Mono over PowerPro?

What applications, and/or reel type, would you prefer the use of mono
line, as opposed to PP.

I'm in the process of respooling all my outfits before vacation on
Champlain in 2 weeks, and am trying to decide if I should leave mono on
at least one of my 7' spinning rigs.

Mono better tolerates sloppier knots, so I prefer it for tying-up the trash
& garbage.
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Bob Rickard
(AKA Dr. Spinnerbait)
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"Paul A." wrote in message
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What applications, and/or reel type, would you prefer the use of mono
line, as opposed to PP.

I'm in the process of respooling all my outfits before vacation on
Champlain in 2 weeks, and am trying to decide if I should leave mono on
at least one of my 7' spinning rigs.

"Paul A." wrote in message
...
What applications, and/or reel type, would you prefer the use of mono
line, as opposed to PP.

I'm in the process of respooling all my outfits before vacation on
Champlain in 2 weeks, and am trying to decide if I should leave mono on
at least one of my 7' spinning rigs.


Quite frankly, the only time I use mono line is when I'm using slip bobbers
for crappie or walleye. The PowerPro as it breaks in gets fuzzy and doesn't
want to slide through the bobber as well.

I feel that I'm more successful because of PowerPro line, that I can fish
lighter lures deeper or in heavier current than with the same break strength
mono, which translates to more bites. I feel more light bites than I can on
mono and get far better hooksets because of the no-stretch properties of the
line.

I do NOT feel that the visibility of the line is detrimental to fishing
success. A fish's brain isn't even developed enough to register pain, so do
you think that they look at a lure and think, "Hmmm, there's a line there,
better not bite it!" Last Monday, I tried a lake that had extremely clear
water. The bottom was visible in 18-19' depths. My partner and I were
using identical rods, our abilities are fairly closely matched and lure
selection was very similar. He caught as many, if not more fish as I did
using mono, while he used 10/2 PowerPro.

I jig walleyes using PowerPro, I sight fish bass using PowerPro, I catch
muskies using PowerPro. I spinnerbait, pitch soft plastics, Carolina Rig,
and throw crankbaits using PowerPro.

Anyone will be hard pressed to make me switch.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

No, don't switch all your reels until you've fishing PP enough to know
how it feels. If you have spare spools, fill one with PP the other with
mono. Its a great tool, but it feels very different and you may not
like it.

Try it see where it helps you, learn where it hinders you.....


In Paul A. wrote:
What applications, and/or reel type, would you prefer the use of mono
line, as opposed to PP.

I'm in the process of respooling all my outfits before vacation on
Champlain in 2 weeks, and am trying to decide if I should leave mono
on at least one of my 7' spinning rigs.

If you dead stick anything on slack line use flourocarbon instead of power
pro on the rod you do that with. A line with a little memory (flourocarbon
has a little memory, but almost no stretch) will telegraph line movement
better.

Personally I like the Flouro Carbon with the first 20 ft waxed for topwater
and buzz baits as well, but I know lots of guys who fish PP for those
application. Also, PP tends to flaot a little which is good for most
topwater, but one friend and local pro I knw says it tangles too easily in
fron prop torpedos. Your mileage will vary.

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"Paul A." wrote in message
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What applications, and/or reel type, would you prefer the use of mono
line, as opposed to PP.

I'm in the process of respooling all my outfits before vacation on
Champlain in 2 weeks, and am trying to decide if I should leave mono on
at least one of my 7' spinning rigs.

Ifin' there is zebra mussels, sharp rocks or toothy type
critters.......forget mono, unless you want to lose fish that is! Maybe
that all time, career, never again, fish of a life time, big one?
Learn the palomar knot. Love the palomar knot.
The end
--
Stony

"Paul A." wrote in message
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What applications, and/or reel type, would you prefer the use of mono
line, as opposed to PP.

I'm in the process of respooling all my outfits before vacation on
Champlain in 2 weeks, and am trying to decide if I should leave mono on
at least one of my 7' spinning rigs.



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Thank you all for your input.
So the common consensus seems to be, PP on all 10 reels. At $107 for
1500 yds of 20/6, I'll have to see if I'll make it. However, I've yet to
try the fluorocarbon line, which sounds like a good topwater option. I
have been using spiderwire for several seasons and have found issues
with the line hanging up the TW lures. Also, after having tried
deadsticking a senco w/ the PP, I can see where the fluoro. may be a
better choice, as the PP seemed to sag to much under its own
weight.(IMO anyway).

Thanks again guys. Just the kind of feedback I needed, and have come to
expect from this group. Keep it coming.

Several of the larger guide services in South Louisiana like trilene big
game. They say it is the most abrasion resistant mono on the market and
they have less problems with popping the lines when passed over oyster
reefs. When asked why not use braided most will tell you that braid frays
when rubbed up against objects so they have to often cut the line back,
thus reducing the amount of line on their reels. Bottomline it cost them
more in the long run.

Sarge

You can get it cheaper on EBay with a "Buy It Now" option.

"Paul A." wrote in message
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Thank you all for your input.
So the common consensus seems to be, PP on all 10 reels. At $107 for
1500 yds of 20/6, I'll have to see if I'll make it. However, I've yet to
try the fluorocarbon line, which sounds like a good topwater option. I
have been using spiderwire for several seasons and have found issues
with the line hanging up the TW lures. Also, after having tried
deadsticking a senco w/ the PP, I can see where the fluoro. may be a
better choice, as the PP seemed to sag to much under its own
weight.(IMO anyway).

Thanks again guys. Just the kind of feedback I needed, and have come to
expect from this group. Keep it coming.