My new braid is waxy and I can barely cast it.
May 29, 2020 18:25:24 #
So a couple of weeks ago I decided to upgrade my braid. I had the cabela’s brand 8 braid 15lb and .15mm. I bought the spider wire ultracast 8braid 15lb .13mm(.006in), and i can’t cast it anywhere near as far. It’s almost waxy and non-malleable. Any suggestions? And what braid would you go with for casting long distance for walleye?
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by Ionicphill
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by Ionicphill
May 29, 2020 18:25:28 #
May 29, 2020 18:25:32 #
Like the powerpro super slick 8 or something like that? I peeled it back off and stuck it in a drawer, its been there for like 5 years.
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by bassacre
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by bassacre
May 29, 2020 18:25:37 #
If you are just lake fishing then I see no reason to even use braid I catch a lot of big walleye on 6lb mr crappie and have no problem at all I have never liked braid because it's just way more of a hassle than it needs to be and it has no stretch or realism in it.
Not trying to be rude just giving my opinion good luck!
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by midwesthuor
Not trying to be rude just giving my opinion good luck!
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by midwesthuor
May 29, 2020 18:25:41 #
If you have sticky bottoms or lots of weeds the braid is good for keeping rigs i always fish a few pounds heavier than i really need to to save gear
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by eclecticeccentric42
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by eclecticeccentric42
May 29, 2020 18:25:44 #
Get a rag and run the line through it slowly under pressure as you take it off the spool. Should help take off the coating.
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by MrFish49
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by MrFish49
May 29, 2020 18:25:48 #
I tried that already and it didn’t help at all. Thank you for the suggestion though I appreciate it.
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by Ionicphill
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by Ionicphill
May 29, 2020 18:25:52 #
May 29, 2020 18:25:55 #
No. I haven’t touched that stuff. It’s the more premium spiderwire but it blows.
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by Ionicphill
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by Ionicphill
May 29, 2020 18:25:59 #
No I don’t have and can’t have a boat. I’m all shore-fishing and a few of my spots I need to cast far to get into them.
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by Ionicphill
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by Ionicphill
May 29, 2020 19:09:36 #
I like Power Pro Better than Spider Wire. The less coating the better I like it and my rods eyelets.
May 29, 2020 20:04:59 #
Only need braid if you need it. I have it on my big rods for Main line. All the small fish get mono. If a guide using rod daily its worth having to not lose equipment when teaching inexperienced anglers. I see why many guys switch to it but if not working well go away from it. Maybe vendor has a satisfaction guarantee?? I wonder if it was faulty section of line when manufactured??
May 30, 2020 07:34:43 #
May 30, 2020 07:39:10 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
FS Digest wrote:
So a couple of weeks ago I decided to upgrade my braid. I had the cabela’s brand 8 braid 15lb and .15mm. I bought the spider wire ultracast 8braid 15lb .13mm(.006in), and i can’t cast it anywhere near as far. It’s almost waxy and non-malleable. Any suggestions? And what braid would you go with for casting long distance for walleye?
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by Ionicphill
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by Ionicphill
I suggest that you call the people at Spider Wire and ask.
May 30, 2020 11:03:59 #
JRK227
Loc: Cedarburg, WI
I've used Power Pro since it's inception. Cast great and superior feel for bottom and strikes.
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