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[Sea_Troot]

i was told braid dont work on a multiplyer cos it digs into the spool when reeling in something heavy , making the next cast impossible ???

any input ?? as im new to braid myself

braid can be used on a multi but it has to be round profile braid stops it digging in, also use less turns of handle when thumbing it across your spool. plenty of people use it now for the rough ground they still use a mono leader though for abrasion.

i will be getting myself some power pro soon to use on my mutli for the rough ground.

if using braid on a beach in good sea's and can be hard to hold bottom though as it has not strech to it.

hope this helps m8

[Rocker]

i was told braid dont work on a multiplyer cos it digs into the spool when reeling in something heavy , making the next cast impossible ???

any input ?? as im new to braid myself

Braid is fine on a multi. You need to pick a good round braid, like power pro, and be mindful to move it across the spool faster with your thumb as you retreive.
That stops any chance of bedding in. Also use a short mono backing to atatch it to the spool, and check it regularly for damage.
If you use a mono shockleader your braid will last years. I've got 2 sl20sh loaded with 66lb power pro and cast miles with them.
The only downside is if you get an angry cod on that you need to bully, and it starts shaking its head, without any stretch in the braid you can easily straighten hooks or pull them clean out. So set your drag.
I use a long 60lb shockleader down to a 3 way swivel then 50lb sinker drop and hooklength.
I find varivas big mouth extra and gamakatsu octopus in 5/0 man enough to cope.
Give it a go matey, but set that drag.

[Bolta]

i was told braid dont work on a multiplyer cos it digs into the spool when reeling in something heavy , making the next cast impossible ???

any input ?? as im new to braid myself

Try this link.

Put braid to bed - Planet Sea Fishing Digital Magazine

[Sea_Troot]

Braid is fine on a multi. You need to pick a good round braid, like power pro, and be mindful to move it across the spool faster with your thumb as you retreive.
That stops any chance of bedding in. Also use a short mono backing to atatch it to the spool, and check it regularly for damage.
If you use a mono shockleader your braid will last years. I've got 2 sl20sh loaded with 66lb power pro and cast miles with them.
The only downside is if you get an angry cod on that you need to bully, and it starts shaking its head, without any stretch in the braid you can easily straighten hooks or pull them clean out. So set your drag.
I use a long 60lb shockleader down to a 3 way swivel then 50lb sinker drop and hooklength.
I find varivas big mouth extra and gamakatsu octopus in 5/0 man enough to cope.
Give it a go matey, but set that drag.

good tips there rocker, how do you find varivas big mouth and big motuh extra hooks, used them a lot this season and have to say dont think i will use nothing else for cod fishing now.

[Rocker]

good tips there rocker, how do you find varivas big mouth and big motuh extra hooks, used them a lot this season and have to say dont think i will use nothing else for cod fishing now.

The extras are spot on. The normal big mouth just snap.
I use Viking uptide hooks if I need a hook that will bend out.

[Sea_Troot]

yeah i use the viking's aswel for up north if i need a hook that will bend out. reasonbly priced aswel the big mouth hooks. i also use the salt water champions for smaller fish

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[Deans]

I rocker.


can see where braid will have its advantages on certain marks.
i found when I had a cod on which was battling back to the kelp i tended not to rive as much. coz when i did i lost it.

its logical for people to advise a softer rod or set the drag, but by doing that the fish has ledged itself under a bolder, and thats it. 'fish lost'


only a opinion, just not for me
coz some match lads i know do well with it

[Rocker]

i've used the big mouths for a while and never had one snap just straighten out, the extras are very strong tho

Pm me your address and ill send you the ones I've got left.

[shaun]

i've used the big mouths for a while and never had one snap just straighten out, the extras are very strong tho

Same, the only problem ive found is the points turn over easyly but just keep on checking them and replace if it does.