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I'd read if you use braid for jig fishing on a spinning reel it wasn't a matter of if your spinning reel would lock up but when. Would appreciate your opinions as I have held off from using braid since reading this. Also how do you tie your knot when using braid? What braided lines have you found work best?
I have used both Fireline and Power Pro for at least 7 or 8 years now and never had a problem with any of my spinning reels. I like the Power Pro for casting because of the flexiblity and prefer the Fireine when vertical jiggng because it is little stfffer and does not seem to wrap around the tip of the rod on a failed hookset. Both lines offer great strength and sensitivity when using a palomar knot.
I never heard that one, are you casting or just drop down jigging. Only trouble I have ever had was on little undersping or push button reels. I have used about every kind made since it first came out. Some of the older stuff I didn't like much. The newer braids are much better. The newer PowerPro super slick is getting some good press and quite a few of the guys in Texas and Okla are using BoneHead braid from a guy in Texas that is a sponsor on here. Giving it great reviews for jigging. Haven't tried either one yet but going to try some BoneHead. I have found contrary to a lot of folks saying otherwise that tying a improved clinch knot works best for me. I tie it with a inch or so of tag end left, pull it tight then pull on it some more. Then trim leaving 1/4 in or so tag just in case it slips a little. Never have had it come loose. Which ever one you select I would try tying knots to hooks the wrap a stick in line and pull real good to make sure your knots will hold. Crappiepappy will surly get on with his reviews also. He does a couple of extras with his knots at times.
Not sure where you "read" that braid would "lock up" a spinning reel, but I'm skeptical of such a statement without understanding what is meant by "lock up".Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronson
I use PowerPro 10/2 on a Shimano Spirex 2000, and formerly used Spiderwire 20/6 on a Daiwa of the same size .... no problems associated with the braid were experienced.
I use a Improved Clinch knot for tying my baits onto the braid .... I may tie a overhand knot in the tag line & cinch the Improved Clinch down against it, if I experience any slippage when using brand new PowerPro braid.
I cannot attest to which braids "work best", as I've only used these two brands. Not having any major problems with them, in the way I use them, has kept me from needing to seek alternative brands.
... cp :kewl
I wonder if they are talking about is the braid pulling down in the spool like it will on a baitcaster. That would be the only thing that I can think of
I use power pro hi vis 15lb on spinning, 20 on the Okuma's for cranks, and have no problems fishing it. Palomar, loop, then clinch are the 3 knots I use on it, with no problems
Never heard of locking up. No problems with using power pro,, also use some mono for a backing before applying the braid. Maybe someone didnt apply backing and had the braid fuse to the spool. Use a uni knot for the leader
Yeah I agree with you, if its a large diameter spool the braid can cut into itsself.Quote:
Originally Posted by clfarms1
It shouldn't ... even on a large spool reel. Now, I can see it cutting into the coils IF you hang up and pull against the hang with the reel's drag cinched down tight. But ... you really shouldn't have the drag locked down, and actually should have it a bit looser than you normally would using the same size mono. Braid don't stretch much, so even with a slightly looser drag setting, you're still going to have more power in your hookset than with mono. And having the drag a little loose will also keep you from snapping your rod in half, on those occasions where you get excited and set the hook too hard :Doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by brushnjigs
... cp :kewl
Same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
Regardless, I've been using various braids on spinning reels for years with no problems.
I generally use Fireline with a short mono/fluoro leader. I use a double uni knot to join braid to leader.
I've always used fluorocarbon but plan on giving braid a try after reading your posts. Wish I could remember where I read it, it may have just been one persons opinion. Thanks for the info!
I'm going to give it a try too. Do you always use a leader and if so how long?
thanks
I never use a leader line ... but, if I did, it would likely be no more than 12" long. I figure if I'm getting bites on my jig, tied directly to braid & having a splitshot sinker no more than 8" up the line from the jig ... and the fish don't seem to pay the sinker any attention ... then they're not likely to pay any attention to the braid/leader connection that's a foot away from the jig. :twocentsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mad Dog
... cp :kewl
That sounds good to me
Thanks CP
Like cp said,i never use leaders,when fish look at my line if he keep looking he will see jig and bam,leaders on braid needs to be bigger or i will break off on hook set at times ,do not see any need for it where ifish
Don't know if it is required but I put a mono backing even on my spinning reels. I don't use a leader or anything. I tie loop knot directly to jig on my casting outfits I spool 6lb hi viz and let her go. This works well for me at least.
I have used 4 pound braid. I tie a hook snap on with a palamor knot. I may or may not tie a six inch leader to the snap when adding a jig.
i am using bonehead braid in florescent orange. works great for me, no line twist at the tip, ties knots well. i use a loop knot on jigs, i cast and drop jigs. i have no problems with it.
8/1 Power Pro is great stuff. And I can straighten light wire jig hooks when I get caught in the trees where the fish live.
Didn't see any 8/1 Power Pro braided line but I did pick up a spool of Power Pro 10/2 in Moss Green. Combined it with a new Shimano Reel that is made to handle braid. Can't wait to give her a try in the next couple of days or weeks.
I too have been using Braid for many years on spinning reels and don't have any issues with this.
Check out the Braid from Bonehead Tackle. Awesome stuff and prob the most preferred braid by Oklahoma anglers. Used to be Power Pro, but Bonehead has taken over first place as far as using it for crappie.
I like Power Pro Super 8 Slick for braided spinning applications. It's a little stiffer and much slippery that regular PP.
Never have a problem with tip wrapping or spooling issues.
Sometimes I tie a short mono leader on, depends on the application.
My go to knot is the Palomar. It's easy to tie with my 70+ year old hands that cannot feel anything and eyes that cannot see anything.
Also been using Power Pro for a good while, but last year bought some of the Power Pro 8Super Slick and it's really nice. No noise like regular braid going throughout the guides and such. I would try Bonehead Braid, but just have too much Power Pro and others to buy more this year anyway. I will just use what I have and know I will still have a pile of it after this year is done. So have nothing against Bonehead Braid as far as I know since I never had any and guess it will be a good while before I am ready to try it as I have enough Braid already. I even have one spool of Nanofil to try, but have not put it on yet as it waits it's turn on what ever real I change line on first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trout Bum
Can't answer what braid is best but I've used both Power Pro and Bonehead, and hands down Bonehead gets my $. No tip wrap, doesn't fade near as bad. Was not impressed with PP . JMO
Line choice is 100% personal preference, but I've always liked Fireline. It's the only "superline" that is unique in any way. (It's thermally fused, not braided.)