SaltyCajun.com http://www.angler-products.com//

Notices

Go Back   SaltyCajun.com > Fishing Talk > The Tackle Box (Lures, Baits, Rigs)

The Tackle Box (Lures, Baits, Rigs) Discuss everything related to tackle here, including making your own

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-02-2010, 04:18 PM
Jordan's Avatar
Jordan Jordan is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DeRidder,LA
Posts: 10,399
Cash: 2,534
Default Making the switch

I think im going to make the switch to braid.


Whats the best braided line out there ?? Power Pro?? Spiderwire ?? Rip Cord??

Im thinking some power pro..... Going to TX this weekend coming up to do a little private pond fishing. They got some monsters in there. Last time I fished, I kept breaking off in the lily pads. Think I might make the switch to Power Pro and set my drag a little light. Ain't nothing like seeing a big 6+lb bass blow up on a frog or a buzzbait in the pads. Im pumped !!!!

Which would ya'll prefer ???
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-02-2010, 04:25 PM
Montauk17's Avatar
Montauk17 Montauk17 is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lafayette,LA
Posts: 10,803
Cash: 2,738
Default

Power pro!! I will tell you one thing though,be patient and let the line break in to wear off the wax coating. Once the coating wears off its awesome.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-02-2010, 04:26 PM
Jordan's Avatar
Jordan Jordan is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DeRidder,LA
Posts: 10,399
Cash: 2,534
Default

how long does it take for the coating to get off ??? I dont wanna spend $15 a roll and hate it after 5 casts. Im patient enough..... I love mono line, just wanna try and see if I like power pro
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-02-2010, 04:31 PM
southern151's Avatar
southern151 southern151 is offline
Blue Marlin
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Gonzales
Posts: 8,705
Cash: 3,546
Default

I've got one of my spinners with Power Pro. It took a little adjusting but, it's great once you get used to it!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-02-2010, 06:43 PM
all star rod's Avatar
all star rod all star rod is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: In BRUH's HEAD
Posts: 20,577
Cash: 17,335
Default

Recently made the switch myself. I am using 30# Power Pro which is equal to 8# diameter mono now on my 3 Curados and my Chronarch. The Power Pro is great.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-02-2010, 07:52 PM
Sea-Trac Offshore's Avatar
Sea-Trac Offshore Sea-Trac Offshore is offline
Tripletail
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 873
Cash: 576
Default

All I use is p pro. Where I usually fish deep in the marsh its the only stuff that holds up to the abrasiveness. I am usually in 2' of water or less with oysters and branches and it holds its own.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-02-2010, 07:53 PM
Sea-Trac Offshore's Avatar
Sea-Trac Offshore Sea-Trac Offshore is offline
Tripletail
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 873
Cash: 576
Default

Forgot to mention. In clean water p pro can be seen by trout easily. I tip it with about 6' of flouro when fishing trout.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-02-2010, 07:57 PM
Mediumheavyaction6'6's Avatar
Mediumheavyaction6'6 Mediumheavyaction6'6 is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 2,295
Cash: 3,188
Default

made the switch a few months back and love the stuff. I ran out a few weeks ago and tied on some mono I had left over. I will never go back to mono again. After using braid the mono feels like you are setting the hook with a rubber band. Man, that stuff has some stretch.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:19 PM
longsidelandry's Avatar
longsidelandry longsidelandry is offline
Swordfish
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Delcambre, LA
Posts: 6,749
Cash: 958
Default

All I use is 30# PowerPro and do the same as stated above when fishing for trout, tip with some flouro.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:21 PM
Jordan's Avatar
Jordan Jordan is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DeRidder,LA
Posts: 10,399
Cash: 2,534
Default

Thanks for the info guys. I'm convinced !
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:25 PM
"W"'s Avatar
"W" "W" is offline
Catch fish in DA face!!
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Big Lake LA
Posts: 32,974
Cash: 7,829
Default

Jordan one back lash your done!!! Don't do it!!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:27 PM
Jordan's Avatar
Jordan Jordan is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DeRidder,LA
Posts: 10,399
Cash: 2,534
Default

I've backlashed pp before and got it out. You just suck at casting !
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:28 PM
adamsfence's Avatar
adamsfence adamsfence is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: oakdale
Posts: 2,884
Cash: 1,052
Default

yeah them knots are bad on some braid....have to agree with w on that one
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:31 PM
Jordan's Avatar
Jordan Jordan is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DeRidder,LA
Posts: 10,399
Cash: 2,534
Default

I got 5 combo's. Might convert 2 to braid and 3 mono
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:31 PM
duckman444's Avatar
duckman444 duckman444 is offline
Trophy Trout
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Baton Rouge La
Posts: 440
Cash: 1,104
Default

damn those some big words mr. pond fisher hahahahaa
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:35 PM
eman eman is offline
Swordfish
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 6,033
Cash: 556
Default power pro

been using 30lb pp for a few years.
yes trout can see it .had it proven to me doing the drift in ameda. 2 things you need to carry w/ you when fishing PP, a 8" piece of broom handle and a ball point pen.
The broom handle is for when you get snagged . Wrap a few turns around the broom handle and use it to pull with . DO NOT!!! use your rod and reel to try to pull loose.
the ball point pen is for getting back lash or wind knots out of your line.
Also ,You may need to loosen your drag as there is 0 stretch in the PP and you can rip the hook out on the hookset.
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:35 PM
huntin fool's Avatar
huntin fool huntin fool is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 11,203
Cash: 1,902
Default

about to make the switch my self....Mono aint cuttin it with all the tree tops and laydwons
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 06-02-2010, 08:46 PM
tcglsu's Avatar
tcglsu tcglsu is offline
Redfish
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: oakdale
Posts: 242
Cash: 656
Default

I made the switch about 2 years ago it didn't take me but bout 2 fishing trips to go back to mono
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 06-02-2010, 09:56 PM
Bluechip's Avatar
Bluechip Bluechip is offline
The Camp Cook....
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sulphur, La.
Posts: 10,295
Cash: 13,990
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordan View Post
I think im going to make the switch to braid.


Whats the best braided line out there ?? Power Pro?? Spiderwire ?? Rip Cord??

Im thinking some power pro..... Going to TX this weekend coming up to do a little private pond fishing. They got some monsters in there. Last time I fished, I kept breaking off in the lily pads. Think I might make the switch to Power Pro and set my drag a little light. Ain't nothing like seeing a big 6+lb bass blow up on a frog or a buzzbait in the pads. Im pumped !!!!

Which would ya'll prefer ???
Be sure not to bust a rod into pieces with these monsters....We remember what happened last time you went pond fishing....
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 06-02-2010, 10:24 PM
"W"'s Avatar
"W" "W" is offline
Catch fish in DA face!!
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Big Lake LA
Posts: 32,974
Cash: 7,829
Default

Jordan for some reason your name Jordan and Monster fish just don't sound right?? R you bringing that snoopy pole?
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:22 PM.



Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - [ARG:3 UNDEFINED], Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vB.Sponsors
vBCredits v1.4 Copyright ©2007 - 2008, PixelFX Studios
SaltyCajun.com logo provided by Bryce Risher

All content, images, designs, and logos are Copyright © 2009-2012,
Salty Cajun, LLC
No unathorized use is permitted
Geo Visitors Map