PatrickGG Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) "Baitcasters"I often curse PP line when it gets in a mess but its dependable and i never had a fish break off, 2 years using PP line and i don't think i will switch. "Spinning reels"I use Stren Magnathin 16 pound test 0.13 diameter. Edited April 2, 2007 by PatrickG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northhunter Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I tried Stren Super Braid briefly a few years ago and had the same experience as duber - It's softer and more supple, but it tangles like thread as a result. I had unexpected break-offs as well. I'd like to try IronSilk again. It was a nice compromise between mono and the superlines, except the stuff of a few years ago didn't like UV rays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 i dont know.. i had 12lb ironsilk.. and after using braid.. i dont think i will go back.. i love how much thinner the braids are... superbraid has been good to me so far, more bent hooks then broken lines.. maybe only 1 break off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfisher Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Got on the PP bandwagon last year, from all the effusive praise that it was getting from the board members here, and the only regret I have is that I didn't get on the bandwagon sooner. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Been using PP for years, havent found anything I like better yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 80# PP for my musky rods. I had used Spider Wire 12-14 for my bass rods, but ran into problems with it easily breaking ... must easier than it should have. My thought was it was just a bad batch as I purchased a couple at the same time/place and both were bad. I switched over to Stren Superbraid last year and really like it so far. My father and step-mother use Fireline the bulk of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Tried spiderwire years ago and didn`t like it, bought some power pro a couple of years ago but haven`t really had a chance to use it much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 What Raf said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dheitzner Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 i'm surprised that more folks aren't going with the stren superbraid. IMO it's the supplest, easiest to handle, great knot strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 PP on most of my rods for two years now and very happy with it. I did buy some Stren super braid and will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 that is just like kevin vandam who won the bassmaster classic in pittsburgh a couple years ago sponsored by strike king big time, but ironically he was not getting bit on strike king baits and pulled out a old smithwick twitchbait **competitor bait** and won the classic, but when in interview it was all strike king it was documented by a camera crew who asked him what he was tying on in the last few hours of the final day troy I went to one of KVD's seminars at a fishing show this past January & he was mentioning the new Strike King "King Shad" ($20 lure) but he also mentioned the Swithwick baits several times & also said he doesn't stick with the same brand because even though they might look the same they all have a little different action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I find PP easier to work with. Fireline I like for heavy weeds were i need to cut thru them. The problem with Fireline is that it needs to be worked in and made more subtle. It is very stiff and wiry when you first put it on. I started using Fireline Chrystal but havent had it long enough to comment. Maybe after pike openor i will have a little better idea. On my musky rods I have Berkely Whiplash which I find very comparable to PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherriff Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Sherriff Edited April 2, 2007 by Sherriff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanheritage Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 PP on my baitcaster no other options in my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssauvain Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Fireline...I like to use the 6lb.test on my spinning reels, it cast wonderful and I absolutely love it. On my baitcasters I put 20 lb. crystal fireline on my rod I use for pike....on my other baitcaster 10 lb. crystal....it is fantastic!!!! cast a country mile, sensitive, and rock hard hook sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Been using PP for a few years now, pretty good. I just have trouble casting with it, wind nots.... Bought a spool of Spiderwire Stealth. Haven't used it yet, but heard alot of good things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Personally I've never tried braid. Probably never will. Mono works just fine for me. I am with Dan on this one I have never used braid and I doubt I will. I tried something new a couple of years ago "flourocarbon" and that was a disaster although I like flouro leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 A couple years ago was fishing with a uncle who swore he would never use braid either. I suggested he try my outfit to see what he thought. Now hes using braid. I find its great for the light bite days where sensitivity really counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I LOVE the PP and would go with it hands down on my baitcaster but I'm still getting used to it and boy when you birds nest your reel it's tough line to deal with, and expesive to cut off - so cheaper trilene smoothcast until I get the hang of my baitcaster. PP all the way on my medium/heavy spinning rig - use it as a main line for carp, tossing giant lures for fall salmon, or for throwing baits into heavy heavy weed cover... I'm curious to know if PP or other highly visible braids cause problems when fishing gin clear water...... I've got 8lb stren on my ultra light and have to say that it treats me well! Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpcbear2000 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Fireline new Clear #1 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Chong Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Spiderwire Stealth on my baitcasters & Fireline on my spinning outfits! Looking forward to trying the new Spiderwire Ultracast, apparently it is virtually impossible to get a wind knot with it! Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I don't own a baitcaster.... i spool all my rods with 8lb fireline... no reason to do anything else.. I love fireline... ive tried pp.. and pline, but didnt like them.. just my preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 that is just like kevin vandam who won the bassmaster classic in pittsburgh a couple years ago sponsored by strike king big time, but ironically he was not getting bit on strike king baits and pulled out a old smithwick twitchbait **competitor bait** and won the classic, but when in interview it was all strike king it was documented by a camera crew who asked him what he was tying on in the last few hours of the final day troy Skeeter99, I think you are thinking of George Cochran. He was caught blatantly lying about using a Strike King product when he was using a Lucky Craft Pointer. He won an FLW event on Lake Guntersville in March of 2004 I believe. He later apologized and said it was bad judgment to do so. He then got caught lying again when he caught fish on a Berkley Power Tube but said it was on a Strike King tube. KVD was sponsored by pradco (Bomber, Smithwick, etc.) for a long time. I've seen him talk about Rogues and Bombers too. My first really good jerk bait was a Bomber Long A Signature Series Van Dam model. He's not one to jeopardize his reputation to lie about what he is using. http://www.bassfan.com/news_article.asp?ID=1432 That's the archived article where he talks about how his own designed bait wasn't the right one for the fish and why he used the Smithwick. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I've tried TUF, PP, Stren Superbraid, Gorilla Braid and the original Spiderwire. I have to say I like the Stren Superbraid the best. The price at the recent Bass Pro Spring Classic was sick, $15 for a 300 yard spool. PP is $22-24 / 150 yards. And the Stren stuff is better manageable. There was a batch a few years ago where Power Pro produced some junk, or perhaps it was a knock off. But because of that, I go with Stren. But if PP were the cheapest, I would go with that. I think most 65 lb braids are pretty similar and will last a long time. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted April 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 really? the superbraid was $15 for 300? i know it was that for 2006 but i didn't know they had it for 2007! dammit.. or else i would've picked up another spool.. oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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