braid

[GAV*81]

I've put mine on my fixed spool and I'm trying it tonight its not bad for 2 99 is it?

[marco1967]

I've put mine on my fixed spool and I'm trying it tonight its not bad for 2 99 is it?

its for nowt , I loaded 1 fs with the 20 and 1 with the 12 . im gonna try the 40 on a multi when this wind nicks off.

[GAV*81]

Ill get sum 12 like it shud be good on the braid spool on my penn, I'm going to try it tonight at mill dam

[john/r]

braid is thinner than same b/s in mono but most braids are probaly thicker than stated,the stuff is just about impossible to measure unless under a projector,it can be any size you want it to be using a mic.

still think myself the berkley fireline is best but once the coating goes off it weakens and absorbs water.

[jamcod]

thanks for the info lads cheers jamcod ,

[Stewart 1971]

went shopping at dragon carp 3 spools I got 1 at 12 lb, 1 at 20lb and a 40 lb spool ,,, do you's lot think 40lb braid 0.36mm will work ok on a multi ??? or should I keep it for fixed spools !!

Hi mate the key to using braid on a multi (just my humble one like) is using a round profile braid (i.e. power pro) and not getting silly with the diameters (so go for stuff that is .28mm at least).

If your braid is .36mm then the second bit is sorted; as long as it is a nice round profile you should be fine.

Worth pointing out ther are wins and losses from using braid. The big win is better bite detection - no stretch means this is superb (but don't wander too far from your rod as it might be off in the general direction of Holland ) Feeedback from the fish is excellent too - you can feel every pull and shake of the head as you reel in. I like the 66lb as it allows me to fish 50lb rotten bottoms so can use normal clean ground tactics over rough ground and still safely give it a swing.

There are downsides though: in rough seas the rod tip will bounce around like mad due to the lack of stretch. And if you get a decent fish on you can't just bully it in as you would with mono - again the lack of stretch leaves you at risk of riving the hook out. Your casting needs to be up to it as well - a blow up in the cast with braid and it is the end of the session as you won't be picking it out on the beach (but then this is the same with mono - the only difference is in the cost of cutting a braid nest out). I have always had my reels running safe so it's never been a problem for me, and I always carry a couple of spare reels anyway so if the braid is being a pain bouncing around I can always swap over to a mono reel.

On balance I'm a convert - I love my braid set up and will be filling my 7HT Mag up as well next time I'm due to change out the line. I can see why others might be anti but as with most things it's each to their own and it's certainly not the nightmare some would have you believe.

[marco1967]

Hi mate the key to using braid on a multi (just my humble one like) is using a round profile braid (i.e. power pro) and not getting silly with the diameters (so go for stuff that is .28mm at least).

If your braid is .36mm then the second bit is sorted; as long as it is a nice round profile you should be fine.

Worth pointing out ther are wins and losses from using braid. The big win is better bite detection - no stretch means this is superb (but don't wander too far from your rod as it might be off in the general direction of Holland ) Feeedback from the fish is excellent too - you can feel every pull and shake of the head as you reel in. I like the 66lb as it allows me to fish 50lb rotten bottoms so can use normal clean ground tactics over rough ground and still safely give it a swing.

There are downsides though: in rough seas the rod tip will bounce around like mad due to the lack of stretch. And if you get a decent fish on you can't just bully it in as you would with mono - again the lack of stretch leaves you at risk of riving the hook out. Your casting needs to be up to it as well - a blow up in the cast with braid and it is the end of the session as you won't be picking it out on the beach (but then this is the same with mono - the only difference is in the cost of cutting a braid nest out). I have always had my reels running safe so it's never been a problem for me, and I always carry a couple of spare reels anyway so if the braid is being a pain bouncing around I can always swap over to a mono reel.

On balance I'm a convert - I love my braid set up and will be filling my 7HT Mag up as well next time I'm due to change out the line. I can see why others might be anti but as with most things it's each to their own and it's certainly not the nightmare some would have you believe.

smashin write up .. it states rounded on the spool

do I add insulation tape to spool and do you have to wind it on in a criss cross style , ie quicker over the spool , or can I reel in as I do with mono ?? and follow the spool left to right evenly ...

[Stewart 1971]

smashin write up .. it states rounded on the spool

do I add insulation tape to spool and do you have to wind it on in a criss cross style , ie quicker over the spool , or can I reel in as I do with mono ?? and follow the spool left to right evenly ...

So as to save money I only ever fill the last 180 odd yards of the spool with new line. The line that is at the very bottom of my spool has been there since the first time it was filled and I just joined the braid (as I would mono) with a double uni-knot.

Otherwise just treat it exactly as you would mono. I reel in the same just guiding back and forth with my thumb. It needs to be loaded first time under plenty of tension and then make sure you get no loose coils when fishing but otherwise my experience is it acts just like mono does. When I first started using it I was a lot more cautious but now I don't even think about the fact I'm using braid instead of mono. I'd suggest you do the same, take it easy at first and build your own confidence in how it acts and reacts; as I said earlier everyone is different and the most important thing is having confidence in your own gear.

I've got an 80lb (.75mm) mono leader attached with a Bimini / Yucatan knot, it is a bit more bulky than a standard leader knot and can rattle through the rings at times but it is about as strong a leader knot as you can get.

[codman56]

i have read some of these replays and i don't think there is any need to use a leader i haven't used 1 for 8 years and never had any problems .if you buy the 2 makes i said earlier then the diameter will be right i use 100 lb power pro on my abu 7500 and my 525 super mag and 60 lb whiplash on my fox 1200s fixed spool i would say stick to this and you will be amassed with the results your loss fish ratio will vastly improve

[magpies]

I have to say I am also a braid user, for over 20 years now initially in freshwater match fishing, and I am far happier with it. I use power pro 66lb and have never used a leader, and never had a crack off, but comments from respected contributers on here have made me think perhaps it would be wise to add one to my set up.

A problem I have is that with braid on piers I seem to get a massive bow in my braid after casting when there is a cross wind. Has anyone else experienced this and how could it be countered ? I use a fixed spool.

Many thanks as always for any help and advice.

[dabcatcher]

I have to say I am also a braid user, for over 20 years now initially in freshwater match fishing, and I am far happier with it. I use power pro 66lb and have never used a leader, and never had a crack off, but comments from respected contributers on here have made me think perhaps it would be wise to add one to my set up.

A problem I have is that with braid on piers I seem to get a massive bow in my braid after casting when there is a cross wind. Has anyone else experienced this and how could it be countered ? I use a fixed spool.

Many thanks as always for any help and advice.

i used a fixed spool with braid on when fishing the wear at the weekend. i constantly had a large bow in my line in this wind that slowly dragged the lead back towards me. constantly taking up slack didnt help. i had constant movement from the wind on the rod tip.

my mate fished beside me using mono and his line stayed tight with little wind movement on his rod tip.

in calmer conditions its far better than mono.

[GAV*81]

I've found that thinner diameter braid doesn't get affected by the wind as much I use it all the time on my fixed spool

[marco1967]

I have to say I am also a braid user, for over 20 years now initially in freshwater match fishing, and I am far happier with it. I use power pro 66lb and have never used a leader, and never had a crack off, but comments from respected contributers on here have made me think perhaps it would be wise to add one to my set up.

A problem I have is that with braid on piers I seem to get a massive bow in my braid after casting when there is a cross wind. Has anyone else experienced this and how could it be countered ? I use a fixed spool.

Many thanks as always for any help and advice.

try walking a good 40 yards and casting , by the time you get back to your stand the lead should have a hold and you should be fishing straight , also move your stand to point your rod in the direction the wind is blowing will also help a tad and drop it down as low as you can ... you can also try casting with/into the wind and fish on a diagonal

[magpies]

Many thanks for the advice, will definitely try that.

[Cod,cod,cod!]

try walking a good 40 yards and casting , by the time you get back to your stand the lead should have a hold and you should be fishing straight , also move your stand to point your rod in the direction the wind is blowing will also help a tad and drop it down as low as you can ... you can also try casting with/into the wind and fish on a diagonal

How many places can you walk 40yards then cast?!

Braid makes no sense for a shore angler for Winter Cod IMO.

Pros of braid bite detection. Yet, If it's codling or decent size fish then you wont miss the bite anyway if you know what you're looking for..

It wont make you cast further than lads who are good casters using 30lb mono.

Its a nightmare in a decent sea. It can give you lack of confidence to cast. You can't bully fish the way you can with mono wiithout hooks pulling.

It its a nightmare in a decent size tide. Just constantly rips the lead out.

A good 30lb mono like sensor etc.. Will pulll hooks free just like 80lb braid.

The only advantage I see is that when your fast up you only have to move your rod half a meter to pull for a break..

Might be good fun with flattys etc.. on light rods though and It is great to see an over exagerated bite.

And I agree its not the estimated diameter it says it is.