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Post by gbthejoiner on Oct 8, 2013 10:05:51 GMT
Leading on from my last post it would appear that braid has become popular is this more for distance work?
Any advice on brands breaking strains etc would be much appreciated.
Graham
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Post by philpot on Oct 8, 2013 12:32:03 GMT
I have started using braid, Fladen Maximus 30lb and I hate the stuff, give me mono any time.Wind knots, about 4 on this spool so far and the braid is flat so it twists like hell.
Perhaps it is the braid which is crap, I don't know, it would be interesting to find out what others use and do they have these issues.
Phil
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2013 14:14:17 GMT
I only lure fish and only ever use braid. You can use heavier breaking strains because of the extremely low diameter which is essential when you want to throw heavy lures when using multipliers.
I have hardly ever suffered with wind knots and find that if I ever get an over run with multipliers it is very easy to pick out the tangles.
The other benefit is that you do feel everything when using braid.
I am not too sure what is best to use when dead/live baiting. I wouldn't have a problem using either for this method.
I have used various different braids and have my favourites depending on the reel I am using and whether I am fishing light or heavy.
Ian
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Post by Daz on Oct 8, 2013 15:50:05 GMT
fladen braid is not good Phil, power pro or TFG Grunt is my choice from now on, plus dont fill the spool to the top like with mono.
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Post by gbthejoiner on Oct 8, 2013 17:22:11 GMT
Been having a look on the pikers pit they seem to favour braid but they seem to go a bit overboard 65lb power pro seems to be the favourite.
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Post by yorkpiker on Oct 8, 2013 19:33:54 GMT
Used 65lb power pro for the last 5 winters and never had any issues with it, the reason for using such strong braid is that if you snag up your trace in the water around sunken branches etc you have enough power in the your main line and trace to straighten the treble and retrieve your full trace back, a baited trace left in the water means dead Pike.
Personally love braid for the sensitivity it gives playing the fish, you feel every lunge and pull, because of its none stretch it also offers the opportunity to set the hooks much better when striking into a fish.
The only downside to braid is over rocky bottoms, any slight nick and it will snap like cotton, when fishing a venue like this I will revert back to mono which has a higher abrasion tolerance.
All the best
John
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Post by philpot on Oct 8, 2013 20:10:44 GMT
Ok, power Pro 65lb it is. I do have an ABU Revo Toro 61HS reel but not sure how light a lure I can use with this, maybe stick with the Shimano f/s and braid and try that. I bet Power Pro is an arm and leg chaps isn't it.
Phil
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Post by Yakkin Sam on Oct 8, 2013 22:13:39 GMT
I personally use 18lb mono for my deadbaiting but braid all the way for lure fishing. 30lb for my light lure work up to 80lb for big lures/swimbaits.
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Post by esoxuk on Oct 8, 2013 23:49:24 GMT
Ok, power Pro 65lb it is. I do have an ABU Revo Toro 61HS reel but not sure how light a lure I can use with this, maybe stick with the Shimano f/s and braid and try that. I bet Power Pro is an arm and leg chaps isn't it. Phil The Fladen line is cheap but is very basic and prone to line twist. This guy www.fishingtackle-online.co.uk/ is good for powerpro, its very reliable and lasts for years so you will get your money back over time. I think the Torro will be a bit heavy for lures off the kayak, its a great reel but better suited to jerkbaits and heavy lure fishing. How about trying a centrepin, trotting live and deadbaits... good fun and very touchy feely... I may be able to set you up as I've aquired 3 Greys 11' x 2.25 tc platignum rods. Phil |
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Post by philpot on Oct 9, 2013 9:24:14 GMT
Ok, power Pro 65lb it is. I do have an ABU Revo Toro 61HS reel but not sure how light a lure I can use with this, maybe stick with the Shimano f/s and braid and try that. I bet Power Pro is an arm and leg chaps isn't it. Phil The Fladen line is cheap but is very basic and prone to line twist. This guy www.fishingtackle-online.co.uk/ is good for powerpro, its very reliable and lasts for years so you will get your money back over time. I think the Torro will be a bit heavy for lures off the kayak, its a great reel but better suited to jerkbaits and heavy lure fishing. How about trying a centrepin, trotting live and deadbaits... good fun and very touchy feely... I may be able to set you up as I've aquired 3 Greys 11' x 2.25 tc platignum rods. Phil Oooohhhhh Phil, that sounds interesting. I might as well sell the Revo Toro, just keep forgetting. What about colour of braid for pike, moss green or grey ?? Phil |
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Post by esoxuk on Oct 9, 2013 15:22:35 GMT
Yellow
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Post by philpot on Oct 9, 2013 18:44:11 GMT
YELLOW !!!!!
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Post by esoxuk on Oct 9, 2013 23:24:59 GMT
Yellow gives improved visibility around snags and trees etc, it does not put the fish off at all.
Phil
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Post by philpot on Oct 10, 2013 11:46:54 GMT
That is a very nice looking roach you have there Phil.  Yellow it is. Phil |
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Post by esoxuk on Oct 10, 2013 14:31:22 GMT
Thats a 14lb 2 ounce rainbow drop shotted off Toft Newton fishing for perch... fought like stink and quite a few times I thought it was going to break me.
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Post by philpot on Oct 10, 2013 16:19:56 GMT
What a cracker Phil, if I had a photo of a specimen like that baby, I would have it as an avatar. One to remember this is Phil
Phil
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Post by hewy40 on Nov 7, 2013 10:11:59 GMT
Another vote for power pro, and have been using berkley nanofil for lure fishing and finding it ideal.
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 7, 2013 20:09:51 GMT
For lure fishing I have Sufix 832 in 86lbs.
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Post by snapper on Nov 24, 2013 6:54:01 GMT
Iu sed to use 50 and 60lb powerpro, great stuff. i don't like the Fladen Maxximus 30lb braid, have never liked flat braids (of any brand and to be fair I had more problem with a very good flat braid on a mate's baitcasters, can't recall what it was), but the 40lb maxximus is good. The 90lb is excellent - I use it for abrasion resistance when fishing for hounds and ray on the bottom above the hook length, a couple of yards as the former sometimes roll in the line and the later turn and get tail wrapped.
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Post by kell on Nov 29, 2013 5:13:53 GMT
Power pro for dead baiting 65lb for me also I never intend leaving trebles in a lake would rather not catch.
The c thru by dragon Braid in 65lb is awsome but I use that for jerkbaits beautiful line this one.if a line can be beautiful lol
Pe braid for drop shotting and ultra lites
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Yellow it is.
