Big cat reels and rods

[olgreenboat]

Thanks.
I did get 2 reels today the one i posted a link to earlier and a ABU 6500 syncro I'm not too crazy about the drag setup but I only have 80 bucks in both reels .. I cleaned and regreased both of them and they seem to have minium ware.
Now for the line ,Can I use braided line with these reels and if so what kind? I have been using fire line for years on all my other rods would it be a good line to use or should i go with somthing else?
What poundage line to use...
Just tring to get some ideas.

[Fisherjoe]

They should handle braid just fine. You will need to put some type of backing on first to stop the braid from slipping on the spool. Some put a couple layers of monofilament on and then splice the braid to fill the spool. I'm lazy...I put a wrap or two of electrical tape on the spool and the braid will dig into it and not slip. 65# Power Pro braid has always worked for me, but I'm sure about any of the other brands will work as well. I use 50# mono for my leaders. Some of the serious catters will use 100# braid for the main line and leader. I like the mono for a little extra shock absorbtion, but that is just my personal preference.

[olgreenboat]

They should handle braid just fine. You will need to put some type of backing on first to stop the braid from slipping on the spool. Some put a couple layers of monofilament on and then splice the braid to fill the spool. I'm lazy...I put a wrap or two of electrical tape on the spool and the braid will dig into it and not slip. 65# Power Pro braid has always worked for me, but I'm sure about any of the other brands will work as well. I use 50# mono for my leaders. Some of the serious catters will use 100# braid for the main line and leader. I like the mono for a little extra shock absorbtion, but that is just my personal preference.

You have to do the same with the fire line.
Thanks for the info.