mcdougy Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I want to re spool my set up..It has/had powerpro on it for the last 2 years. I noticed it breaking a lot more and fraying easier at the end of last year. I have a 7' compre 6-12lb line 5/8 lure medium power fast action rod with 3000 stradic fj. I have kids so we fish whatever is swimming. mainly smallmouth casting and they like to troll for pike/walleye. With all the options on line, Im not sure which one is best suited to do most things ok. I'm stuck between mono or braid. If I run braid should I run a bit of mono leader while trolling for a little stretch? I do have a heavy setup with a okuma coldwater and a TDR trolling pole but it is set up with leadcore for now. On a side note: was the cold water recalled? thanks for the input MM
BillM Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Lots of life left in that line, just reverse it.
buick14 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I Agree with BillM. I dont troll often, but when I do I prefer braid for spinners etc and I usually put a bit of fluorocarbon on, but not always.
mike rousseau Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 If your banging structure while trolling use a 2-4 foot leader of mono or flouro in 20-25 lb test... Otherwise you'll get cut off with braid... My trolling rod for cranks has 10lb PP to achieve max depths and a 3 foot 20lb mono leader... I never break off... Maybe 1-2 times a year a musky cuts me on the strike but it's very rare... I land about 20 musky up to and over 50" a year on my walleye rod... My trolling rod for spinners has 30lb PP because your weight and speed dictate depth... This is also my casting rod for bass and pike...
mcdougy Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 Lots of life left in that line, just reverse it. Bill it just seemed to breaking too often to trust it anymore! If your banging structure while trolling use a 2-4 foot leader of mono or flouro in 20-25 lb test... Otherwise you'll get cut off with braid... My trolling rod for cranks has 10lb PP to achieve max depths and a 3 foot 20lb mono leader... I never break off... Maybe 1-2 times a year a musky cuts me on the strike but it's very rare... I land about 20 musky up to and over 50" a year on my walleye rod... My trolling rod for spinners has 30lb PP because your weight and speed dictate depth... This is also my casting rod for bass and pike... Thanks Mike, since I want to re spool, it sounds like your a PP fan, have you tried 832? I think I have a spool of it I bought on sale at CT last year, but if its not as good I wont bother and keep it for a back up in case of emergency. These boys of mine are pretty critical if dad loses a fish or has to stop the boat to re-tie.
mcdougy Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 Also Mike , I left a post in the tyler auction for you, do you mind responding to it for me and others. Cheers MM
BillM Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 832 tip wraps like crazy, I had it on for about 2 days then got rid of it. Way too limp, I found it horrible.
mike rousseau Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Bill it just seemed to breaking too often to trust it anymore! Thanks Mike, since I want to re spool, it sounds like your a PP fan, have you tried 832? I think I have a spool of it I bought on sale at CT last year, but if its not as good I wont bother and keep it for a back up in case of emergency. These boys of mine are pretty critical if dad loses a fish or has to stop the boat to re-tie. I personally tried 832.... I hated it... I found it too soft and constantly was having the braid wrap and tangle on my tip guide... So far the best line I've used is power pro...
mike rousseau Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Also Mike , I left a post in the tyler auction for you, do you mind responding to it for me and others. Cheers MM Missed that sorry... Answered now
davey buoy Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I have never had a problem with 8-30 moss green power pro as mentioned in another thread.3 plus years on one.You could not break that with your hand.Unless the line has frayed.That's a different story.A leader of bigger line strength woudn't hurt,but I only used a leader of flour when jigging for lake trout or whities..
porkpie Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I use original power pro on baitcasters and a couple spinning rigs that I use for trolling, and nanofil on all my other spinning rigs. I use original seauguar fluoro as leader on almost all of them. Some of my power pro has probably 8 seasons on it. I just reverse it! Works well for me! Edited February 12, 2014 by porkpie
mcdougy Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks: Anyone have thoughts on the newest PP that came out? Twice the strength at the knot section. maybe I should guinea pig it?
captpierre Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Maybe best alround spinning line for me is Berkley Crystal. Braid made for spinning reels. Supposed to be harder to see underwater. 10 lb. Add a steel leader and you're set for pike too. BaddaBoom
Beans Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 You might want to check your top guide with a q-tip...that may be why your line gets frayed...
manitoubass2 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) I loved 832 when it came out. It quickly replaced most of my pp. after a year maybe year and i half i went back too pp after having few issues with 832 seemingly outta nowhere Edited February 13, 2014 by manitoubass2
mcdougy Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Posted February 13, 2014 You might want to check your top guide with a q-tip...that may be why your line gets frayed... good advice, I checked them all and they don't have any damage. I think it may be just time and paranoia. I did loose a few of my favourite lures and Im thinking for around $20 i may be able to help that a bit.
mcdougy Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Posted February 13, 2014 Has anyone tried the PP ZERO IMPACT, i'm sure it is another marketing tool but I did come across a video showing regular pp 50lb breaking a knot at 40lbs and the zero impact in 50 lbs breaking the same style knot at 65lbs. May be the difference at one critical moment? It is about $5 more than regular PP at lebaron. I don't see it on the BPS site. Anyone tried it yet as to knowing what it casts like? I think the main line is like regular PP and not SS8 hopefully?
moxie Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Maybe best alround spinning line for me is Berkley Crystal. Braid made for spinning reels. Supposed to be harder to see underwater. 10 lb. Add a steel leader and you're set for pike too. BaddaBoom BINGO!!! Most of my set ups whether spinners or casters wear Crystal. Awesome all around line and haven't found anything in that price point that even comes close to consistent performance.
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