Problems with new conventional / power pro???

[lurch]

I have been using 30lb power pro and I am having all kinds of trouble with the reliability of the line with premature breakoffs and fraying line on my new 6500 mag elite.

I also get one very small rat nest but that nest seems to go way too deep into the spool. I have been using conv for over 15 yrs but somthing seems odd with this line.

I also use 40lb power pro on my 704z and 30lb on my 965 before, is it just defective 30lb line? I will admit that I did buy a 30lb bulk spool for the first time so I am not sure that this makes a difference.

I guess I can pick up some mono and compare the results....seems very odd though.

[Nebe]

go to 65 power pro.... you'll be happy

[lurch]

65!!!

HOLY $HIT!!

I can see jigging in the canal with 65 but not tossing bombers...YIKES!!

Dont you have to be careful when using 65 and a lighter action rod.....the rod will break before the line will.

[BigBo]

It's all about the drag.
I'm not a fan of PP. Try Fireline, or Cortland Spectron if you want braid.

[Stewie]

50 lb Power Pro is thinner than 30lb Fireline and works well on 6500 Abus.I don't think you could get enough 65lb on a 6500 to land a large in current.

[Mike P]

You won't break anything if you set your drag as if you were using 20# mono