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Ok, I'm interested Varivas has 8 different braids listed. I use PowerPro 8Slick for vertical jigging, what are the top two Varivas braids for casting very lite jigheads with spinning reels. Currently using 4# Nano line. I'm going to buy a few spools for testing. I need a help with the direction to look. Thanks
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I can send you some to check out, lemme see what I got.
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I use the Infinity PE X8 in 5.6# test. Been using it for a few years. Casts great.......breaks at its rated strength. Of course all Varivas lines break at their rated strength. I also use the Avani Saltwater Finesse X8 in the 5.6# and 7.5# test when fishing a D2 jig for trout. Both of these lines are smallest braided line that there is. Coming in at 0.074mm in diameter. In my opinion Varivas make the best lines on the market.
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I've wanted to try Varivas a couple times but got lost on their website and gave up. It's (the web site) not designed for the US market.
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I’d mail it today but I can’t weigh it. I got no power cause of the storms here.
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What were you looking for, I might have some?Quote:
Originally Posted by justinp61
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Yes, I went to their website too, decided to check the CDC crew for direction. I'm going to setup some rods for a attempt to break the local states here Flounder records too with a heavier poundage. Casting lite jigs & plugs is the main motivation for me.
Slab I hope y'all come thru the storm unscathed.
If you need a sinking braid the Double Cross PE is infused with polyester. I also use it when up on White and Norfork River. Chasing bigger trout I need a little more power. It tends to behave better than normal braid in the wind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rojo
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Something in the 6# range that I can cast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab
I've got some good stuff you can try but it's not braid. Send me your mailing address if you're interested. All I'll ask you for is a post about how you like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by justinp61
PM sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab
Rojo, I’ve used what slab showed and I’m very happy with all of it. The stuff I use is 4.2 lb test and up and I find it plenty tough. Attachment 492020
This is what I have the most of and I throw a lot of jigs under 1/32.
Alphahawk & Skeetbum, thank you both for your input. That is the information I was looking for. I have some line for testing. I just came in from the shop, I cleaned & polished the spools on two of my best reels in this size Browning Midas Medallion size 10 reels. I backed the two spools with 8# Mr. Crappie and will spool them up tomorrow after my regular stuff. One rod is better for shooting than casting. I also have a new Quantum 5 reel that I will put on a Teton Trout rod for casting Micros, I have a spool of small test for that. Biggest problem I have with all of these super lines is because I work with my hands the lines grab & snag on the rough skin. Makes tying a pain. Hey what knots are y'all using?
Rojo...for knots... I use a palomar for terminal tackle, and a easy alberto for leaders.
Both knots are easy to tie, with minimal practice. I too, would like to try some Varivas braid, at the mo'. I am using Daiwa J- braid.
I do like the J- braid.
I’ll be following gif your results. I use 4# yellow mono for crappie casting. I have 10# Amazon braid on slip bobber rigs. Makes it easy to straighten a gold minnow hook. Someday I will try a thin braid for tossing a 1/16th jig.
I use a 3 turn surgeons knot for leaders. It is just easy for me to tie with old arthritic hands. I have never had any issues with it.
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So I really like the diameter for tying a Palomar, my painting is usually aggressive so small opening in the jighead eyes is the result. Certainly was able to pass the Area Super Trout INFINITY PE X8 in 5.6# thru and back for the Palomar with no problems what so ever. I may be over thinking it a bit but seems when I really scratch the eyes up cleaning the powder paint out before baking I end up with a very rough surface to be tying very small lines to. As for the Alberto knot I never tied it so tonight while consuming some very chilled Country Wine and watching YouTube to learn it. Thanks for all the replies.
I'm bringing this thread back up as Alphahawk's knot works the best for me. Time to order more Varivas Braid line for more reels. A mono shock leader makes changing shooting & casting jigs a breeze.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk