PowerPro Question

[Circlehook]

30# Fireline is what I use. What is better about power pro?

[GonnaCatchABig1]

Originally Posted by Circlehook

30# Fireline is what I use. What is better about power pro?

i saw it in action and switched over. i am very confident with my 50lb power pro. and very comfortable with it.

my friends use it too. the other day my friend switched to something else.. to try it out.. it frayed and snapped constantly. lost almost 150yrds of snag ups in one day.. where as the power usually holds up and turns the rock over or breaks the stuff attached to it. (leaders, clips, hooks hell even the rod if you arent careful) i got snagged as many times and got everything back.

it does fray.. but no where near as much as i expected.i very rarely re rig DUE to fraying. and i fish alot of rocky bottoms and "boulderous" areas. when i do decide to re rig or change things i will remove the frayed stuff. but it is only slight fraying that wouldnt concern me. but if im changing anyway. might aswell remove the possible kinks. i personally enjoy the diameter of the 50lb. its not to thin where it becomes razor wire while casting. and its not to thick to hinder it either. haven't had experience with the other sizes though. started using and i'm stuck with it.

thats just what i know from personal use. im sure other will have other stories.

if you are interested just give it a shot one of these days and if ya dont like it ya can always switch back.

[onecastmike2003]

I run a 704z and greenies bailess. I have no problems casting 1 1/2 oz plugs at all. the 50 is the best. 80 will pull the line off whan ya cast.
its not rock friendly and will snap if she rubs ya off. fire line will cut ya deep. so don't grab the line too haul up the blues or big bass.
too much line on the spool will make a mess too.
after 30 days respool.

[ilovetwofish]

I use 30# power pro I have very few problems I fish it on all my rods from 7" to 10" i use plugs from a half ounce to 3 ounces and a couple of fours.I lost 1 4 ounce plug casting because of a frey sliced my fingers a couple of times lifting a fish.I dont hink I would go any higher on the pound test unless I new how it cast light plugs.

[Backbeach Jake]

Hose your reel with silicone spray. Cuts way down on wind knots, and thos that you do get come out easier.

[Swimmer]

I use 15 # and 30 # PP on my spinning setups and have no problems. Thats a good idea about the silicone though. Real good idea actually.

[Steve K]

PowerPro and rocks don't mix.

[EricW]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

Hose your reel with silicone spray. Cuts way down on wind knots, and thos that you do get come out easier.

When you say hose your reel, do you put a lot of silicone on the line too or just the spool? I was wondering what the silicone would do to the line. Makes sense to lube it I can see where it would cut down on wind knots. I hate that.

[GonnaCatchABig1]

Originally Posted by ilovetwofish

I use 30# power pro I have very few problems I fish it on all my rods from 7" to 10" i use plugs from a half ounce to 3 ounces and a couple of fours.I lost 1 4 ounce plug casting because of a frey sliced my fingers a couple of times lifting a fish.I dont hink I would go any higher on the pound test unless I new how it cast light plugs.

i get about 30-40 yrds tossing an unweighted 9" sluggo. that includes the leader knot banging through my eyes. and not putting any extra "omph" behind the casts.

if i really whipped it out without the leader knot there.. probably around 60. if that helps ya out at all.

also.. if i just cast a 3oz weight.. forget about it. i'll lose sight of it till it splashes. (thats actually probably more helpful info)