[617115]

need a little help .
I am using power pro 30 lb with my 10 ft . The line is fantastic except for one problem. After casting into the wind
for prolonged periods it nests into a mess . I was told not to spool it high on the reel, but it still happens. I am
using a penn slammer 460 .

any help ?

 

[618563]

EVEN THOUGH ITS 30LB TEST, THAT LINE IS THE SIZE OF 8LB MONO..SO IT MIGHT BE TOO THIN FOR YOUR ROD/REEL COMBO...ONCE YOUR CAST HITS THE WATER, CLOSE THE BAIL AND PULL AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE LINE OUT THRU THE DRAG...IT TIGHTENS THE SPOOL UP AND DECREASES CHANCES OF "WIND KNOTS" WHICH IS WHAT U ARE DESCRIBING...ITS UNFORTUNATE BUT ITS EASY TO GET WIND KNOTS WITH BRAIDED LINES....TRY AND KEEP YOUR LINE TIGHT AND CLOSE THE BAIL THE SECOND YOUR LINE HITS THE WATER SO THE WIND DOESNT TAKE YOUR LINE AND TWIST IT..OR ONLY FISH ON WINDLESS DAYS..LOL....HOPE THIS HELPS...TIGHT LINES

 

[Hunt n' Fish]

Power Pro on Penn Reels

Tony,

I had Power Pro on a couple of my Penn SS' and had a big problem with wind knots even in no wind. I spoke to a lot of people who associated the same problem with the SS'. I went to Fireline and it stopped. I didn't even try it on my 560 Slammer, and went right to the Fireline. I do have Power Pro on a small Mitchel and Shimano reel and have no problems with it, so I would believe there is a problem with the design of the SS' (and maybe the Slammer's too). I like PP better than Fireline (I think it holds knots better, plus it is cheaper) and use it on all of my conventionals, but Fireline is king on the spinning gear for me.

I should also add that, guys using 50# have reported less wind knot problems.

 

[bill]

DO you know the finger trick?? When you begin your retrieve and or whenever there is any kind of slack in your line- Stick out your index finger and let the line slap the top of your finger(the side your nail is on). This will create tension in your line and I supect that it will solve your problems.Don't forgeet to do it any time you have slack!! Good Luck!

 

[621177]

I love Power Pro line. I use it in all my reels both spining and surf casting. I would say that you need to change to a 50# test line. The heavier line will hel you get rid of those wind knots and will still work great with your lures.

 

[617115]

hey guys thanks alot for your input. It seems that I just have to adjust from the mono days. Hey Bill, that finger trick sounds good .

Thanks again
tonyclams

 

[junkmansj]

PowerPro

Tony; Its just a fact that some reels are not powerpro friendly due to the way they lay the line on the reel I use only Shimano baitrunners and have had no problem. if you are throwing plugs or lures you might need to go up to 50 and pull the line