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[ProfessorM]

That is why I like a simple reel like a jigmaster you can change out the spool to something else like braid , wire , or lead in a few min. although the reels are so cheap I just buy a few and set them up to do one thing.. I use lead for tubing with a jigmaster, with steel spools. For wire I use a 112H with a steel spool, spoons and jigging, although I don't jig too much and I suck at it. I don't like the 113's as I find them heavy for a small guy like me and jigging them gets heavy, quickly. Most use the 113's and some of the new reels out the last decade but the jigmasters will serve you good and not break the bank. Just make sure your rod guides can handle wire. Penn slammer rods are adaquate. I got rods made by CMS over a decade ago and they are still going strong. Good luck and this is only one persons opinion.

[Sweetwater]

I've been using both wire and lead core for many years.

When jigging 4.5-6 oz jigs, wire is essential to get near the bottom in the 30-45 feet I normally fish. Lead core just can't compete.

I like lead core for spoons and especially for tube 'n worm since I feel the running line is more flexible and the action on the lure is better. When jigging, the fisherman imparts the action so I'm less concerned about that with wire.

In years past, I kept a pair of wire rods (with Penn 113Hs) and a pair lead core rods (with Penn 49's) on board at all times. But now that I'm fishing more for tuna and doing a lot of mixed bass/tuna trips I need to have my 80lb standup tuna gear on board, so either the wire or the lead-core set ups must go. So after much consideration, the wire stays...the lead stays home (with apologies to JohnnyD who hates wire) .