Problems with new conventional / power pro???

[lurch]

Dude your killing me!! The 65 is like throwing rope! I am only tossing the little stuff with the mag elite.

[Bass Babe]

I've been having backlash and breakoff issues, too, with the 30, Lurch, and it wasn't a bulk spool.

I have a little Shimano Corsair...think the model's in the 400s (I flake on details) -- would going to a higher test be advisable?

[t.orlando]

I normally fish 65. Tried 50 this year and found it to "dig" a little too much. The 65 does'nt dig at all, I can only imagine the 30 would be worse.Move up

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

I normally fish 65. Tried 50 this year and found it to "dig" a little too much. The 65 does'nt dig at all, I can only imagine the 30 would be worse.Move up

thats what i'm saying

[fishweewee]

Lurch,

I think PP is too soft for casting conventionals.

You're better off using a firmer coated line like Spiderwire Stealth (which is essentially reformulated Berkley Whiplash) if you want to cast with a revolving spool reel.

PP in the heavier line tests (above 30 lb) is good on conventionals for BOAT applications where you're not casting.

The lighter stuff is good on spinners.

In any case, if you're stuck with the power pro, pull the line off, take that line, dunk it in a bucket of water, and then WET-PACK the line back onto your spool.

[Steve K]

I use 50# pp and 35# sepctron on my abu 6500s. 30# pp is too thin for that reel. I have had plenty of break-offs with the pp but none with the spectron. I get marginally better distance with the pp.

[Tburg]

Any PP under 50 seems to dig its self in the spool.Its so thin slippery that it will dig in under the slightest pressure or loose retreave. I use 50 and 65# but I tossed 30 on one of my smaller set ups and every outing it seemded to get burried and then I would get the nest and would sit there digging. I switched back to 50# and have had little to no problems..... Just play the drag...