In reply to Post #8
Thanks so much! I never realized the pound-test of my line vs. the size of my reel might impact my casting distance (guess I still have a lot to learn!). I'm currently using Sonik VaderX 5000 (Free Spool) reels paired with their 9ft 2.75t/c Xtractor rods. I use 15lb braid on one rod and 20lb Mono on the other. The rod with mono has a horrible casting distance.
The reels I'm considering for my new 12ft 3lb rods are:
- Daiwa 20 Crosscast 35 SCW
- Daiwa 20 GS BR LT 5000-c
- Daiwa Emblem 45 SCW QD
Not sure about line yet, but your reply has me thinking...
Any thoughts?
Thanks again!
Thanks so much! I never realized the pound-test of my line vs. the size of my reel might impact my casting distance (guess I still have a lot to learn!). I'm currently using Sonik VaderX 5000 (Free Spool) reels paired with their 9ft 2.75t/c Xtractor rods. I use 15lb braid on one rod and 20lb Mono on the other. The rod with mono has a horrible casting distance.
The reels I'm considering for my new 12ft 3lb rods are:
- Daiwa 20 Crosscast 35 SCW
- Daiwa 20 GS BR LT 5000-c
- Daiwa Emblem 45 SCW QD
Not sure about line yet, but your reply has me thinking...
Any thoughts?
Thanks again!
In reply to Post #13
great thanks
great thanks
In reply to Post #15
Just saw them! thanks
Just saw them! thanks
In reply to Post #16
15lb braid and 20lb mono are very different lines that will cast very differently.
Generally, thinner, less dense, more flexible lines cast more easily and further. Less stretchy lines tend to break at lower levels of sudden force than stretchier lines. Brains stretches a lot less than mono.
If you aren't suffering from breakages using 15lb braid then put that one both reels. It should cast well and your existing spool size will be fine so don't worry about changing the reels.
If you are losing fish to snags or line breaks then you may need stronger braid (30lb or 50lb) or strong mono such as the 20lb mono.
20lb mono will not cast well from a small spool, so the 1st or 3rd reel on your list below will help.
15lb braid and 20lb mono are very different lines that will cast very differently.
Generally, thinner, less dense, more flexible lines cast more easily and further. Less stretchy lines tend to break at lower levels of sudden force than stretchier lines. Brains stretches a lot less than mono.
If you aren't suffering from breakages using 15lb braid then put that one both reels. It should cast well and your existing spool size will be fine so don't worry about changing the reels.
If you are losing fish to snags or line breaks then you may need stronger braid (30lb or 50lb) or strong mono such as the 20lb mono.
20lb mono will not cast well from a small spool, so the 1st or 3rd reel on your list below will help.
In reply to Post #19
Thanks for the advice!
I think I'm going to go braid on both rods, but I don't know much about the quality of the fishing-line brands. Do you have a suggestion on what brand/type braid to use if I'm using the Daiwa Crosscast 35 SCW reel?
Also, I'd like to lower the pound/test of the line if possible. Any thoughts if the avg. carp I catch are mid to upper double (hoping for a 20+ some day!)? I learned to fight big fish on light line back when I was into fly-fishing years ago, I caught plenty of Salmon, big Browns and even a monster Steelhead using rediculously light tippet. This was necessary because those fish were very line-shy.
Thanks for the advice!
I think I'm going to go braid on both rods, but I don't know much about the quality of the fishing-line brands. Do you have a suggestion on what brand/type braid to use if I'm using the Daiwa Crosscast 35 SCW reel?
Also, I'd like to lower the pound/test of the line if possible. Any thoughts if the avg. carp I catch are mid to upper double (hoping for a 20+ some day!)? I learned to fight big fish on light line back when I was into fly-fishing years ago, I caught plenty of Salmon, big Browns and even a monster Steelhead using rediculously light tippet. This was necessary because those fish were very line-shy.
In reply to Post #15
Just received my Daiwa (12ft. 3.0) Crosscast XT rod and Daiwa 20 Crosscast 35 SCW reel. It's my first attempt at using a 12 foot rod🤞🤞🤞
Thanks for the suggestion and insight👍
Just received my Daiwa (12ft. 3.0) Crosscast XT rod and Daiwa 20 Crosscast 35 SCW reel. It's my first attempt at using a 12 foot rod🤞🤞🤞
Thanks for the suggestion and insight👍
In reply to Post #20
I think I mentioned in another of your threads but I would recommend starting with 30lb PowerPro Moss Green braid. Best all-around braid on the market IMO. & available in Walmart at reasonable price. buy 150m spools wind onto mono backing.
I think I mentioned in another of your threads but I would recommend starting with 30lb PowerPro Moss Green braid. Best all-around braid on the market IMO. & available in Walmart at reasonable price. buy 150m spools wind onto mono backing.
In reply to Post #22
Thanks. After spending way too much time trying to choose a line (🙄
, I went with 15lb Nash Armourline Super Strong - Translucent Green Line for all of two of my three rods.
Tried it out yesterday, and it worked great on my 12ft. rod, but after I landed a feisty 3.5lb (yes, I actually said "three and a half pound" Common(😎🤣 , the line on my 6ft rod became incredibly twisty/curly. Not sure if I did something wrong while spooling up the reel (first time I tried that), but I didn't have any problems with the line on my other reel. It also might have happened because the "feisty" carp I caught ran me up and down the pond! Still not sure???
Thanks. After spending way too much time trying to choose a line (🙄
, I went with 15lb Nash Armourline Super Strong - Translucent Green Line for all of two of my three rods. Tried it out yesterday, and it worked great on my 12ft. rod, but after I landed a feisty 3.5lb (yes, I actually said "three and a half pound" Common(😎🤣
, the line on my 6ft rod became incredibly twisty/curly. Not sure if I did something wrong while spooling up the reel (first time I tried that), but I didn't have any problems with the line on my other reel. It also might have happened because the "feisty" carp I caught ran me up and down the pond! Still not sure???
In reply to Post #23
A 3.5lb carp shouldn't be able to run you up and down the pond unless you're using spaghetti for a rod.
You probably loaded it wrong.
A 3.5lb carp shouldn't be able to run you up and down the pond unless you're using spaghetti for a rod.
You probably loaded it wrong.
In reply to Post #24
Maybe he just wanted to enjoy the fight a spirited little Carp can put up, rather then just haul it in and chuck it back with a look of disgust becuase it wasn't any bigger
Todays 3.5lber, who knows what in 10 years.
Maybe he just wanted to enjoy the fight a spirited little Carp can put up, rather then just haul it in and chuck it back with a look of disgust becuase it wasn't any bigger
Todays 3.5lber, who knows what in 10 years.
In reply to Post #24
The rod I was using was my Nash 6ft'r, and yesterday was literally my first time using it. Having zero experience with Nash rods (of any length) I was extra careful while playing "that" particular fish. Not only was it the first bite I had on that rod, but I also absolutely no idea how much "give" the rod had or how much it could handle without a break-off or a hook-pull, and lastly, in the moment I really thought I hooked into a much larger fish (a one-toner from the off!)!!!
In the end, I was ecstatic! I got to use my new rod and I went home with a picture of an absolutely, beautiful (albeit small🤣 Common Carp! (*I would have added the pic to this post, but I have no idea how to do it!)
The rod I was using was my Nash 6ft'r, and yesterday was literally my first time using it. Having zero experience with Nash rods (of any length) I was extra careful while playing "that" particular fish. Not only was it the first bite I had on that rod, but I also absolutely no idea how much "give" the rod had or how much it could handle without a break-off or a hook-pull, and lastly, in the moment I really thought I hooked into a much larger fish (a one-toner from the off!)!!!
In the end, I was ecstatic! I got to use my new rod and I went home with a picture of an absolutely, beautiful (albeit small🤣
Common Carp! (*I would have added the pic to this post, but I have no idea how to do it!)