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Line recommendation - update please.


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It's been a while since there's been this question asked but I've just tossed two lures off (line breakage) using 30 lb Power Pro. Has any of your recommendations changed to line preference? I need something different....this was an expensive, painful experience. Any recommendations would be welcome. Thanks!

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Two recs for you- bump up your poundage to at least 50 lbs. Most of the muskie nuts would even recommend 65 or 80 lb. line. And... don't overcast. Both of these will help your cause greatly as far as snapped line and lost lures.
Of course you could do what one of my buddies does- he only casts lures that float. Then, when he saps off, he just goes and gets his lure.
Lastly, as far as brand- I love my PowerPro.

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I second the use of Power Pro in 80 lb test. I use 65 lb on my smaller bucktail rod as it is a good match for some of these small lures. I fish until ice out and find that the power pro holds less water than the Tuff line, which means less reel freeze up on those cold days. It makes a difference even when its not quite that cold, as it doesn't take much to get your hands cold on some days in the fall or even late summer.

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If your line is breaking, then go to 65lb. or 80lb. If your knot is slipping, you may need to try different knots. There are a few recommended knots when using PowerPro. Traditional knots won't hold up when using a braided line. Try using Uni knots or Polymer knots. They seem to work.

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No, it's not my knots, it was getting hung up in the reel halfway thru the cast, broke, and just set sail. Man, that's a tough feeling watching those spendy lures go... Sounds like I just went too light. I'll try the 65lb or 80 and also troll my line out before casting. Thanks for the good suggestions guys.

[This message has been edited by Slowfinger (edited 08-09-2004).]

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I have used quite a few of the super braids out there and i wouldn't recommend anything but power pro. The thing you also have to remember , and i think alot of guys would back me up on this, is that you don't need to cast nearly as hard with power pro and there is a tendency to overcast this stuff when you really don't need too. I also would not go lighter than the 65 pound test. I use 80 on just about everything. I use tuff line also and it is good , but it frays more and definitely holds more water.

thats my 3 cents worth.

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80lb is where you want to be @ for just about all applications except for when throwing 3 oz or heavier. At that weight, would go to 100lb.

Line choices are out there...Power Pro, Tuff Line, Cortland, the New Stren Superbraid )which I heave heard good things about), etc...

I have personally used Power Pro and last year I spooled Tuff Line XP on 2 set ups.
I like both lines. Tuff holds more water but I feel the backlashes come out easier than Power Pro. With either line, I have never had a break-off. I like both lines and I'll stick with them!

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It may have been mentioned, but one thing I do with the 65 powerpro I put on is to unspool the line in my yard, hook it up to a tree or something and then spool it onto my line, keeping the line very tight while reeling it onto the spool. It helps to keep the line from cutting into the spool.

MJ

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I used 30lb spiderwire Bass fishing and snapped it twice in a row. Since Spiderwire customer service was of no help I have switched to Powerpro!!! For muskies I use 80lb Spiderwire and it has worked flawlessly. Never seems to fray. I haven't respooled for quite awhile just cut a few feet off on occassion. I will probably switch to Powerpro there too when I do buy new.

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Coming from a guy who has snapped off many a lure, I mean a lot. Especially in late oct early nov with season old line, cold hands, gloves, wind, etc. It does happen and can get expensive.

Go with the 80 power pro.

It is still possible to snap it off, trust me on this one. It's more likely if you have a tendency to cast hard. Overcasting is easier to do the longer the rod as well. Buy an 8' rod and dont load it up so much. You can cast a lot softer, almost a hard flip and get the same distance. Easier to figure 8, easier on the shoulders & elbows etc...

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I used to use Spiderwire but it cost me a couple of lures with break offs even when I didn't have a POR. It just frayed and snapped. I changed to Whiplash (now Stealth I guess) AND I clip off a couple of feet and retie during a full day of casting. Any line can fray if you reel up to the same spot every time and then cast. Check the eye on the end of the rod too. My son lost a lure to a break off and when we checked the ceramic in the guide had a tiny chip that was slowly cutting the line.

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I use both TUFF LINE 80 Lbs. and the new Stren Super Braid 80 Lbs. and have NEVER had any problems with hook sets and when they take the lure into the thick weeds, they still don't have a chance.


Scott

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Buckhead - Consider yourself lucky, I threw my favorite Grandma bait into the middle of the Chippewa River along with a Bucher leader. As it turned out, the ceramic insert on the rod tip guide was gone. Thank goodness a fish didn't hit earlier that night.

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I agree with LGL i might have droped my rod on cement or bought it that way. my 65 lb line broke 4 times before i found my rod tip eye chipped. no lures lost i checked line before fishing. good luck
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