Braid shocker

[Pete from shields]

No bother mate. What I meant was that the stated b.s on the spool isn`t necessarily what the braid actually breaks at. Found this stuff breaks at less than the stated b.s, so if, say, you were wanting a reliable 30lb b.s, it would probably be best to buy 40 or 50lb in this stuff. If you bought the 30lb stuff, it`s more like 20lb in reality. Rather like mono, it pays to choose by diameter rather than breaking strains.
It`s decent stuff, very little difference to genuine Powerpro, as long as you choose breaking strains carefully

Nice one, cheers mate, I do agree about the diameter being a better indicator for break strains mind. Its amazing how many people will take a spool of leader with lower diameter stated as the same breaking strength due to knot size.

[Piker]

Once you get over around 80lbs with braid, the abrasion resistance should be adequate for the job....certainly not as good as mono, but good enough to use as leaders without too many problems

[john/r]

unfortunately only way imo is to use a braid leader for casting that is pendulum casting trying to achieve good distance heavy braid leaders do stop wrap wind knots etc non existant with braid leaders but braid leaders have there negatives.
i prefer clear rigs and leaders
there is no give in a braid leader when playing a fish in the surf ie no elasticity
plus knots are a pain for me anyway

just my opion anyway

[Piker]

plus knots are a pain for me anyway

In what way?

[john/r]

In what way?

10lb mono reel line to a braid leader a right pain for me at the minute anyway still experimenting.

[Piker]

10lb mono reel line to a braid leader a right pain for me at the minute anyway still experimenting.

Albright knot, tied with the mono doubled is as good as anything I`ve tried. A dab of superglue on braid knots does no harm either imo

[john/r]

Albright knot, tied with the mono doubled is as good as anything I`ve tried. A dab of superglue on braid knots does no harm either imo

will give it a try m8 thanks.

[hulme6612]

Braid straight through, no leaders

[john/r]

just came across this site very good i find.

Slim Beauty Knot - How to tie a Slim Beauty Knot

[john/r]

Braid straight through, no leaders

on some occasions you are spot on .

[MarkCh]

i used to use 80lb braid straight through (code red) then started to attach 6ft of 80lb mono, dont loose as much braid now at all,
i use f/s with reel down the butt.