macmichael Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Am I making a mistake by putting braid on a spinning reel? Quote
Th1317 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 No way. Its probably the best for a spinning reel. 1 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted March 4, 2014 Super User Posted March 4, 2014 No its great on a spinning reel 1 Quote
motodmast Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Braid is the best line for spinning reels IMHO. Doesn't twist, unravel itself, super easy to manage. And small diameter with high strength. I love it for a drop shot, super sensitive 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 4, 2014 Super User Posted March 4, 2014 One more "no" to the question. By far easiest to manage. Fantastic choice, IMO. Quote
Blues19 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Everyone who uses braid on spinning gear, do you use a leader? Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 5, 2014 Super User Posted March 5, 2014 Everyone who uses braid on spinning gear, do you use a leader? most of the time Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 5, 2014 Super User Posted March 5, 2014 Everyone who uses braid on spinning gear, do you use a leader? Yes. Quote
OkeechobeeAngler Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Everyone who uses braid on spinning gear, do you use a leader? Not for bass fishing. In saltwater I will. Quote
Blues19 Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Just curious about that. I just dont like the idea of depending on another 2 knots, if I am using a swivel between the leaders. Thats just me though. Maybe I will try it on one of my spinning rods Quote
Super User Scott F Posted March 5, 2014 Super User Posted March 5, 2014 Braided line all the time, leaders, never. Quote
FrankW Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Hi macmichael, You are in for a treat if you have not used braid on a spinning reel. You will have to adjust your hook set as there is no stretch in braid. You should close your bail by hand and do a slight tug on the line before you wind. This will prevent any loops forming on the spool. You will have to use knots appropriate for braid. I like 20lb Power Pro. The only time I use a leader is when I cast a top water with a spinning rod. I use a 4" leader of Fluro. This keeps the braid from fouling on the hooks of the top water plug. With use the braid gets very soft and has a tendency to foul the plug. The 4" length of Fluro doesn't effect the performance of the plug. Frank Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Skip the swivel unless you're fishing a double fluke, inline spinner or something else notorious for twisting line. Lean the Albright knot and tie line to line. Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted March 5, 2014 Super User Posted March 5, 2014 I use braid on my spinner and leader if the situation calls for it. I will use the alberto knot and it has yet to fail me. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted March 5, 2014 Super User Posted March 5, 2014 Dont overfill the spool with braid leave 1/16-1/8 of the lip. If filled too far the outgoing line will catch the line beneath it and you get a knot. Quote
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