Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: santefe on May 21, 2020, 05:01:00 PM
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I thought I would put braid line on my spinning reel, but the salesman recommended that I not.
Anyone have an opinion on this?
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I've been spooling my spinning reels with PowerPro braided for six years now, way better than mono.
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+1 for Braid on a spinning reel
Keep your mono for your leaders
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I use braid too with about 8 feet of flouro. Knitted to the front.
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the salesman is a dumb my friend
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Thank you all, braid it is....
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Go with Power Pro Super 8 Slick
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Tried a number of different brands of braid before settling on sufix 832. Less problems with brands that are not as pliable twisting an knotting, especially when new. I also add 6 to 8' of mono leader, using the fg knot.
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Salesmen aren’t generally dumb. There’s usually a reason why they make one recommendation over another. Maybe he’s had a bad personal experience or he’s had feedback from customers.
Did he give the reasoning behind his recommendation, santafe?
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I've been spooling my spinning reels with PowerPro braided for six years now, way better than mono.
Been doing what the Master have been doing.
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;D
For my salmon spinning setup, I have 15lb test PowerPro spooled on the Shimano Stradic 2500. I tie 4 to 8ft of Seaguar 12 or 15lb test STS fluorocarbon to the end as the leader.
For my trout spinning setup, I have 10lb test PowerPro spooled on the Stradic 1000, and 6lb test Seaguar STS fluorocarbon as leader.
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Its possible this person discouraged the use for vraid on a spinning reel for the application of simple float fishing a lake with a worm. There are simple applications where mono is preferred. The question needs to be asked, "What is the purpose ?". Then chose the right line for that particular application.
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Good point...there are certainly some applications where you could make a case for mono. Ie. I think Kokanee trollers like mono
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https://www.sportfishingmag.com/braid-vs-mono/
will also depend on the user. Kids and braid? Newbies and braid? Cost is also a factor.
While I hate seeing knotted coils of any discarded line, discarded braid makes me shudder.
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--It also depends on the equipment you have. Not every reel or rod made is suitable for use with braid...maybe it was good advice given the equipment you are using or the method and places you intend to fish. I would need more information before crucifying the salesperson.
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Clark, he said it may tend to twist and wouldn't come off the reel as well as mono.
I took him at his word.
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I find it to be quite the opposite actually. Braid requires less maintenance, it doesn't have any memory unlike mono. I currently have three salmon spinning reels that have had the same PowerPro line on them since 2014.
Skaha is right, make sure your spinning reel and rod are able to handle braided line first.
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Clark, he said it may tend to twist and wouldn't come off the reel as well as mono.
I took him at his word.
His caution about line twist is valid. It can happen. I had Suffix 832 on a reel for beach casting and had a huge problem with tangles. It was a frustrating season. I wrote about it here http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=36459.msg345599#msg345599
Not a problem now with Power Pro on my Sahara 2500, but an occasional problem with Suffix on my Sedona 1500.
So, it can happen. He wasn't out to lunch, and in my mind the benefits of braid outweigh the now occasional challenges with twist.
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I also rock braid on my spinning reels. I can chuck a spoon a mile with braid and not worry about line twist or line memory. Thinner diameter then mono of the same test so I can have a lot more line on my spool as well.
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https://www.sportfishingmag.com/braid-vs-mono/
will also depend on the user. Kids and braid? Newbies and braid? Cost is also a factor.
While I hate seeing knotted coils of any discarded line, discarded braid makes me shudder.
Those of us with young kids know the struggle is real. My boy begs me to use my braid rod when we go fishing. It always ends up in a mess