stoaty
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Post by stoaty on May 4, 2010 20:37:42 GMT -1
Could any one suggest a good all round braid for plugging and spinning ?, manufacturer and lb ?.
Cheers
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Post by saltydog on May 5, 2010 19:12:02 GMT -1
Birkley fireline is a good allround braid around 20lbs will be ok dont forget that braid is a lot thinner than mono
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stoaty
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Post by stoaty on May 5, 2010 19:35:37 GMT -1
Thanks for info, want to try a couple of different types and LB. Used the Power pro and am experimenting with Tuf line duracast [American stuff]. Sent off for some Varivas super PE braid to try. Like what i have tried so far and not ended up in any disastrous tangles as yet  Cheers |
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Post by THURSOMAN on May 6, 2010 11:48:44 GMT -1
Will be interested to hear your findings stoaty. I personally use Berkley whiplash pro and really like it for jigging and trolling but tend to use 30lb braid for spinning as it's so thin and limp. Tried 20lbs and was a pure nightmare with tangles.  Coated braids help with that side of things but heard they eventually perish. Let us know how you get on mate. |
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Post by v8rob on May 6, 2010 13:35:56 GMT -1
Fireline is quite a thick braid. I started on that though I soon swapped over to a combination of power pro and spider wire which are much finer. If you intended to swap to braid I'd go for either of the latter two.
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Post by BUDDY on May 6, 2010 15:19:46 GMT -1
I have had Berkley fireline (grey) on a reel for about 4 years and i find it superb.
Steve
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Post by jono2 on May 6, 2010 18:03:34 GMT -1
I would say it depends on the type/weight/size of lure your using.
My braids range from 20lb powerpro for UL stuff right upto 140lb stren superbraid for large jerkbaits. Being used to bank fishing I always tend to edge to the heavier braids but now Iv got my yak i might have to look at the lighter stuff for safety reasons.
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stoaty
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Post by stoaty on May 6, 2010 19:51:32 GMT -1
Interesting !, due to braid being that much more expensive its not some thing you want to guess at. Thanks for the feed back.
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stoaty
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Post by stoaty on May 6, 2010 20:33:09 GMT -1
I have had Berkley fireline (grey) on a reel for about 4 years and i find it superb. Steve Hello Steve, presuming you use it for spinning / plugging, what poundage is it ?. Cheers |
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Post by BUDDY on May 6, 2010 20:41:28 GMT -1
15LB. Same diameter as 3lb mono
Steve
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Post by jeffish on May 11, 2010 18:47:56 GMT -1
Hi stoaty, thought i'd drop you a line .... just bought 3 spools of varivas super pe in green. im a first timer using braid & found this stuff great. It is important that you don't overfill the spool when loading it. This enables the line to flow nicely off the reel, reducing tangles. enjoy.
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stoaty
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Post by stoaty on May 11, 2010 20:40:40 GMT -1
Hello jeffish, got some of the PE braid and it does seem to cast well with out any problems. All i need now is some thing fish shaped fighting on the other end ;D
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