Weird

[ksfisher]

ok so i have a abu garcia black max paired with a abu garcia conolon premier 6'6" MH casting rod and it has power pro 65lb on it. i don't know why, but with mono on it, i can't cast a 1/4 ounce weight 10 yards. but now i can cast 1/8 ounce lures 30-40 yards. what is the deal? i originally put the 65lb on it for frog lures but now i don't know. would it be wrong to use this setup for anything i have in my tacklebox? the only other rod/reel i have is a shimano 4000fb spinning reel and i don't much care for it. any opinions? keep in mind im new to baitcasters (they sure are fun, though!)

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The softer braid handles better, but if it's that much better the reel may not have been adjusted properly both times. The braid is fine 90% of the time. You can add a leader (look up Albright knot) in super clear water or where abbrasion is a concern (mussel beds etc).

[Bluebasser86]

You almost had to change the settings on the reel or you had really heavy mono on that was coming off like a slinky or something. I'd rather use the spinning reel for lighter stuff and the casting rod for heavier baits.

[ksfisher]

I know, the lightest lures I use on my caster are Senkos, cast those like a dream! Anything smaller like spoons or 1/8 ounce spinners I go with the shimano spinning gear. I also want to ask why my Blackmax outperforms my cousins promax? It casts better, with lighter lures, smoother retrieve. Why is this?

[Bluebasser86]

Not sure why they'd be casting much different. It's possible he may not have his reel set properly. A properly set reel will far outperform a reel that isn't set properly.