Power Pro Braid

[derekxec]

For a baitcaster, you're going to want to be in the 20-50# sizes for manageability. The smaller the diameter line, the more likely it is to dig into itself causing backlashes and other issues. 

 

Safely, consider PP braid in the 30# or 40# size to start with.  Back half your spool with a cheap monofilament so you don't waste a ton of braid on the bottom half of the spool.  

 

haha i fill the whole spool with powerpro usually and put a 10 yard backing and then when i dont like the top half of the line anymore i pull it all off and respool the old top line on the bottom then i have fresh line again and dont have to worry about 1 more spool of line laying around lol

[SirSnookalot]

haha i fill the whole spool with powerpro usually and put a 10 yard backing and then when i dont like the top half of the line anymore i pull it all off and respool the old top line on the bottom then i have fresh line again and dont have to worry about 1 more spool of line laying around lol

I've never met this man, the majority of his posts seem to echo mine almost to a tee with very few exceptions.  Both of us are primarily saltwater fishermen but we fish for bass as well, that said I've have yet to meet a sw angler that does it much different than us, must be something to it.

Backing..........never, just add line when needed, except offshore ocean which is always a fresh new spool when neede with no knots.

 

Spinning gear for everything, 10# braid for pond use and 15# to maybe 20# braid for canal and frogs, we have slop in Florida.

 

Inshore, 10-20# braid depending whether it's from a low level position like a beach, up to 20# from an elevated position like a jettie.

 

B/C, for live or cut bait only targeting bottom fish or surface runners like wahoo, have yet to see lighter braids like 20 or 30# dig in.

[The Commodore]

I've never met this man, the majority of his posts seem to echo mine almost to a tee with very few exceptions.  Both of us are primarily saltwater fishermen but we fish for bass as well, that said I've have yet to meet a sw angler that does it much different than us, must be something to it.

Backing..........never, just add line when needed, except offshore ocean which is always a fresh new spool when neede with no knots.

 

Spinning gear for everything, 10# braid for pond use and 15# to maybe 20# braid for canal and frogs, we have slop in Florida.

 

Inshore, 10-20# braid depending whether it's from a low level position like a beach, up to 20# from an elevated position like a jettie.

 

B/C, for live or cut bait only targeting bottom fish or surface runners like wahoo, have yet to see lighter braids like 20 or 30# dig in.

Yeah I agree.  There are plenty of sw species that will burn line of your spool and I would not trust a crappy backing and weak point at the knot.  But, for my bass rigs I put backing on it as I have never had a bass pull a lot of line off my spool.  But, then again I have yet to hit double digits on bass so maybe the big ones can?  

 

If you are just fishing fresh with it I would say a 1/2 backing would be fine.

[SirSnookalot]

Yeah I agree.  There are plenty of sw species that will burn line of your spool and I would not trust a crappy backing and weak point at the knot.  But, for my bass rigs I put backing on it as I have never had a bass pull a lot of line off my spool.  But, then again I have yet to hit double digits on bass so maybe the big ones can?  

 

If you are just fishing fresh with it I would say a 1/2 backing would be fine.

My bass sized reels don't hold mega amounts of line to begin with, true my initial expense is a bit more, but always using leaders cuts down on lost line.  If I'm spending $200+ on rod and reel, the cost of say Power Pro I don't find to be prohibitive.  Especially considering that I'm going to deal with less line twist and I'll be getting a lot mileage on the line.

[derekxec]

I've never met this man, the majority of his posts seem to echo mine almost to a tee with very few exceptions.  Both of us are primarily saltwater fishermen but we fish for bass as well, that said I've have yet to meet a sw angler that does it much different than us, must be something to it.

 

thats because great minds think alike hahahaha

[5dollarsplash]

i use power pro on everything when i go out on my uncles boat he hates me lol cause he uses mono and when a nice fish gets on and starts running over mono lines it will saw right through them lol

 

This.  My ultralite set up is the only reel with anything besides power pro.  Everything from 15-80#.  I wish there were more color options so I could remember what # is on what, but I just jot it in my journal for referance now.

 

If needed I'll put a leader of flouro or a wire leader for the toothy buggers, but usually don't bother.   

[RyneB]

most of my setups have 50# PP. I fish a very very clear strip mine, so I always use a fluoro leader.

[THE BASS WHISPERER]

Never tried it . but i did buy some suffix 832 last week. Ive never used briad before. i put on my quantum smoke bait caster( love that reel) . i was a little worried never using braid before. I was very impressed. My question is how does power pro compare to suffix 832?  because it looks like you guys really like.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

At Cabelas PPS8S 25% off, I got some 15# & 20#

[Hogsticker]

I really like it in 8 to 20. After that it gets a little stiff. I prefer smoother, limper braids in heavier tests.