Quote Originally Posted by Matt Lad View Post
I caught some small crappie yesterday using a drop shot rig. I finally got to experience the sensation of one of those lite cold water bites. To increase my chances of hooking up more often, I am going to try using Power Pro line on my next outing.
I used Power Pro years ago in salt water, fishing for flounder. I loved the increased sensitivity but I also remember missing a lot of fish when setting the hook. A result of the no stretch characteristic of the line. I am aware that a mono or fluorocarbon leader can be added to compensate for this.
If anybody uses Power Pro, or similar line, and has a suggestion or recommendation, I would appreciate hearing from them.
THANKS!
My recommendations would be to loosen the drag just a skootch, and don't set the hook as hard as you would with mono. I'd also recommend having something other than your hand or rod handle to wrap the braid around, to pull a snagged hook free. Braid will cut you and cork/foam handles quite easily. I also recommend using a pair of Child Size Fiskar Scissors for cutting braid, as it gives a clean, blunt tag end cut that is much easier to put through a hook eye, than a ragged tag end.

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