Lines and Leaders.

[rustiest1]

I need some info. I have a 6'9 heavy action musky rod with an Abu garcia 6500 reel. That is what I use for cat fishing. I am going musky fishing in a couple of weeks and need to know what kind of line I should use and what kind of leader? Could someone give me some info please.

[FishGUY]

For line I like 80lbs Power Pro, I have also used Cortland Masterbraid and Tufline with out problems. You will want to start the spool with mono of around 20lbs test as backing. For leaders I like 130lbs fluorocarbon for most baits. I will use longer ones for trolling and 175lbs single strand for jerkbaits. Make sure the snaps and swivels are good. I have had problems with multi-strand leaders so I don't use them much any more. Also most places that sell the line will have some useful advice. Good luck fishing.

[rustiest1]

I have 30 pound cat line which is mono. Could I just tie into that or should I empty my spool and start over with just the power pro?

[delmuts]

you will want to leave some of the mono on the spool for the braid to bite into, maybe as a filler( depending on the size of your spool). if you tie briad directly to the spool and it isn't cross drilled, it will spin on it.