bassguytom Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 I picked up some 10lb kastking braid and spooled it up on my new Pflueger Supreme 30. The reel seems great so far but the braid had a lot of wind knots and is really loud going through the guides. I may have over spooled so I will give it another shot before removing it. First impression not so good. Quote
Drew03cmc Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 I just put some 30 on my MH. I love it. Quote
Super User burrows Posted February 22, 2018 Super User Posted February 22, 2018 Is it on a baitcaster or spinning? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 22, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 22, 2018 I have it on probably a dozen rods and really like it, especially for the price. I've got spools of 10, 20, 30, and 50 for various uses. Quote
The Bassman Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Bought 10 lb. in Mega 8 and Fortis last year. Really liked it at first but had issues with break offs. Stuff was very thin so was likely true to test. I've been spoiled by USDM braid breaking well above stated. Fortis was discontinued. I haven't tried the newer 4 strand. Quote
LCG Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 12 hours ago, Bassguytom said: The reel seems great so far but the braid had a lot of wind knots and is really loud going through the guides. Are you closing the bail by hand after casting? If casting into the wind, I also find casting with a low trajectory helps a lot. 4 strand braid will make noise going through the guides, that's pretty normal from my experience. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 22, 2018 Super User Posted February 22, 2018 "Wind knots" in braid on spinning reels is from twist. How did you put the line on? The solution is the same for any type of line. Let out 75 yards or so, and troll for a a few hundred yards. Then reel in slowly with some tension, using your fingers. 4 Quote
DroneFisher Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 What model of braid did you go with? Obviously, the higher strand smoother braid will be quieter. I assume you went with the SUperPower or new KastPro 4 strand braid? Quote
bassguytom Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 I went with the 4 strand on a spinning reel and always close the bail by hand. I’m going to give it a fair shot with several trips. Thanks for the tips guys. Quote
Jaderose Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Bought a spool of Mega8. Used it all last year for frogging. Do NOT like it. Won't use it again. Did not have confidence in the knots and seemed to lose some casting difference as compared to Power Pro 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 22, 2018 Super User Posted February 22, 2018 ^^^Interesting. I've had knot issues with several brands, including PP, of 8 carrier line. For that reason, I prefer 4 carrier lines. Quote
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