06-28-2001, 04:43 PM
A 6500 doesn't have the line capacity or the drag for big game. I use Penn 9500's because of the better drag system. They also hold about 500 yards of 80 lb. braid.<br><IMG SRC="http://FISHinKONA.com/JEFFTREV.JPG"><br>(just a small one that I already had a photo of on the web)<br><br>I use 8500's for casting and take my chances. Those drags have cost me some nice fish. I use 80 lb. braid on those too. If your going to continue to use the 6500, spool it up with 80 lb.(no backing) and hang on tight!<br><br>Capt. Jeff<br><br>