Is mono better than braid for throwing a Whopper Plopper 90 on MH baitcaster?

[dodgeguy]

How are you setting spool tension.

[WRB]

Sitting and casting a bait caster is all about wrist technique and too much arm movements. 

12 lb Mono is perfect.

Tom

[FrnkNsteen]

14 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said:

It is happening middle-end of cast, it hits a point in the arch where it just stops and nests up. 

If it's middle to end of cast, centrifugal brakes probably aren't going too much for you. They work best at initial release when spool over-runs the lure from rod whip caused by loading at the start of the cast.

 

If it's happening in the middle of the cast, you probably want to apply a little more spool tension with the cast control knob until you can get more comfortable controlling the spool with your thumb

[Boomstick]

I would use 12-15# mono and that should be about perfect for a Whopper Plopper 90. My kid uses 12# mono on a Sierra 703C which has less backbone than that rod for the same thing and has yet to lose one as far as I know.

[Ohioguy25]

On 7/14/2022 at 1:03 PM, Phil77 said:

Your setup should be fine, SVS is finicky. Only time I recommend braid for topwater is for frogs. Try turning all four brakes on and back the dial down as low as you can without it fluffing. I prefer medium rod for topwater to help pin them but MH will work if that's all you have. Make sure to clean and oil the brake collar/ring that alone will give you better performance. 

Wow you were right! I turned all 4 brakes on and poof problem solved, casts like a dream! Amazing how much difference that makes.  I think this is the setting I had it on last season, I got a second Curado though and I think stock it comes 2 on 2 off and I couldn’t figure out why I was nesting so much suddenly.  Thank you!!

[Fishingmickey]

On 7/14/2022 at 1:39 PM, Ohioguy25 said:

Is that with all 4 flipped up or down? Would another brand be much better?

Down is the engaged position, Ohio.

FM

[Bluebasser86]

20lb straight braid for the 90 size. I can launch them out there and don't even need to set the hook, just reel into them. 

[rangerjockey]

30lb Braid no leader for the 90 and 110 .

[Ohioguy25]

4 hours ago, rangerjockey said:

30lb Braid no leader for the 90 and 110 .

Why do you guys prefer braid, distance?

[rangerjockey]

No Stretch and yes , It casts really well. I throw the WP a lot around flooded bushes in the spring. 

I just reel into them and don't stop turning the crank until they are in the boat.

To me, the old pulling the hooks out deal gets repeated over and over and maybe had some truth back in the day. With the hooks today I don't agree with it.

Also. it floats so well it makes a so so running wake bait like the Red Fin better.

I personally have gone to the Costal Camo color . I like the looks of it in the clear water here on Table Rock.

 

 

 

[Standard]

I'm running 20lb Suffix 832 braid with a 30lb flouro leader, SLX DC and a Bass-X rod.  Been working great throwing 120 sized Choppos.  

 

30lb flouro leader is because of all the hammer handle pike that like to smash topwaters.  Tired of losing $10-15 lures.  Buddy I was with last week lost two ploppers and some other $14 top water he just bought the day before.

[Ohioguy25]

5 hours ago, Standard said:

I'm running 20lb Suffix 832 braid with a 30lb flouro leader, SLX DC and a Bass-X rod.  Been working great throwing 120 sized Choppos.  

 

30lb flouro leader is because of all the hammer handle pike that like to smash topwaters.  Tired of losing $10-15 lures.  Buddy I was with last week lost two ploppers and some other $14 top water he just bought the day before.

Why don’t you use a steel leader? Pike and Muskie will bite through fluorocarbon like butter.

[craww]

Mono is the way to go for big, "tossable" treble hook baits that give the fish leverage when they head shake. Braid can and will tear the fishs flesh a little more depending on where the hooks buried. Bigger hole = easier to throw the bait at the end of a super long cast. Will that be something you see every outing? No, but it may cost you a big fish at some point.

[Standard]

14 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Why don’t you use a steel leader? Pike and Muskie will bite through fluorocarbon like butter.

 

Flouro leader material is pretty tough.  The 30lb test stuff works really well.  I agree if you're talking about normal flouro line, and even 10lb flouro leader doesn't last long.  

[J Francho]

15 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Why don’t you use a steel leader? Pike and Muskie will bite through fluorocarbon like butter.

Leader material is tougher than reel fill line. It's preferred because it doesn't limit the action of the baits like steel.