[Captneilf]

Hi all,

Ok, you can all have a laugh with this one.

The white flag is almost to the top of the flag pole. I am that close to trying braid.

However, I was THINKING, a very scary activity. Is there a braid on the market that might stretch just a bit????
I would think that would be a good starting point when going from mono to braid. You know, like learning to swim in shallow water.

Just a thought.

Capt Neil

 

[GradySailfish]

I don;t know of any braided lines which stretch any less than any other, but offer the following sughgestion.

Use PowerPro, and try to avoid using Graphite rods the first time you use this stuff. Graphite rods have a tendency to snap if you get to rough on them when using braid.
For your first time use a glass stick, or composite glass and something else.

Also simply put, HANG ON TO THE ROD. The first time you set the hook its going to be a BIG difference.

 

[614436]

Get PowerPro ! I've tried Spiderwire (digs in too much). Fireline, better, but frayed quicker. PowerPro 4 months and going strong. Still using same knot on snap swivel for over a month (12 trips). You won't be sorry.

 

[619627]

BRAIDS>>>>

Hi Capt Neil....one of the properties of braided lines, is that they have virtually NO STRETCH. This is a major factor in improving sensitivity.
Gelspun line manufacturers are striving to make lines with as little stretch as possible. That is why we try to do 2 things when fishing with braided lines to allow some give from the hook to the rod:
1)Fish softer tip rods, and rods with a more progressive action (aka slower taper)
2)Lighter drag settings, and learning how to thumb the spool to apply drag pressure.

The days of sticking a fish with a very sharp lifting of the rod, are over...lift solidy up, or do what people do who fish circle hooks...take in the slack, and lift...thats it...braids have no stretch and the hook should set immediately in the fishes mouth. With the advent of super sharp hooks from Owner, Gamakatsu, Mustad and Eagle Claw, their is no need to set a hook extremely hard, when using braided lines. You will pop off less fish, and have fewer fish tear the hook from their mouths.

EC NEWELL MAN>>>>

 

[Hunt n' Fish]

Ok Neil, Here you go

Spool up with whatever braid you want, attach a 6 inch bungee cord to the end and then attach a hook to the bungee, all the stretch you want.

 

[Captneilf]

Hi Doughboy,

Now we're cooking.

I should make up a rig like that and get on a party boat. Then thay can all say I am certifiably NUTS! I bet my friends would not acknowledge me.

What would they do if I caught a big fluke doing it that way?

Gotta look fo miny bungee cords.

Neil

 

[Captneilf]

hi,

The white flag didn't reach the top yet!!!!

I just spooled the IronSilk on a reel. The Berkley rep was good enough to let me take some off his demo spool to try.

Now to put braid on another reel for the test.

The saga continues.

Capt Neil

 

[TonyTuna]

MONO AND THE IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT FOR-
EVER!!!

 

[togmaster]

Let us know neil?

Well neil I hope you let us know which you prefer?

 

[GradySailfish]

Ohh...and make sure you use a Palomar knot with all braided lines.

 

[614347]

Palomar is a good knot, regardless of what type of line you use. I do not know of a braid that stretches, but sharpies are using a shock leader of mono, some up to 20 feet long. This will provide all the stretch you need, while the amount of "drag" is lowered by the small-diameter braid.

I use Fireline, even when it looks threadbare, it tests at its rated strength. I have Fireline on one reel that I refuse to change until it breaks, and I'm embarassed to tell how long it has been on that reel. I prefer 30# test, which is the diameter of 10# line (literature says 12#).

Flounder