tomb0_ Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 So a few months ago I decided to give braid a try, so I got some braid and read great reviews about the Berkley Lightning Shock rod, a rod designed for braid. So I picked one up. Problem is, I decided I hated braid and loved the rod. I went back to Vanish fluorocarbon, and now I'm worried that the rod designed for non-stretch braid is putting too much stress on my fluorocarbon line. Thoughts? Do you think it makes a difference? Quote
DCales84 Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 It will work just fine. I've used every type of line with my shock rods without any issues. Use whatever works best for you. 2 Quote
Racerx Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 I'm guessing, if anything, it's the other way around. I think the Shock, since it was designed to be fished with braid, has a slower, more flexible tip, for added shock absorption. All your probably doing is giving more absorption to the fluoro, now, which is fine. Fluoro has less stretch than mono. You'll be ifne. 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 15, 2016 Super User Posted February 15, 2016 My thought is that you are wasting your time worrying. My understanding is that the Shocks have a little more "give" (softer action) because they were designed for braid. I see a couple answers were posted while I was typing. We all agree. 2 Quote
Super User Raul Posted February 15, 2016 Super User Posted February 15, 2016 Your rod will work well with any FC with the exception of Vanish, because Vanish is junk. 4 Quote
cottny27 Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 Yes, when you are at Wally World look just to the side of the Vanish box and you will see a red box of line that says "Seaguar Red Label". Grab that one You forget about Vanish after using it. 2 Quote
lo n slo Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 i throw t rigs on a 6'6" M Shock and use 12lb Red Label fluoro. no problems. Quote
Racerx Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 Ah, yes. The Vanish haters. I dunno, man. I've never had one single problem with Vanish. Wish I could say the same for the P-line CX Premium that I am currently using. 1 Quote
cottny27 Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 I've had terrible issues with the CX Premium. It handles well, but breaks like a twig in my experience. Quote
Racerx Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I'm having the opposite. Real stiff and springy, and I don't think I could break it if I wanted to. I tried breaking off, with my hand. Let's just say I have about a 1/8 inch notch in the side of my pinky, where it dug in, deep. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 21 minutes ago, Racerx said: I'm having the opposite. Real stiff and springy, and I don't think I could break it if I wanted to. I tried breaking off, with my hand. Let's just say I have about a 1/8 inch notch in the side of my pinky, where it dug in, deep. CX or CXX? The latter is a going to have a lot more memory than the former. I tried some 8# CX on my first baitcast reel. Handled well, but broke down in the spool. I attributed it to the fact I was learning and had probably kinked it on a backlash. I did remove it, but feel I should give CX another try to see if it was me or the line. Quote
cottny27 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 The CXX may as well be wire. The 8# diameter is like everyone else's 12# and handles like a spring. Quote
Racerx Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 It's 12 lb. CX Premium. I bought it because I've had good results with P-line's Floroclear and figured I'd give it a shot. Just bought some line conditioner, so I'm just waiting to give that a try, see if it helps. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 17, 2016 Super User Posted February 17, 2016 I'm curious as to what brand of braid you tried, that you disliked so much? You also didn't state why you disliked it? I have a Shock rod set up for smallmouth fishing using 8# test Fireline Crystal, with a 5' section 6# test fluorocarbon. The combination works like a dream for me. I tried PowerPro several years back and hated it. Just too "noisy" on the retrieve. The Fireline is smooth as silk, with no problems & no worries. Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted February 17, 2016 Super User Posted February 17, 2016 I use flouro all the time with my Lighting Rod shock,Never ever had a problem. Quote
Super User Raul Posted February 17, 2016 Super User Posted February 17, 2016 P-Line CXX is for real macho men who can tame an anaconda thick line with just a look, somebody like me. Quote
cottny27 Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, Raul said: P-Line CXX is for real macho men who can tame an anaconda thick line with just a look, somebody like me. Raul, I've never even used it besides casting my buddies setup 20-30 times. I'm sure it will pull down a tree it was thick stuff. Always wanted to try floroclear Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted February 17, 2016 Super User Posted February 17, 2016 have 2 lightning shock rods and fished fluoro on both with zero problems Quote
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