captpierre Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 A few weeks ago I asked you guys about a better casting braid on a spinning reel I had been using 10 lb Crystal but wasn't happy with casting distance. Some recommended Nanofil. Bought some 12 lb and tried it. So far it's great. Way smoother and casts probably 10-20% further and with less effort. Kinda pricey but only put 75 yards on my 2500 reel with leaving 1/4 spool of the Crystal on as a backing. Thanks Gents for the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 12lb! Crap, try 8lb lol. Glad ya like it. Remember double palomars for the dental floss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 If you want to cast like Jesus, used 6lb, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 If you want to cast like Jesus, used 6lb, lol! Yessir. Op thinks 12lb casts good??? 6lb youll cast across a lake??? dont even need a boat. Cast over the first lake and the portage. Capt, with nanofil get ready for dead accurate casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I use 10lb, it casts as far as I need it to. Use a leader, either mono or fluoro, whatever makes you happier. Otherwise you'll have line loss due to fraying, especially with zebra mussels. It's good stuff, and my favorite next to powerpro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 My 12 year old daughter cast's 3/4 up the lake (4 mile lake) using #8 nanofil line so #6 means she'd be hitting Balsam... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratherboutdoors Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 In the voice of Doug Marcaida from 'Forged in Fire'...."it wiilll cast!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Too many muskies around to dink around with 6-8 lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thats a good reason lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Too many muskies around to dink around with 6-8 lb. Yup, and yup, quote works too.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 If you really want to improve distance put a set of Boca bearings in. http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-applications/fishing-reel-bearings Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 If you really want to improve distance put a set of Boca bearings in. http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-applications/fishing-reel-bearings Art You lost me there Art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Ebec 9 is where its at for bearings, oh and ceramic Think skateboarding lol (Powell swiss) is what we use in skateboard wheels Edited June 3, 2016 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Bearings have nothing to do with casting a spinning reel. LOL Now if your talking a pin/float,bait cast reel, I can see the point here. Edited June 3, 2016 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I have 10 lb on a light setup I've been using this spring but I've noticed the fraying too. Casts a mile, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Bearings have nothing to do with casting a spinning reel. LOL Now if your talking a pin/float,bait cast reel, I can see the point here. True,but why not mention it? Gotta keep the sponsors happy with active posts right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I have 10 lb on a light setup I've been using this spring but I've noticed the fraying too. Casts a mile, though Its dental floss man! Its horrible for abrasion resistance lol. Other than that its friggen perfect line IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 You lost me there Art. Sorry my goof I haven't used a spinning reel in 20 years. I use baitcasters which with a set of ceramic bearings will cast 30-50% further than factory bearing. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Sorry my goof I haven't used a spinning reel in 20 years. I use baitcasters which with a set of ceramic bearings will cast 30-50% further than factory bearing. Art No worries Art. I was just wondering where you were coming from. As for the palomar knot, braid to floro, to each thier own. I tie my baits palomar, but use uni to uni when going from braid to floro or mono. If I cant pull it apart, it will hold. As it did well this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Why should I opt for this over powerpro? Just curious as I've never tried it, but I certainly don't feel like I need to increase my casting distance, 8 or 10 lb PP on the right rod will cast a country mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Why should I opt for this over powerpro? Just curious as I've never tried it, but I certainly don't feel like I need to increase my casting distance, 8 or 10 lb PP on the right rod will cast a country mile. You really dont to be honest. PP is a better all around line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 PP for me,tried a few,works well enough I won't change.Great info though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Glad you guys like the nano. I tried it from 10 right down to 4 lb and it was nothing but trouble. Yes, you get 10% more casting distance, but knot failure and general poor handling - compared to PPro - weren't worth it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabluz Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 I've been using 4 lb test Nano for a few years now and it's great. Got some 8 lb test the other day and I am still deciding which reel I will put it on. I ordered 2 spools for my Shimano Stradic 1000 and will maybe install the Nano on one of the spools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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