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05-25-2006, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: a ledge on the Maine coast
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I use 20, 30 and 50lb power pro. I had two knots all season last year and I fish alot. Like john and others said manually flip your bail, but then give the line a pull, so if there is a loop over the spool you wil pull it out, especially at night. I've tried most of the braids and they all seem to loop over the top of the spool. I do like power pro and have it on most of my reels (nautils, sustains, taurus, etc)
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05-25-2006, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
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Originally Posted by ragfly
I use 20, 30 and 50lb power pro. I had two knots all season last year and I fish alot. Like john and others said manually flip your bail, but then give the line a pull, so if there is a loop over the spool you wil pull it out, especially at night. I've tried most of the braids and they all seem to loop over the top of the spool. I do like power pro and have it on most of my reels (nautils, sustains, taurus, etc)
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I agree Ragfly. Its automatic for me now. wind, rain, day or night, I always pull a quick length off the reel, then run my hand quickly over the spool to make sure its clear and then manually flip the bail. It is quick, easy and cuts down on "wind knots" almost totally for me. I maybe have one a year on my spinning set ups. I also think the Shimano Spheros 8000 series is extremely braid friendly.  |
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05-25-2006, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
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power Pro is the best braid that I have used. I have found that the lower pound test will give more problems than the higher test. I agree with most of the above, but found that using a long shock leader will smooth out a cast. It also will allow a longer cast with a light lure into the wind without the problems of wind knots. Most problems that occur are because of a erratic and not smooth cast.  |
low & slow 37
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05-25-2006, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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I always pull a quick length off the reel, then run my hand quickly over the spool to make sure its clear and then manually flip the bail. It is quick, easy and cuts down on "wind knots" almost totally for me. [/QUOTE]
I do that and I get maybe 1 windknot a year & that's when I'm tring to throw a very light lure into the wind. |
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