Hollow braid backing is now pretty much the norm for the modern game fishing setup. Lighter, modern reels with silky smooth high-drag capacities see the modern angler is armed with a more compact weapon for chasing those blue water pelagics. The joining splice between your Power Pro Hollow Ace braid
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