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braided line troubles
Posted on 3/3/11 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 3/3/11 at 12:16 pm
I decided to give braided line a try. Bought some(stuffs pricey), put it on my rod and its like the lines slipping on the spoon or something. Casts fine theres just no drag. A fish would run all my line out in a second. Im 100% sure its not the reel. WTF did I do wrong?
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Posted on 3/3/11 at 12:19 pm to LetItGeaux11
The line is to loose on your reel, so it is just unwinding when you have a fish on and not using the drag.
Posted on 3/3/11 at 12:23 pm to LetItGeaux11
You also need to have a mono backing on your spool first, and then put your braid on top of the mono, it gives the braid something to dig into.
Posted on 3/3/11 at 12:28 pm to Reverend RIGHT
Depends on the reel. If there's no tie point, some reels require a backing. Just spool some mono on it and then tie a double uni-knot to splice in the braid.LINK
This post was edited on 3/3/11 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 3/3/11 at 12:36 pm to CamdenTiger
Thats got to be it. I dont have a tie point on the reel. thanks guys 
Posted on 3/3/11 at 1:38 pm to LetItGeaux11
yep...gotta do mono backing first....just enough to cover the spool
Posted on 3/3/11 at 6:15 pm to TopWaterTiger
threads like this is why the outdoor board is awesome
now i have a question about braided line. what is the best knot to tie for a lure? i hate to tie a knot with braided line.
now i have a question about braided line. what is the best knot to tie for a lure? i hate to tie a knot with braided line.
Posted on 3/3/11 at 6:35 pm to MsandLa
A palamor (sp???) knot works well. Idk how to explain it, but it's very easy to tie and holds well. Google should be able to teach you.
This post was edited on 3/3/11 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 3/3/11 at 6:48 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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A palamor
i sometimes use that knot. i will try it with braid. i just find braid is hard to tie compared to mono or flouro
Posted on 3/3/11 at 6:53 pm to MsandLa
It is definitely harder to tie than mono. A Palamor knot is not that hard to tie though, it's easier with braid than mono.
Posted on 3/3/11 at 6:56 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
thanks.
one problem i might have is the braided line i use is usually on my ultra lights. that small size probably makes a difference.
one problem i might have is the braided line i use is usually on my ultra lights. that small size probably makes a difference.
Posted on 3/3/11 at 7:00 pm to MsandLa
It does, but I find the small braid is alot easier to tie than the big stuff. You'll love the shite once you get used to it. You can use that shite for anchor rope.
Posted on 3/3/11 at 7:33 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
This shite looks too easy
Posted on 3/3/11 at 7:37 pm to xenon16
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xenon16
That's it though lol. Supposedly it's strong as piss. I haven't had one slip on me yet...
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