Hi all
for the coming season I'm going to experiment with spodding for the first time (using Nash Micro dot) mostly for chopped boilie and pellet.
If i use a braided leader how much should be used was thinking about 15 yds ..?
Casting distances about 70 yds max i should think.
P
for the coming season I'm going to experiment with spodding for the first time (using Nash Micro dot) mostly for chopped boilie and pellet.
If i use a braided leader how much should be used was thinking about 15 yds ..?
Casting distances about 70 yds max i should think.
P
In reply to Post #1
Enough for the drop of the spod for the cast, through the rod and 5-6 windings on the spool - 8-10 yards should be ample
Enough for the drop of the spod for the cast, through the rod and 5-6 windings on the spool - 8-10 yards should be ample
Cheers mate
Never used braid before is it suitable for all rings.?
Never used braid before is it suitable for all rings.?
In reply to Post #3
No.
Get a finger stall / golf glove.
No.
Get a finger stall / golf glove.
In reply to Post #3
If you've never spodded / used braid you might find a tapered leader easier (especially at medium ranges) Just spool up with 8-10lb sensor, attach the leader job done . . . cheaper and less chance of wind knots / line management etc
If you've never spodded / used braid you might find a tapered leader easier (especially at medium ranges) Just spool up with 8-10lb sensor, attach the leader job done . . . cheaper and less chance of wind knots / line management etc
If you've not spodded before, if you have a knot joining main line to leader make sure every time you wind the line back on the spool that the knot is at the very back of the spool and no other coils go over/behind it 
In reply to Post #6
Would also say (although others may disagree) - ensure your spool is at its 'lowest' position (closest to reel body) before casting . . . tbf I do this habitually with all rods most of the time but especially when casting at range with big leads / using a loaded spomb as if the spool is at its highest position you can bend the central pin on the reel, damaging it and making it difficult to retrieve etc
Would also say (although others may disagree) - ensure your spool is at its 'lowest' position (closest to reel body) before casting . . . tbf I do this habitually with all rods most of the time but especially when casting at range with big leads / using a loaded spomb as if the spool is at its highest position you can bend the central pin on the reel, damaging it and making it difficult to retrieve etc
In reply to Post #1
Just use 30lb Braid Straight through. More than strong enough and never had a crack off with it.
Just use 30lb Braid Straight through. More than strong enough and never had a crack off with it.
thanks some great tips
Club membership came through today
cant wait to get the lines wet again when it kicks in on the 1st April.
Club membership came through today
cant wait to get the lines wet again when it kicks in on the 1st April.
In reply to Post #1
I just use a thin braid then finish it off with a 12m tapered mono leader. Korda subline ones are good. Never had a crack off.
I just use a thin braid then finish it off with a 12m tapered mono leader. Korda subline ones are good. Never had a crack off.
What's the best knot to attach a leader to braided line?
Probably 20lb fireline to armakord.
Joined bigger water myself this and can see me spodding a lot more
Probably 20lb fireline to armakord.
Joined bigger water myself this and can see me spodding a lot more
In reply to Post #11
Whilst not mono to braid I've been using the back to back grinner knot to connect thick and thin mono together.
It says it's good for braid to mono too - so maybe worth trying in your situation?
Whilst not mono to braid I've been using the back to back grinner knot to connect thick and thin mono together.
It says it's good for braid to mono too - so maybe worth trying in your situation?
In reply to Post #7
I spoke with Terry Edmonds on this subject. He said he has never bent a reel one the cast with it extended to the top, sure he actually tested and tried to do it and thinks it's a myth....
If he can't bend a shaft then 99.9% of the rest of us don't have to worry it's not going to do any damage
I spoke with Terry Edmonds on this subject. He said he has never bent a reel one the cast with it extended to the top, sure he actually tested and tried to do it and thinks it's a myth....
If he can't bend a shaft then 99.9% of the rest of us don't have to worry it's not going to do any damage
In reply to Post #1
If you want to use braid I have found the 8 strand braids like Korda Spod or Daiwa J x8 (same braid in my opinion) with say a 50lb Whiplash leader with 4-5 turns on the spool when in casting position. The 8 strand braids don't need the constant wetting BTW.
The bit that causes the most issues is the knot. I find a Mahin with about 10 turns down and 7 back is a good braid to braid knot. The trick is not trimming the tag ends too close, about half an inch is about right. They'll fray a bit in use but won't 'catch' and cause problems.
I personally have always found mono/flouro/amnesia leaders to braid are always problematic if long enough to have the knot on the spool, eventually leading to dramas and shopping for Spombs!
If you want to use braid I have found the 8 strand braids like Korda Spod or Daiwa J x8 (same braid in my opinion) with say a 50lb Whiplash leader with 4-5 turns on the spool when in casting position. The 8 strand braids don't need the constant wetting BTW.
The bit that causes the most issues is the knot. I find a Mahin with about 10 turns down and 7 back is a good braid to braid knot. The trick is not trimming the tag ends too close, about half an inch is about right. They'll fray a bit in use but won't 'catch' and cause problems.
I personally have always found mono/flouro/amnesia leaders to braid are always problematic if long enough to have the knot on the spool, eventually leading to dramas and shopping for Spombs!
In reply to Post #13
Surely that would depend on the reel, how hard you but the clip, and how heavy whatever you were casting is? I saw someone bend the spindle on one of the first fox reels that came out flicking a 3 Oz lead about 40 yards
Surely that would depend on the reel, how hard you but the clip, and how heavy whatever you were casting is? I saw someone bend the spindle on one of the first fox reels that came out flicking a 3 Oz lead about 40 yards