magicwormman Posted November 22, 2019 Posted November 22, 2019 5 hours ago, vernon said: Ya know, I've been doing the six pound mono and fluoro deal (as well as the hybrid stuff) for about as long as I can remember going back to good ol' Trilene XL. From there went to P-line Floroclear then tried some of Bill's Maxima (which I just didn't get along with at ALL), and Yo-Zuri hybrid. Four or five years ago started using the Seaguar Invizx which I really kinda liked but it became a little cost prohibitive what with me being on the "fixed income" and all. I just couldn't get more than two or three days out of it at the most before I had to respool everything again. Considering the cost of a thousand yards of that stuff every couple of weeks the fish oughta be catching themselves...... Last year I went back to P-line and Yo-Zuri. I find it to cast pretty darn good, the price is right and if I drag it out behind the boat every now and then it lasts a lot longer than the Seaguar. Maybe not quite as supple right out of the box but close enough to justify the savings in cost. I tried the Bass Pro stuff that you like a few years ago and quite honestly can't remember what I thought about it but must have liked the other stuff better or I'd still be using it. Might need to relook that option next spring. Tried some of that red stuff (Cajun maybe?) and hated it. Also sampled some Sufix, Power Pro and Sunline. Can't remember much about the Sufix other than I haven't bought anymore. I kinda liked the Sunline but it got back to cost factor. As for braid, I've personally never really been much of a fan but I'm always looking to try something different just to see what I might be missing out on and at thirteen bucks for a hundred yards I thought I'd give it a shot. Plus, I seem to have some sort of long distance man crush on Bo in that when he speaks highly of something I just feel obligated to give it a try! Of course, now that I think about it you and Babler have the same effect on me so...... Bottome line (pun intended) I could use some serious counseling. 🙃 I have converted to braid on 100 % of my reels! I like 10 lb on a spinning reel and 30 lb 0n my bait caster. I like to use a fluorocarbon leader on any lure that is on the bottom. I had broke off on a few fish with braid and I felt that the braid probably got nicked on a rock. I love the fact that it lasts so long. I have some that has been on the reels for 3 years and still works great. I think the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages! vernon 1
rps Posted November 22, 2019 Posted November 22, 2019 I have converted to braid as well. I use a double palomar. Line breaks before the knot. Found out about the knot from line testing by Tackle Tour. https://www.101knots.com/double-palomar-knot.html I also found a great braid this last Spring. It is not cheap, but it stands up to rocks better than Spiderwire and the color does not rub off. https://finatictackle.com/collections/finatic-braided-line magicwormman and vernon 2
magicwormman Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 18 hours ago, rps said: I have converted to braid as well. I use a double palomar. Line breaks before the knot. Found out about the knot from line testing by Tackle Tour. https://www.101knots.com/double-palomar-knot.html I also found a great braid this last Spring. It is not cheap, but it stands up to rocks better than Spiderwire and the color does not rub off. https://finatictackle.com/collections/finatic-braided-line You are still the MAN, even though we don't get to hear from you very often. What is your weight preference for most of your spinning and baitcast reels?
rps Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 I buy spools of 10 pound. The line diameter is roughly that of 2 or 4 pound mono. The actual strength is much higher than 10. Besides any heavier than that becomes difficult to break off. A word of caution for those who have not used braid on baitcasters. Braid, if you don't watch it, can slip into the crack between the spool and the body of the reel. Two things wiill help avoid this. Higher quality reels will have a lesser gap. A well educated thumb combined with the correct spool adjustment becomes important. magicwormman 1
vernon Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 19 hours ago, rps said: I have converted to braid as well. I use a double palomar. Line breaks before the knot. Found out about the knot from line testing by Tackle Tour. https://www.101knots.com/double-palomar-knot.html I also found a great braid this last Spring. It is not cheap, but it stands up to rocks better than Spiderwire and the color does not rub off. https://finatictackle.com/collections/finatic-braided-line Well, now, that's just great. The stuff that Bo recommended hasn't even got here yet and now you gotta tell me about THIS stuff too? I need to figure out a way to put some sort of parental block on this forum! 😖 Champ188, magicwormman and big c 2 1 "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
LD Fisher Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 Com on Vernon, just do what I do. I tie 10 PDF braid to my cane pole and don't have any problems!!!!!!!! m&m 1
magicwormman Posted November 24, 2019 Posted November 24, 2019 21 hours ago, vernon said: Well, now, that's just great. The stuff that Bo recommended hasn't even got here yet and now you gotta tell me about THIS stuff too? I need to figure out a way to put some sort of parental block on this forum! 😖 Stick with us my friend! We will solve all your problems of your kids fighting over your money when you're gone! tho1mas and Champ188 2
vernon Posted November 24, 2019 Posted November 24, 2019 45 minutes ago, magicwormman said: Stick with us my friend! We will solve all your problems of your kids fighting over your money when you're gone! Lucky for me I didn't have any! I kinda knew from jump street that there wasn't gonna be enough to go around and me still have enough to be happy. And I'm WAY too stingy to share any of my toys! magicwormman 1 "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
vernon Posted November 24, 2019 Posted November 24, 2019 15 hours ago, LD Fisher said: Com on Vernon, just do what I do. I tie 10 PDF braid to my cane pole and don't have any problems!!!!!!!! You have a cane pole? What's your favorite? Are they available online? Do they come in a "Pro" model? Gotta get me one of these babies.........🤔 magicwormman and LD Fisher 2 "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
magicwormman Posted November 24, 2019 Posted November 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, vernon said: Lucky for me I didn't have any! I kinda knew from jump street that there wasn't gonna be enough to go around and me still have enough to be happy. And I'm WAY too stingy to share any of my toys! You can always adopt me! At 73 my chances to outlive you are quite remote! Better yet have your wife let me know when the garage sale starts! snagged in outlet 3 1
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