Mono vs. Braid (slop rod)

[Dan Brelje]

Was looking through the forums and did not run across one that has anything about this topic.

Which is better for a slop rod?

Do you not want the stretch of mono while fighting those bass in the pads?

Also, what are some good choices? ie. fireline, powerpro, trilene, etc..

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dan-all my slop rods have braid.. I like to get the fish up and out as quick as possible. Most of the time I use 30 or 50 lb powerpro.

[jerkin'm]

Braid for sure, get them out of the slop fast. A stout, longer rod too. I used to use spiderwire but have switched to power-pro. Less tangles and seems to last longer too. I usually use the 50# for most bass applications. If you are useing heavy weights (like for milfoil) go with the 80 pound or you will break off more fish.

[Granny]

I give a vote for the 30-50lb Power Pro. I put mono backing on as filler and to help prevent dig-ins with the briad. As mentioned above, a nice long sturdy rod and a fast reel (6.3:1) to get the fish up and out of the weeds.

Good luck,

Granny

[Dan Brelje]

How long we talkin'. 6'6" or 7'.

[carlcmc]

Wow, you guys amaze me when you talk about 50 lb braid. Is that really necessary? I fish slop with 20 lb powerpro and have broke a hook before i broke the line. Is there some benfit to having the high lb line?

[Granny]

My slop rods are 7'. You may want to go longer or shorter just make sure you can get a solid hook set. I used to use 20lb Power Pro but I had too many pike bite off my frogs. I switched to 30lb-50lb and no longer have the problem. Overkill, yea probably. But why not? It doesn't effect my lure presentation and it increases my landed fish. Also if your line tends to get beat up a little then a heavier line will last longer before needing a replacement.

Granny

[gspman]

I'm with the others. 7' rod, 50# Power Pro.

[Deitz Dittrich]

6'6" is fine.. 7' is better.. MH should do the job.

The heavier pound power pro will actually cast better and have less backlashes than the thinner stuff.. the heavier stuff will also dig into the spool less as well. and when fishing slop you will often dig into the spool. Thats the advantage of heavier pound braid!

[EBass]

My .02 since this is one of my favorites ways to fish for bass.

I use a 7'6" Med Heavy bait casting rod (easier to cast light plastic frogs, and pick up slack line fast), 50lb power pro. The reason I like 50lb is that it's easy to cast, and get out back lashes when casting said plastic frog. Get a baitcasting reel that has a fast retrieve speed and you'll be set for a while.

Later,

EBass

[poutpro]

I don't think it would be wise to fish bass in cover with mono line. Not only is it stronger, but i feel that it is more resistant to wear and tear on rocks or sticks. Mono may get a kink or knick in it if it gets rubbed on rocks and sticks all day long. Braided doesn't seem to do this. I know when I fish SM bass after about 5 or 6 fish, I can pull and break the line because of the rub on their teeth and the rocks.

[sami0115]

7'10" Falcon Cara with 50lb Power Pro

nothing compares to Power Pro! it casts great and if you get hung up you can pull the boat into the weeds without wearing down the trolling moter batteries