Hello Fishers,
To answer a few questions.
Capt. Neil,
I know it is difficult to teach an old dog but I really believe that you ought to try these new-tech lines! Yes, I?ve had my shares of rod explosions, cut fingers to the bone, and untangling horrors?. But to be perfectly honest with ya? I am also from the old school? but I?ve learned to love it!
Doughboy,
Yes, I agree with you? You can?t troll with braid unless you have a very forgiving (soft) rod! Also, when I target trout with my ultralight tackle, I am like you ? I still use 4lb. Test mono.
Gottog,
I agree with you. There is no better way to target doormats with braid on a spinning outfit! Especially when skinny water bucktailing! You?ll really need to come to NY waters for this kinda action!
NJSurf,
Is not that I am not fond of whiplash? I just believe there are better braid lines in the market that is better suited for surfcasting. Believe me, I have 2000 spools of whiplash from 20, 30, 50, 60 and 80 lbs. test?and I like it on conventional reels. However, I also tried Power Pro, tuff line, Gorilla line, Spiderwire, Fireline and Iron thread.
I found that each brand has its faults and I also believe that it?s just a matter of preference.
Hello
Gamakatsu,
From the looks of it, you?ve been playing with braid for a long time. I also enjoy targeting tautogs and codfish with braid line. The funny part of it all, I also use approx. 8?-20? of mono to give just enough stretch and not lose the braid tightness. BTW: You need to try spinning /braid combo for fluke? it?s awesome!
Bassturd666,
Ah yes, you are one of the original Iron Thread users I see. I am also a strong believer of Iron Thread braid! In fact, I still have a few of 30, 50 and 60lbs 300 yards spools. It?s a shame Fenwick discontinued it. I believe during that time - the Spiderwire?s heavy promotion took them out of business.
Porgyman,
You are right! You have to get used to the wind knots (usually from 30lbs. test and under) and it adds great casting distance!
Oznavad,
I too had my shares of PP?s mystery break off. All in all, each high-tech brand has its disadvantages!
Flounder,
Just so you know? When I baitfish/chunk?. I?ve tried braid line and I don?t like it! I switched back to mono!
LedaAnnIV,
There is nothing better than fishing with a light spinning outfit and braid line for fluke! It?s amazing how sensitive it is when using such light bucktails under deep waters! Every year I look forward to this kind of fishing!
"Crazy" Alberto
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