lookinforwalleye Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Although I am a die hard fan of plain ole mono CTC has the above mentioned line on sale for 40% off or 14.99 a box I am going too try this braid thing again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Although I am a die hard fan of plain ole mono CTC has the above mentioned line on sale for 40% off or 14.99 a box I am going too try this braid thing again!! I was an old school monofilament guy as well, until this year...have really been impressed with Power Pro on my Arbor spinning combo, and, Cajun Red on my musky combo. Haven't tried Fireline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 and at last check they might even have some stock in store!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkempx Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I was an old school monofilament guy as well, until this year...have really been impressed with Power Pro on my Arbor spinning combo, and, Cajun Red on my musky combo. Haven't tried Fireline. Power Pro line is good, i have it on my reel now...BUT i love the fire line. Its a nice light line.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LivingLegend Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Although I am a die hard fan of plain ole mono CTC has the above mentioned line on sale for 40% off or 14.99 a box I am going too try this braid thing again!! What store?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Sweet, I'll take a run over to CTC tonight and see if the Barrie store also has the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 All stores, guys...it is in the flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I was an old school monofilament guy as well, until this year...have really been impressed with Power Pro on my Arbor spinning combo, and, Cajun Red on my musky combo. Haven't tried Fireline. This will be my last go at this braid thing a lot of my buddies think I`am a little thick in the head for not liking braid, I won`t argue the thick part. I think the last problem I had with braid may have been more of a spooling and or set-up problem, we`ll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 This will be my last go at this braid thing a lot of my buddies think I`am a little thick in the head for not liking braid, I won`t argue the thick part. I think the last problem I had with braid may have been more of a spooling and or set-up problem, we`ll see! The only complaint I had with braid so far is, when Spincast, Vinnimon and I went out on Lake O...I spooled up my Shimano Corsair with 30 lb braid, the stuff was like a spiny flea magnet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 This will be my last go at this braid thing a lot of my buddies think I`am a little thick in the head for not liking braid, I won`t argue the thick part. I think the last problem I had with braid may have been more of a spooling and or set-up problem, we`ll see! Make sure you put tape on the spool before the braid goes on or else you might encounter slipping issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Make sure you put tape on the spool before the braid goes on or else you might encounter slipping issues. i just use a couple feet of mono as a backing so it doesnt slip. No problems for me. One of my buddies had braid spooled on his reel by BPS and they didnt use a backing, and he had problems with slipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I use mono on my baitcaster as backing and tape on my spinning reels.. No problems with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LivingLegend Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have been using dental floss......minty fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 spend the extra 5 and get a spool of powerpro or spider wire. you will regret buying fireline it breaks randomly. I use to be a true believer in Fireline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LivingLegend Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 spend the extra 5 and get a spool of powerpro or spider wire. you will regret buying fireline it breaks randomly. I use to be a true believer in Fireline Im gonna try spider wire next round. I still like FireLine but change is sometimes good............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 spend the extra 5 and get a spool of powerpro or spider wire. you will regret buying fireline it breaks randomly. I use to be a true believer in Fireline x2!!!! Spider wire is 100x better then fireline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 The only thing I don't use Fireline on is my muskie gear. If I'm running braid on a spinning reel it's Fireline Crystal.. Never has an issue with it randomly breaking.. I even spooled my Frogwater centerpin with Fireline!! Gotta love those 200yrd instant hooksets!!! All we used down in Florida for shorefishing was 6lb Fireline as well, only thing that ever broke it off was a mackerels teeth I don't plan on changing anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Okay I spooled a couple of baitcasters and spinning reels with the braid and I still find the braid does not come off the baitcasters nice and smooth like mono does seems to be more prone to the odd bird`s nest. On the spinning reels I used one for a surface lure and tried a walk the dog and jerk and pause retrieve and the line would not spool on the spool it would spool on the bottom of the spool and not where the line was supposed to go, when I used a steady retrieve this would not happen. The positives were the feel It felt like I could feel every blade of grass my spinnerbait touched and when the pike were hitting the spinnerbaits you could feel really feel the strike,the little snot rockets I was catching felt like ten pounders!LOL So the jury is still out on this braid thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I've fished all three lines that are being mentioned here. Here's how they should be ranked: (1) Power Pro - The best, period. (2) Spiderwire - A decent choice if for some reason you can't find PP. (3) Fireline - Just not as good as either of the aforementioned. Buy some power pro, but thanks for letting us know about the sale - braid fisherman pay a lot more for their line (depending how often you re-spool) and any sale is appreciated. Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LivingLegend Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I've fished all three lines that are being mentioned here. Here's how they should be ranked: (1) Power Pro - The best, period. (2) Spiderwire - A decent choice if for some reason you can't find PP. (3) Fireline - Just not as good as either of the aforementioned. Buy some power pro, but thanks for letting us know about the sale - braid fisherman pay a lot more for their line (depending how often you re-spool) and any sale is appreciated. Cheers, Ryan Is power pro braid or mono, never bought it before............PEACE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Is power pro braid or mono, never bought it before............PEACE! Power Pro is Braid. I fish the green stuff, but apparently the red stuff is less visible - I'm not sure I buy it as Power Pro loses its dye in next to no time - don't be alarmed by this if you ever buy it - it's just dye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Power Pro is Braid. I fish the green stuff, but apparently the red stuff is less visible - I'm not sure I buy it as Power Pro loses its dye in next to no time - don't be alarmed by this if you ever buy it - it's just dye. I spooled my bait caster for the first time with 10# power pro and I still haven't gotten all the green stuff off my finger yet. I also traded a rod for a couple spools of spider wire. 10# & 25# Not sure if this stuff bleeds as much? Haven't touched it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Bump up to a heavier braid on your baitcaster. If you're new to braid thicker line will be easier for you to cast. Yes, it may be overrated for your rod, but you shouldn't have any problems if you know how to handle your equipment. I use 60lb power pro on a med/hvy baitcaster rated for 12-25lb's and have had zero issues. (Side note, but I like power pro the best as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 spend the extra 5 and get a spool of powerpro or spider wire. you will regret buying fireline it breaks randomly. I use to be a true believer in Fireline I have never had Fireline break on me, randomly or otherwise and I have four reels spooled up with it. You might be confusing Fireline with Legend boats. (okay, that was strictly for comedic value so don't panic) I just bought two spools from CT on sale. I am just pissed that I missed out on the Eagle colour C350 FF that they had on for less than 1/2 price (each store had one or so). Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm not sure if spiderwire bleeds as much either as I always fish the white stuff . . . so I guess it doesn't bleed as much if you fish the white stuff . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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