Which pound power pro braid for a redfish/trout baitcaster setup?
 

I am about to try power pro braid for my redfish/trout setup. I am running a Shimano Curado 200HG. Which size line of power pro do you guys suggest for a first time braid user on a baitcaster? Trying to prevent birdsnests. Thanks

I like 30. Doesn't seem to dig in as much as lighter test.

I have 50 pound test on mine. I try to match the thickness of the braid to the thickness of the mono I would use. I use Sufix 832, so 50 pound braid is the same thickness as 12 pound mono.

Perfect. I used 12 pound mono as well. Thanks

I like 30#

30# most of the time to 15-20# fluoro/mono leaders.

Depending on which knot you tie to join the lines going to 40 or 50 # braid can make it a little large with a less fluid feel passing through the guides.

Plus I find I get a tad bit more casting distance out of 30/40 than say 50 without the dig in of 20. With a well set drag I find 30 to be a good compromise. Also I somtimes feel depending on the lure and water depth the 30 may allow for a better presentation than larger lines.

If you happen to get a second combo I would recommend 30 for the Trout and 40 for the Reds.

Also don't forget to apply tape or a short peice of mono or fluoro to your arbor prior to winding your power pro on while filling the reel to prevent line slippage on the arbor while setting the hook or cranking in a hog.

Good luck with your search ...

#30 suffix braid

Good info. Thanks

I'm actually going to try the sufix 832 instead. Most of my buddies have been switching to it.

Which pound power pro braid for a redfish/trout baitcaster setup?
 

I just ordered a spool of 20 lb Fins windtamer


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

^ heard windtamers the **** but I use 25 slick 8 and 25 flours leader. Have nice video of 40 bull red caught on it if your not thinking it will do the job.

Main reason I'm trying it is because of all the hype. I love trying new things and finding what works best for me and the way I fish.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea I've been debating on spooling up a rod as well! I haven't heard any complaints yet!

30# power pro. 20# ends up cutting my hands when handling fish.

Power Pro Tree-fiddy. It'll reel in the loch ness monsta.

^[emoji106]

I run 40 on my bait caster with a 30 lb floro leader, don't need the 40, but I don't like it digging into the spool. and even at 40 it still does at times. IF I catch a good size reds that's all about the fight Ill throw it a few times and try to spot any problems in the spool and real it in quickly. Im running power pro slick

Why fish with braid for trout? I understand its sensitivity and toughness, but there isn't much structure you have to pull trout out of. Catching fish with string that allows a little stretchiness is so much more fun, every fish feels much bigger than what it would feel like with braid tied on, plus you don't have to worry as much about ripping their lips.

Casting distance, put me side by side with someone throwing mono and if I'm casting 30-40' further than them on every cast I will catch more fish. I understand that it is not always relevant but the majority of the time the more water you can work the more fish you will catch.

[emoji106]

^ This ... you can adjust for stretch with a lighter power/action rod.

Fishing leaders around shell also allows me to break off several times a day without shortening my main line. A spool of braid last for quiet a while.

Yup. Also doesn't go bad. I change out my mono every Monday but I only change power pro every 6 months.

That's a big "if". I don't think you'll cast that much further. I have rods and reels with different line types for different situations and as long as you're set up right, every last one is as good as the other. Throwing topwater with braid versus mono may be the only lure type that you will get a little further, but with a jighead and plastic, I believe your casting distance will be nearly the same.

If casting distance is your only reason to fish braid, and you do so on every reel, you're making a huge mistake and your going to miss a bunch of the perks to other lines.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Casting distance and sensitivity

Im with you on the mono. To make up for the casting distance I use Boca bearings. Changing mono out every Monday does suck though.

I don't even use fancy bearings, and I'll change my string about once a month. I love the stretch to the strings. In my opinion it makes fishing more fun. The fish feel bigger and when you do get a big one you can't horse it it, loosen the drag up and the battle is on! Plus when fish are holding deeper, flourocarbon helps out a ton because it will get to the bottom and stay on the bottom was easier than braid or mono. When I trout fish I bring rods with flouro and rods with mono. Mono is for my topwater and lighter jigheads (1/16 and 1/8), while flouro has 1/4 or 3/8. The flouro makes a HUGE difference when the tide is rolling


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

you need to get you some fancy bearings. ill bring some for you next time you call me to go to vbay

Well I believe we need to settle this ill take you on a trip over here and you can bring me to VB. Its the only way

Im a bass guy to heart and understand the benefits of different line types and high end fishing gear. Heres where most of my forum time goes hanging out with these OCD picky technical gear junkies. Trust me they tinker and play with some of the highest end rods/reels/bearings/ and lines.

http://tackletour.com/index.html

To me heres the meat and potatoes of TT:

http://forums.tackletour.com/


The one big change I came to realize about freshwater (bass) vs inshore is that in the inshore world braided lines with leaders and clean knots have greater advantages and versatility than in the freshwater world. More so even when using spinning gear and dealing with wind knots. Another thing is in the fresh world Ive not had anything ever eat flouro or mono like oyster reefs ! Being able to replace leaders and not ruin main line is a cost savings as well. Its cheaper to replace at 6' section of flouro than a whole spool. Not to mention the sensitivity gain is sometimes the difference between getting the hook set or missing the subtle bite. Just remember to compensate for line stretch with you rod pairing ...

I also do subscribe to greater casting distance with braided lines. After all the mods you do to your reel no matter how far it will throw with mono/flouro I feel if you then strip and switch to braid of equal or less diameter you will gain a little more distance. Main reason alone is no line memory to flow through level wind or line guides on the cast.

This is just my opinion. In the big scheme of things what ever works for you and keeps your confidence up is what I'd use ...

haha that works for me!

He uses 10 braid on a 7'6 spinning rod. You won't cast further unless you use 8lb

i use 30 lb super slick 8 on all my inshore reels and 80 lb on offshore reel. cast smooth and does not get as much backlash. Also it is thinner therefore you can fit more in reel. i have a shimono rod and a shimano 50