Spinning Reel Braid Recomendations

[dtrs5kprs]

5 minutes ago, Ham said:

There is no limit to the stupid things I would do if I was 20. This was like 3 weeks ago. I'm 53. And Cajun angler hates on me for being "cold natured".

Fun would be had indeed. 

[MOPanfisher]

I use mono backing on some reels but it's more to take up space than to prevent spinning or digging in.  A couple of wraps of Teflon plumbing tape seem to prevent spinning on the spool as well as some of the newer reels have little rubber inserts that help as well.  I always set my drag loose enough to slip on the hook set since it doesn't stretch.  It does have issues with bowing in wind when casting jigs for crappie but by using a brighter line I can see that little twitch in the line that means set the hook.  As for what you like confidence is everything, I have a fishing buddy that doesn't like it won't use it, says it spooks fish, but for some reason when we fish together there isn't a noticeable difference in who is catching more fish.

[SR4]

I use 15lb fluorobraid with a 10 fluorocarbon leader. I like to use an alberto knot to attach the two. I tie about 30' of leader on. The reasons I like braid are castability and sensitivity. The fluorobraid sinks like fluorocarbon so it eliminates the bow in the line from floating giving a direct link to my bait. The extra long leader allows me to retie my lure many times thru the day if needed without having to constantly tie on leaders as well. But I also don't have to fight line tangle. I believe sunline makes a sinking braid also but its much higher. The fluorobraid has worked extremely well for me. Just my .02

[merc1997 Bo]

12 hours ago, Ham said:

Braid and nanofil can have issues when it is cold enough for ice to form on your reel. 

silicone will take care of that.

 

bo