Braid Snapping On A Cast

[ClackerBuzz]

i guess one of two things...

1 you're back lashing.  but ur braid is so light that it snaps before the big birds nest occurs so you don't have visible evidence.  tighten down ur spool tension knob and/or add more brakes.

2 you're stopping ur cast short. make sure to follow your cast thru to the target ie 12 o'clock. braid is unforgiving so stopping short at 2 o'clock will cause that crack sound we all hate.

[Sam]

Is the diameter of the braid the same as that of the line paramaters on your rod?

 

What I mean is this:

Braid has a monofilament diameter that is printed on the box.

You take that diameter and translate it into pounds of mono by looking at other lines for their diameters.

Sometimes the braid box will give you the mono equivalent test.

You then check your rod and reel's parameters to make sure the braid's mono equivalent is proper for your setup.

 

Don't use a heavier bait than the rod is made to handle. If you do, the odds are in the favor of the bait breaking off when casting.

 

Always check braid when fishing. Braid is great in pads and grass but it does get torn up in wood and rock, etc.

 

Retie after two or three fish when using braid. Knots have been known to finally slip if they are not retied on a regular basis.

 

Be sure to "balance" your baitcaster when using braid. Use the "11 o'clock" trick to make sure the baitcaster's spool tension and drag are set properly for that one specific bait. You do this every time you change baits.

 

We think braid is the super line that is indestructible. But it isn't and braid can be damaged and weaken itself.

 

Just keep checking it for damage and remember to retie along with staying within your rod's parameters and you should do well with braid.