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Best braid (28 posts / 6,641 views)
SouthMark45
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Post #18 20 Feb 2021 10:24
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With the Powerpro does it require continuous wetting of the braid before casting?
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #19 20 Feb 2021 14:52
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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
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #20 20 Feb 2021 15:40
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In reply to Post #19
Which 8 carrier brand is best for spodding
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #22 21 Feb 2021 11:41
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In reply to Post #20
I really like the Daiwa J Braid x8, if you hadn't noticed
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #23 21 Feb 2021 14:43
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In reply to Post #22
Thats the one I'm looking at in 40lb
SilureMark
Posts: 1,282
Post #24 21 Feb 2021 16:10
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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.
colors colors
Posts: 1,069
Post #25 21 Feb 2021 17:09
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In reply to Post #24
What lb power pro would everyone recommend for fairly weedy lakes?
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #26 21 Feb 2021 17:20
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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
Coffo Coffo
Posts: 1,246
Post #27 21 Feb 2021 17:38
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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 ?
Coffo Coffo
Posts: 1,246
Post #29 22 Feb 2021 15:34
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In reply to Post #28
Obviously will use tubing or leader but interested in what make of braid users recommend for distance fishing ?
carpbandit84 carpbandit84
Posts: 3,780
Post #30 23 Feb 2021 03:01
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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!
noj
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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
NemesisWitch NemesisWitch
Posts: 1,423
Post #33 23 Feb 2021 20:41
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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.
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