For clear water. Weedy lake with snags. Bait boats and boats can be used. 20 acres in size.
TIA
TIA
In reply to Post #1
You want it to sink? If so I'd use the Korda stuff.
You want it to sink? If so I'd use the Korda stuff.
In reply to Post #1
I've got Fox submerge straight through on my spod rod and have found it decent.
I've got Fox submerge straight through on my spod rod and have found it decent.
In reply to Post #1
For weedy lakes I prefer a braid that won't sink into it powerpro has served me well
But for clearer long distance I always used Nash bullet braid hard to get hold of now though
For weedy lakes I prefer a braid that won't sink into it powerpro has served me well
But for clearer long distance I always used Nash bullet braid hard to get hold of now though
Gardner hydro-sink for me....tough as old boots, casts really well and sinks but not to the degree that it buries itself into the weed, more that it lies on top if it.....more importantly though it doesn't float at all or take an age to sink to where you want it to be... 
Another vote for Powerpro here. Great braid
If not, Whiplash has served me well too. Just pay attention to the diameters not necessarily the rated Braking strain in LBS
In reply to Post #1
PowerPro here too. Been using it since the late 90's, still haven't found anything better. Would use mono if the snags or weed are bad - braided spectra is not very abrasion resistant.
Worth noting a lot of braids are the same, just different labelling. Very few manufacturers worldwide, so many sourced from same place by tackle companies - they the try to give the impression what they're selling is something special.
PowerPro here too. Been using it since the late 90's, still haven't found anything better. Would use mono if the snags or weed are bad - braided spectra is not very abrasion resistant.
Worth noting a lot of braids are the same, just different labelling. Very few manufacturers worldwide, so many sourced from same place by tackle companies - they the try to give the impression what they're selling is something special.
In reply to Post #3
why would you use a (n allegedly) sinking braid on a spod rod
why would you use a (n allegedly) sinking braid on a spod rod
In reply to Post #10
So you can get the bait closer to the bottom.
So you can get the bait closer to the bottom.
In reply to Post #11
Thanks guys, so many different points of view, yet like the idea of the braid not sinking into the weed. Have used braid in the past, but not on a weedy venue.
Thanks guys, so many different points of view, yet like the idea of the braid not sinking into the weed. Have used braid in the past, but not on a weedy venue.
In reply to Post #12
that is the beauty of powerpro
its almost neutral buoyancy but it does take on water and sink and stay sunk !
on top of the weed and in my experience its one of the very best for abrasion resistance too
that is the beauty of powerpro
its almost neutral buoyancy but it does take on water and sink and stay sunk !
on top of the weed and in my experience its one of the very best for abrasion resistance too
I've used power pro in 30lb for 20 years, it is remarkably resilient and casts pretty well also.
In reply to Post #1
Why use braid if you can use z baitboat? I would use fluorocarbon.. get it out decent way and sunk all the way back..
Braid if you must my fav was fox submerge in 40lb
Why use braid if you can use z baitboat? I would use fluorocarbon.. get it out decent way and sunk all the way back..
Braid if you must my fav was fox submerge in 40lb
In reply to Post #16
Not 100% sure I want to go down the bait boat route, have bought 3 in my time and got rid, just wasn't happy using them.
Not 100% sure I want to go down the bait boat route, have bought 3 in my time and got rid, just wasn't happy using them.
With the Powerpro does it require continuous wetting of the braid before casting?
In reply to Post #18
As with all 4 carrier braids it is prudent to wet them before casting, the 8 carriers not so much but then they aren't as tough therefore better for the spod rod
As with all 4 carrier braids it is prudent to wet them before casting, the 8 carriers not so much but then they aren't as tough therefore better for the spod rod
In reply to Post #19
Which 8 carrier brand is best for spodding
Which 8 carrier brand is best for spodding
In reply to Post #20
I really like the Daiwa J Braid x8, if you hadn't noticed
I really like the Daiwa J Braid x8, if you hadn't noticed
In reply to Post #22
Thats the one I'm looking at in 40lb
Thats the one I'm looking at in 40lb
In reply to Post #21
Me neither. No need to wet it at all and I've been using braid for all my lure fishing since the mid 90's.
Me neither. No need to wet it at all and I've been using braid for all my lure fishing since the mid 90's.
In reply to Post #24
What lb power pro would everyone recommend for fairly weedy lakes?
What lb power pro would everyone recommend for fairly weedy lakes?
In reply to Post #24
Maybe ok casting a lure but trying to bang a 4oz lead 100 yards.....................I'd wet it
@ Bradders
I use the 20lb (0.16) with a leader for longer range work (as far as I can tell it's exactly the same as the Korda stuff) with that diameter hitting the clip hard with a heavy spomb at shorter range isn't a good idea so the 40lb should be perfect.
@colors
I would say at least the 50lb stuff (0.36), if you buy it in the UK it may have a different BS rating so buy by diameter
Maybe ok casting a lure but trying to bang a 4oz lead 100 yards.....................I'd wet it
@ Bradders
I use the 20lb (0.16) with a leader for longer range work (as far as I can tell it's exactly the same as the Korda stuff) with that diameter hitting the clip hard with a heavy spomb at shorter range isn't a good idea so the 40lb should be perfect.
@colors
I would say at least the 50lb stuff (0.36), if you buy it in the UK it may have a different BS rating so buy by diameter
In reply to Post #26
Out of all these braids which is best for maximum range casting as a mainline in a moderately weedy but snag free lake ?
Out of all these braids which is best for maximum range casting as a mainline in a moderately weedy but snag free lake ?
In reply to Post #28
Obviously will use tubing or leader but interested in what make of braid users recommend for distance fishing ?
Obviously will use tubing or leader but interested in what make of braid users recommend for distance fishing ?
In reply to Post #17
Berkley cb2000 connect 35lb straight through to a short leader of your choice, neutral buoyancy, thin, casts an absolute dream and strong as an ox. Thats how I got best distances if your not worried about heavy sinking. It is also not too expensive. Berkleys lines are fantastic!
Berkley cb2000 connect 35lb straight through to a short leader of your choice, neutral buoyancy, thin, casts an absolute dream and strong as an ox. Thats how I got best distances if your not worried about heavy sinking. It is also not too expensive. Berkleys lines are fantastic!
In reply to Post #31
I use the 30lb on centrepins and small fixed spools, great line
Have pp from 30-100lb over various reels, it is a bit industrial but holds up well
I use the 30lb on centrepins and small fixed spools, great line
Have pp from 30-100lb over various reels, it is a bit industrial but holds up well
In reply to Post #31
Yep, spot on.
Power Pro is simply the best. Whiplash is too frail, good for casting but has terrible abrasion resistance.
Yep, spot on.
Power Pro is simply the best. Whiplash is too frail, good for casting but has terrible abrasion resistance.
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