A Fishing forum. FishingBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » FishingBanter forum » rec.outdoors.fishing newsgroups » Bass Fishing
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

braided line



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old May 13th, 2006, 05:03 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line

I've been using power pro for a fair length of time. I have a lot of
trouble with it looping and resulting in a knot well into the spool. I
use a spinning reel. Tried various suggested solutions all to no avail.
Is there any other braided line that I could use. (other than fireline)
Thanks

  #2  
Old May 14th, 2006, 01:03 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line

I use Power Pro on all my spinning reels without any problem (10 lb test)
Doc
================================================== ========================

"fishtale" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've been using power pro for a fair length of time. I have a lot of
trouble with it looping and resulting in a knot well into the spool. I
use a spinning reel. Tried various suggested solutions all to no avail.
Is there any other braided line that I could use. (other than fireline)
Thanks



  #3  
Old May 14th, 2006, 01:25 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line

fishtale wrote:

I've been using power pro for a fair length of time. I have a lot of
trouble with it looping and resulting in a knot well into the spool. I
use a spinning reel. Tried various suggested solutions all to no avail.
Is there any other braided line that I could use. (other than fireline)
Thanks



Did you try returning it to Wal*Mart?
  #4  
Old May 14th, 2006, 11:28 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line

I use Power Pro on all my rods, no matter what typr of reel. I put 10
lb test on my ultralight (approx same dia as 4lb mono) and 20 lb test
on my medium spinning rig. I have found that most line problems on
spinning reels can be attributed to lin twist. I tie the Power Pro
main line to a ball bearing swivel and then tie a flourocarbon leader
onto the other end of the swivel. This has greatly reduced tangeling
on my spinning reels.
-Zimmy

  #5  
Old May 14th, 2006, 03:04 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line

I have one spinning rod spooled with braid for those days when I have a kid
fishing and pitchig senkos into the trash is the only way to get bit. I
don't recall any problems with it.


"fishtale" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've been using power pro for a fair length of time. I have a lot of
trouble with it looping and resulting in a knot well into the spool. I
use a spinning reel. Tried various suggested solutions all to no avail.
Is there any other braided line that I could use. (other than fireline)
Thanks




*** Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com ***
  #6  
Old May 15th, 2006, 06:13 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line


"fishtale" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've been using power pro for a fair length of time. I have a lot of
trouble with it looping and resulting in a knot well into the spool. I
use a spinning reel. Tried various suggested solutions all to no avail.
Is there any other braided line that I could use. (other than fireline)
Thanks


Hate to sound so "me too" here, but Power Pro is fine for spinning reels in
my opinion (10 and 20lb test on various size reels). The key is to get it
spooled initially with as little line twist as possible. At least, that's
what I key on.

Honestly, I doubt if you're having issues with twisting/looping, that any
other brand would perform any better in the same situation. YMMV.


  #7  
Old May 16th, 2006, 12:39 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default braided line


"fishtale" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've been using power pro for a fair length of time. I have a lot of
trouble with it looping and resulting in a knot well into the spool. I
use a spinning reel. Tried various suggested solutions all to no avail.
Is there any other braided line that I could use. (other than fireline)
Thanks


I've been using PowerPro since it became available in my area. When I have
problems with the line, 95% of the time it's because it wasn't packed tight
enough on the spool. When I initially spool it on, I have someone hold the
spool to maintain tension and make sure the line is tight. After fishing it
for a while, it will loosen up on the top layer. At that point I either tie
the end to something solid and back down the driveway until I'm into the
tight line. Then, with the drag cranked down tight, I wind the line back on
the spool.

If I'm out on the water when this happens (which isn't often), I'll tie on a
big-lipped, deep diving crankbait, cast as far as I can and motor away.
Again, once down into the tight line, I crank the bait back in. It doesn't
happen too often, but occasionally I'll pick up a nice fish in the process!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com


 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
another braided line question Ken Blevins Bass Fishing 1 July 21st, 2004 10:01 PM
PowerPro braided fishing line and bass fishing Ken Bass Fishing 20 May 25th, 2004 04:48 AM
Comments on Stren's braided line Jeff Durham Bass Fishing 6 January 10th, 2004 09:31 PM
Line Snobs Bob La Londe Bass Fishing 15 January 3rd, 2004 02:49 PM
braided line Gone Angling Bass Fishing 4 October 3rd, 2003 06:24 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:25 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 FishingBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.