Spodding generally isn't for me as it's a bit on the physical side and I'm a bit on the lazy side. However, someone recently gave my lad a spod rod and reel loaded with braid. Didn't know what bs the braid was, but it definitely needed a leader. So I attached a leader, and on the second outing with it, first cast, the leader knot wrapped around the butt ring and I said goodbye to my spod as it flew to the horizon. Ironically, the leader knot was still fine.
So, a couple of questions:
1. What did I do wrong, if anything. It was quite windy when it happened.
2. Recommendations for a braid to use straight through please.
TIA lads.
So, a couple of questions:
1. What did I do wrong, if anything. It was quite windy when it happened.
2. Recommendations for a braid to use straight through please.
TIA lads.
In reply to Post #1
What length leader and what knot did you use? I use the ESP tapered attched to the braid via a Mahin knot.
What length leader and what knot did you use? I use the ESP tapered attched to the braid via a Mahin knot.
In reply to Post #1
Hi,
For braid straight through without a leader I like this
https://gardnertackle.co.uk/product/kinetic-spod-braid/
Neil.
Hi,
For braid straight through without a leader I like this
https://gardnertackle.co.uk/product/kinetic-spod-braid/
Neil.
In reply to Post #2
Same. I like the thickness of the leader when casting, and don't need to worry where the knot is on the spool. I've never cracked off because of knot. Incompetence, yes.......
Same. I like the thickness of the leader when casting, and don't need to worry where the knot is on the spool. I've never cracked off because of knot. Incompetence, yes.......
In reply to Post #1
Any 30lb bs braid off eBay will do the job, all I e been using for years without a leader.
Daz
Any 30lb bs braid off eBay will do the job, all I e been using for years without a leader.
Daz
In reply to Post #2
The length of the leader is the spool going up and down twice when you wind, whatever length that is. Knot is the double uni.
The length of the leader is the spool going up and down twice when you wind, whatever length that is. Knot is the double uni.
In reply to Post #5
Wow, just looked and it's under £8 for 500m!!! Didn't realise it was that cheap. Begs the question why do named brands sell if for over £20?
Wow, just looked and it's under £8 for 500m!!! Didn't realise it was that cheap. Begs the question why do named brands sell if for over £20?
In reply to Post #7
Because we are mugs.
Because we are mugs.
In reply to Post #6
Just my opinion but that's too much, personally I only used enough to get from back to front of spool. There's enough loops on the spool that way to prevent slipping, no need for anymore, but that's my personal preference
Just my opinion but that's too much, personally I only used enough to get from back to front of spool. There's enough loops on the spool that way to prevent slipping, no need for anymore, but that's my personal preference
In reply to Post #7
Have a look at the ESP tapered leaders mate. They are 9 metres long so minimal strain on the cast and the Mahin knot just slides through the rings.
Have a look at the ESP tapered leaders mate. They are 9 metres long so minimal strain on the cast and the Mahin knot just slides through the rings.
In reply to Post #10
The mono leaders? I've got them for my braided mainline but not used them for spodding.
After using the korda armakord for a while and not really getting on with it I've been using the Spomb leader and its been much better.
The mono leaders? I've got them for my braided mainline but not used them for spodding.
After using the korda armakord for a while and not really getting on with it I've been using the Spomb leader and its been much better.
In reply to Post #11
Spomb leader is good 👍
Spomb leader is good 👍
In reply to Post #11
Mono tapered leaders fine for spodding and easier on the arm as they have a bit of 'bounce'.
Used inconjunction with 8-10lb Daiwa Sensor they still fly - you probably lose a little distance / accuracy but gain in comfort and no wind knots / braid maintenance faff etc . . .
Mono tapered leaders fine for spodding and easier on the arm as they have a bit of 'bounce'.
Used inconjunction with 8-10lb Daiwa Sensor they still fly - you probably lose a little distance / accuracy but gain in comfort and no wind knots / braid maintenance faff etc . . .
In reply to Post #13
I could've written that, exactly the same here. Said this on here before, Im not a fan of braid straight through after a fully tightened clutch slipped and the braid almost took the pad of my index finger off. After that I simply won't risk it, regardless, stitching your own finger is not fun.
If the fish were so far away it needed braid straight through I just wouldn't fish for them.
I could've written that, exactly the same here. Said this on here before, Im not a fan of braid straight through after a fully tightened clutch slipped and the braid almost took the pad of my index finger off. After that I simply won't risk it, regardless, stitching your own finger is not fun.
If the fish were so far away it needed braid straight through I just wouldn't fish for them.
In reply to Post #14
100% mono with a leader
100% mono with a leader