Line for Mag Elite

[muzz]

I need to put some line on my Mag Elite. Don't know where its all gone

What is the best line to have on 15lb 20lb etc and do I put it on right up to the end of the spindle?

What maintainance to I need to do to the reel Ive heard mention of oil but don't know what type or where to put it.

Thanks in advance.

[Richie Fisher]

In my humble opinion Ultima F1 line is the best although there are many good lines on the market. Fill your spool to within 2mm and then attach your shockleader (preferably tapered). There is some cracking maintenance advice in the reel room section of this forum. I'm sure others on here will have their favorites.

[Bens dad]

as Richie says F1 is good line but go for the 18lb

[stuartmcnair]

I'm using Sufix Tritanium in yellow at 15lb, used to always use Penn 15lb but the Sufix line seems to have less memory and casts better, at least for me.

[spudgun]

do I put it on right up to the end of the spindle?

Don't fully fill the spool. Fill up to about 2mm from the edge of the spool.

What maintainance to I need to do to the reel Ive heard mention of oil but don't know what type or where to put it.

Oil the bearings and some in the end caps and spool shaft.

Grease the gears and spool disengagement mechanism but don't get any on the drag washers.

[sparky]

Muzz. If you want to bring your reel to mine I'll show you how to clean/oil the bearings. I have a spare bottle of "Rocket Fuel" you can have.

[muzz]

Muzz. If you want to bring your reel to mine I'll show you how to clean/oil the bearings. I have a spare bottle of "Rocket Fuel" you can have.

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the offer Ill contact you soon.

Thanks for your advice boys.

[Steve Duffy]

Always used Penn Super Surf,18 B/S Red. C.A.C @ 3spools for 20 squid.

[FishingFreakJack]

Always used Penn Super Surf,18 B/S Red. C.A.C @ 3spools for 20 squid.

Good price

[svenbren]

f1 is very good line but i have found in summer it weakens (you will see a discolour in the line were its weakened ) very quickly with the heat good in winter though depends on how many times you change your line a year or every few sessions can be costly so penn super-surf is a very good alternative i also use 15lb big game carp line diameter is alot thinner and stronger than all the 18lb line used (ideal for the bass sessions)

[jaygo]

same her big game line for all my sea fishing...

especially since i got a load of bulk spools from america at a fraction of the cost of over here..$3 for a bulk spool

[svenbren]

same her big game line for all my sea fishing...

especially since i got a load of bulk spools from america at a fraction of the cost of over here..$3 for a bulk spool

could do with buying one of them of you then laa