to do that. Braid to braid connections talk to Steve. I tie a good fg and have done that on some smaller reels with solid braid backing and am confident all good as  just insurance (capacity)  if pull what is 500m of nylon off. Again comes down to what you trying to achieve. I’m a scrimp but really you can’t beat hollow core and nylon topshot.. just got of pay money upfront…. But reckon is worthwhile investment. Resisted for years on my 50ws and 50s but hard to argue with… unless you tie fantastic slim knots on solid braid. As said earlier each to their own. Am old school caught plenty on 24 kg nylon on 50ws… but am being dragged into future and beaten sometimes by those that do it better and moving with times, tech and connections/ knots or splices.]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:53:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832365&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832365 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832364&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832364 Author: MB
Subject: 137535
Posted: 22 Mar 2023 at 6:36pm

Thumbs Up]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:36:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832364&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832364 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : If the leap in diameter is too...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832363&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832363 Author: Fish Addict
Subject: 137535
Posted: 22 Mar 2023 at 6:02pm

If the leap in diameter is too great you could do it in steps.
I think I'd be having a chat with someone like Swordfish Steve.
]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:02:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832363&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832363 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : Fish Addict wrote:MB - you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832362&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832362 Author: MB
Subject: 137535
Posted: 22 Mar 2023 at 5:18pm

Originally posted by Fish Addict Fish Addict wrote:

MB - you could splice a section of hollow core braid to your solid core braid mainline and then splice the hollow core braid to your top shot.  No knots involved.


Brilliant! I was just looking at that as an option because I have three reels loaded with solid braid and that stuff is expensive enough! Saw a Matt Watson video doing the same thing. Question is what strength hollow core to connect 80lb solid braid with 200lb mono? Is it too much of a leap in diameter?]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:18:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832362&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832362 <![CDATA[Solid braid + 200lb mono : MB - you could splice a section...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832361&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832361 Author: Fish Addict
Subject: 137535
Posted: 22 Mar 2023 at 3:49pm

MB - you could splice a section of hollow core braid to your solid core braid mainline and then splice the hollow core braid to your top shot.  No knots involved.]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:49:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137535&PID=1832361&title=solid-braid-200lb-mono#1832361