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I need help with selecting a braid set-up.
Posted on 8/13/12 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 8/13/12 at 6:32 pm
I have been using stren mono for years but I broke off this weekend on a large fish and I can't stand that more than anything(i kno csb). I have decided to make the switch to braid, but I am not sure which braid or set-up. I have read about backing and leaders etc, but I am still unsure. I will use this reel setup to work soft plastics. I will get in some brush, but will also be is pretty clear water from time to time. Any help or advice would be useful.
Also searched and couldn't find any helpful threads although I am sure they are out there.
Thanks
Also searched and couldn't find any helpful threads although I am sure they are out there.
Thanks
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Posted on 8/13/12 at 6:49 pm to Bayoubengal86
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I will use this reel setup to work soft plastics. I will get in some brush, but will also be is pretty clear water from time to time. Any help or advice would be useful
i would go with braid and a heavy action rod
Posted on 8/13/12 at 6:53 pm to KingRanch
I'd put 30-50lb power pro on a bait caster with a MH/F action rod. Use a fluoro leader when in gin clear water if you want.
I use 12lb sunline mono personally for soft plastics on a MH/F 6'6" rod. When punching or throwing in cover with a heavy weight I have a 7' H/F rod with 50lb power pro braid spooled.
I use 12lb sunline mono personally for soft plastics on a MH/F 6'6" rod. When punching or throwing in cover with a heavy weight I have a 7' H/F rod with 50lb power pro braid spooled.
Posted on 8/13/12 at 7:45 pm to Boats n Hose
Thanks
Do I need to use backing or is it a waste?
It will be on a 7'7" mh rod.
Is there anything special with tying knots with braid?
Do I need to use backing or is it a waste?
It will be on a 7'7" mh rod.
Is there anything special with tying knots with braid?
Posted on 8/13/12 at 7:51 pm to Bayoubengal86
Check out sufix 832...i'm loving it so far, personally i like to use backing so i'm not wasting it. when fishing clear water i would go with a fluoro leader
eta: i use palomar knots with braid and an albright knot to tie braid to leader
eta: i use palomar knots with braid and an albright knot to tie braid to leader
This post was edited on 8/13/12 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 8/14/12 at 11:44 am to AboveGroundPool
Thanks
Posted on 8/14/12 at 11:47 am to Bayoubengal86
i spool the first have mono, 2nd half braid. cheaper that way. maybe not exactly half, but you get the idea. I'll use a leader if in really clear water, or on spinners/buzz/spoons, or baits with movement like this, so the braid doesn't loop and catch. 
Posted on 8/14/12 at 12:07 pm to Bayoubengal86
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Do I need to use backing or is it a waste?
Yes, or your line will spin on the spool. The stuff isn't the cheapest so the backing saves you some coin. I use the 60# braid, I find I have more professional overruns with the lighter stuff. Double uni or albright connecting leader, I use a drop of super glue on the albright. Palomar for tying directly to bait.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 12:10 pm to Capt ST
You don't need backing on a bait caster with holes in the spool.
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