addendum to braid versus other line
Texas Fishing
Aug 3, 2023 11:29:15 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
DCGravity wrote:
They're not complaining--at least I'm moving product for them and keeping inventory fresh, lol.
Aug 3, 2023 15:17:54 #
Namvet69
Loc: Ohio
audigger53 wrote:
OK you didn't have that much drag on the line when... (show quote)
I always keep a left hand leather glove close by when breaking snags. Braid will definitely cut you. I use braid, but keep tension on line when spooling. Same with other line.
Aug 3, 2023 19:16:05 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
runandgun wrote:
I agree that braid is the way to go on spinning reels with lower wt leaders. My question is what might I be doing wrong with braid on bc's because occasionally I get a "snaffu" after catching several fish? Is it cutting into the spool and catching itself when casting or what?
when I get a snag I just pull enough line out so I can wrap 6 or so turns around the handle of the pole and pull from the handle 'til either the lure comes loose or the line breaks. When the line breaks, it's almost always at the knot. If the line goes slack before I start to reel in I pinch the line between two fingers until the line has some resistance= no problems. I use 10-15# line and an improved cinch knot for most everything. Just one more reason for the saying...."tight lines".
Aug 3, 2023 20:26:15 #
wmitch2
Loc: Fresno
I use 15-20# Power Pro on all my spinning, and 30-65# on some of my Baitcasters. I adjust my Drag on the fly as I start to bring in a fish. I WANT that fish to pull some drag. Not enough to just run away, but enough so that he is able to make a short “Burst” without breaking the line.
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