Mihunter Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I have a 300' spool of 45lb copper I'd like to set up but I'm not sure what reel to use. I have an extra Penn 330 but I'm not sure the copper, backing and leader will fit. Anybody running this setup that can help me out? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J J Mac Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I just got two Okuma Convector 45D reels spooled up with 150 ft of 45 lb copper and backing (25 lb mono) on each reel. These reels have worked well for me for a full core and should be OK with copper I think. This amount of copper is supposed to go down about the same as 100 yards of leadcore but will be just 1/2 the distance back so it will be less likely to get cut off when there are a lot of other boats around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treblemaker Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 If you spool 300 yards of 30# Power Pro as backer you can fit 300' of 30#, or around 200' of 45# copper no problem. Use the albright knot and 20# mono leader has done well. I have the Convector 45 set up the same way and did not get quite 300' of 30# copper on it, but it is a great producer when the fish are deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihunter Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks guys. It looks like if I want to use the 300' of 45lb I have to go to a Takota 800 or Penn 340 or the Okuma 55. I appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I am using a Convector 55L. Love it! Why mess with superline backing if you don't have too? I can fit plenty of plain old cheap green dot dacron under my copper with the 55. It holds a board a heck of a lot better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harp Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 How do you like the convectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justenough Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am using the convevtor 55 also with no problems you can get 200 yds of mono backing and 300 ft. of 45 copper, just set up a pflueger G50SH non-levelwind put power-pro backing and 200 ft of 45 copper I wasn't sure about the non-levelwind but it worked great we took 4 fish on this setup saturdayhope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbromund Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I've got my 200' of 45 lb copper on an Okuma Catalina 45 LC with 300 yds of 30 lb power pro backing.My 400' copper is on an Okuma Titus T20L lever drag reel. That big honker of a reel has almost 400 yds of power pro backing behind it They are big saltwater reels and reasonably priced. I got mine for $115 from East Coast Tackle.http://www.eastcoasttackle.com/index.html?token=1289394630-268649358-2031988562&A=2&B=ReelsSomething to look at anyways.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishchallenger Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I use a Tekota 800 myself, on which I have put 150 yards of 50 ponds Power Pro + 600 feet of 45 ponds copper + 30 feet fluorocarbon 14 lbs.That kit works wonderfully, it can reach 90-100 feet of depth when I put all the 600' of copper in the water.(-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alligator Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I just picked up a spool of copper, I am going to make a couple swr with it and then use the rest as a copper fish magnet:lol:Should I use a roller rod or can I get away with a regular rod and maybe a new tip??Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbromund Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 copper is soft, no need for the roller rod or to change the tip. A regular rod works just fine.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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