Bob, It is interesting that your query drew a DIRECT response from the guy
who caught the fish.

However, his response actually proves your theory, in my book.

PP is spooled onto almost every one of my baitcasting & spinning reels. I
believe, as you do, that, when casting... light 1/16th to 1 oz lures...,
it cuts down on my casting distance. Now, If I was throwing a much heavier
(4 oz.) weight...it may be the cat's meow.

In spite of it costing me some casting distance, its ability to allow me to
pull out the "occasional" backlashes ( and the fewer backlashes that I get,
compared to mono)...keeps the stuff on my many rods.

Its a love-hate relationship for me. I like the feedback I get with a
spinner bait; crankbait etc.; I like the instant striking capabilities; I
like the fewer & easier to remove backlashes; ....I hate the loss of casting
distance with light-weight lures, and the "grinding" sound I get when
reeling a lure in.

regards, RichG

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RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
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