Opinions needed

kennsandy · 03-28-10, 08:21 PM

Few years ago I used some braid on one of my reels, I loved it, but it gave me more problems than mono ever has. I think i had a terrible time with the braid in the wind more than anything. Is there a reason not to use braid in wind, or maybe the baits were to light in weight. I want to try some braid again, specifically for dock and structure fishing. Also, this will go on a spinning reel.

What is the best braid for a light weight rod/reel combo.

Thanks, ken

Strike_King 609 · 03-28-10, 08:32 PM

I would use a fluorocarbon but if you want braid i would go with power pro I love there stuff have it on a couple of my poles just make sure to to start the reel with the braid.

MallenManson · 03-28-10, 09:25 PM

Hey ken, how's life in Grand Blanc? Love that town! I used braid for the first time last year, and it was on a spinning reel. Sufix Performance braid. Used it for froggin and never had a single problem with it. Other than the abraided index finger that is.
My setup was more of a medium rated combo

Solidbad · 03-28-10, 09:32 PM

I stay away from braid, but if that's what you're goin with, then I would recommend suffix for what you're lookin for.
Hope this helps.

BigBassin144 · 03-28-10, 10:05 PM

One drawback of braided line (and one of the only ones IMO) is that it is susceptible to wind knots. I've found this is more common with lighter braided lines, and have maybe had one on my 30lb braid.

I'd give it a try again, and Sufix braid would be my recommendation.

BB

BassinNC · 03-28-10, 10:35 PM

I use steath spider wire on a spinning real that I take pond fishing and it works great. I use 30#.

lilmule · 03-28-10, 10:40 PM

On a spinning outfit power pro is hard to beat,back the reel spool first with a small amount of mono prevents slippage on a hook set.

bassinbob · 03-29-10, 04:13 PM

Before I started using baitcasters I used braid on a spinning setup. It worked fine for me. I used powerpro.

aikenyounggun · 03-29-10, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmule

On a spinning outfit power pro is hard to beat,back the reel spool first with a small amount of mono prevents slippage on a hook set.

Perfectly said. If you are having issues with birdnests on a baitcaster, just loft the bait into the air. You cant like throw it as fast as it can, I'm not sure why, but braid will backlash real bad if you really throw somethin heavy parallel to the water as fast as you can.

Gerry Bass · 03-30-10, 12:18 AM

Hey Ken
Braided line is not my preferred line around docks simply because I haven't found one that casts as well as mono... but you can't beat it when it comes to heavy structure.
I always keep one reel spooled with it.

Justin2729 · 03-30-10, 12:32 AM

Hey ken, I have personally used braid on spinning reels for years in my opinion its perfect for spinning gear works extremely well for me. But i prefer fluorocarbon for the obvious reason that its clear and braid isn't but braid handles extremely well on spinning gear.

kennsandy · 03-30-10, 04:44 PM

Thanks everyone for your incite. Still not sure I want to get a braid but I did buy 2 new reels this year and both came with an extra spool. Maybe I will line one of those with some for the heck of it, in case i run into some serious stuff and worry that my big game might not hack it. It wont be on the same rod/reel I was asking for in this post, but why change what has been working.

Thanks again,
Ken

03-28-10, 08:21 PM	#1
kennsandy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grand blanc, mi Posts: 86	Opinions needed Few years ago I used some braid on one of my reels, I loved it, but it gave me more problems than mono ever has. I think i had a terrible time with the braid in the wind more than anything. Is there a reason not to use braid in wind, or maybe the baits were to light in weight. I want to try some braid again, specifically for dock and structure fishing. Also, this will go on a spinning reel. What is the best braid for a light weight rod/reel combo. Thanks, ken __________________ sure hope i finally learn how to fish in '11

03-28-10, 08:32 PM	#2
Strike_King 609 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: trenton NJ Posts: 151	I would use a fluorocarbon but if you want braid i would go with power pro I love there stuff have it on a couple of my poles just make sure to to start the reel with the braid. __________________ join my group on facebook Trenton New Jersey Bass Assassins

03-28-10, 09:25 PM	#3
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Hey ken, how's life in Grand Blanc? Love that town! I used braid for the first time last year, and it was on a spinning reel. Sufix Performance braid. Used it for froggin and never had a single problem with it. Other than the abraided index finger that is. My setup was more of a medium rated combo __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-28-10, 10:05 PM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	One drawback of braided line (and one of the only ones IMO) is that it is susceptible to wind knots. I've found this is more common with lighter braided lines, and have maybe had one on my 30lb braid. I'd give it a try again, and Sufix braid would be my recommendation. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-28-10, 10:35 PM	#6
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	I use steath spider wire on a spinning real that I take pond fishing and it works great. I use 30#. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

03-28-10, 09:32 PM	#4
Solidbad BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 33	I stay away from braid, but if that's what you're goin with, then I would recommend suffix for what you're lookin for. Hope this helps.

03-28-10, 10:40 PM	#7
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	On a spinning outfit power pro is hard to beat,back the reel spool first with a small amount of mono prevents slippage on a hook set.

03-29-10, 04:13 PM	#8
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Before I started using baitcasters I used braid on a spinning setup. It worked fine for me. I used powerpro. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

03-30-10, 12:18 AM	#10
Gerry Bass BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Hey Ken Braided line is not my preferred line around docks simply because I haven't found one that casts as well as mono... but you can't beat it when it comes to heavy structure. I always keep one reel spooled with it.

03-30-10, 12:32 AM	#11
Justin2729 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Annville, Kentucky Posts: 342	Hey ken, I have personally used braid on spinning reels for years in my opinion its perfect for spinning gear works extremely well for me. But i prefer fluorocarbon for the obvious reason that its clear and braid isn't but braid handles extremely well on spinning gear.

03-30-10, 04:44 PM	#12
kennsandy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grand blanc, mi Posts: 86	Thanks everyone for your incite. Still not sure I want to get a braid but I did buy 2 new reels this year and both came with an extra spool. Maybe I will line one of those with some for the heck of it, in case i run into some serious stuff and worry that my big game might not hack it. It wont be on the same rod/reel I was asking for in this post, but why change what has been working. Thanks again, Ken __________________ sure hope i finally learn how to fish in '11

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