Stren Magibraid report

Post by **Ken K** » October 29th, 2003, 9:21 am

I'm not ready to pull it off and throw it away yet but one more trip might do the job.

I was using the 14 pound test and got two knots during the days fishing. One was 20-30 feet from the end of the line, I cut it out and retied and had another knot 10-15 feet up shortly thereafter. I may have had the spool overfilled. I definitely think I should have bought heavier line.

Post by **CSMarine** » October 29th, 2003, 9:45 am

Ken, heavier than 14Lb?

Post by **Ken K** » October 29th, 2003, 9:55 am

The 14 pound is the same diameter as 4 pound mono. It is kind of hard to deal with, especially in a 15 knot wind.

Post by **wevans** » October 29th, 2003, 9:58 am

That aint to bad then, only two knots in a 15 knot wind

Post by **Cranfield** » October 29th, 2003, 1:28 pm

For the last 4 years, I have used PowerPro in 10lb bs for perch lure fishing.
I have never had a wind knot.

IMO PowerPro is the best allround braid on the market, bar none.

Post by **Ken K** » October 29th, 2003, 2:00 pm

Cranfield, I will be certain to give it a try the next time I go "perch lure fishing".

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » October 29th, 2003, 2:29 pm

Ken I have the #65 spooled on two rigs, and so far so good. But since it does not good used alot its hard to say if or when it will have problems.

Post by **wevans** » October 29th, 2003, 2:31 pm

Ya been in the hooch again Don

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » October 29th, 2003, 3:41 pm

What you talkin about..

I gots two bottom rigs spooled with #65 but do not use them very often.

Post by **Cranfield** » October 29th, 2003, 3:59 pm

Sorry Ken, I should have been a bit clearer.

When lure fishing for northern pike , or sea fish, I use 30lb PowerPro, as I am throwing larger lures, often with wire traces.

Hoewever, perch fishing requires more finesse.
I am using a lighter rod, small very light lures like, mepps spoons , etc. and a 5lb bs flurocarbon trace.

I assumed this fishing was similar, to that which you were using the 14lb test for.
Hence my comment.

Post by **CSMarine** » October 30th, 2003, 8:54 am

Haven't tried braided since a few bad experences with Spider Wire back many years ago when it first came out. Dosn't PP or any of the new braids require a special Knot?

Post by **wevans** » October 30th, 2003, 9:04 am

When I used it last year I would tie a knot in the tail of my first knot in order ta keep it from working loose

jumper · Post by **jumper** » November 3rd, 2003, 2:04 pm

Use a palomar knot. No problems.

lightchop · Post by **lightchop** » November 3rd, 2003, 8:54 pm

Spinning reels, even the newest twist prevention ones, have a long way to go (maybe theyâ€™ll never get there) to handle so called, â€œmiracleâ€

Post by **Cranfield** » November 4th, 2003, 5:55 am

I,m not sure than small diameter lines of any sort, contribute to wind knots.
Being a regular user of low diameter mono reel line, from 2lb to 10lb bs I don,t experience wind knots.
I think it is more to do with casting action and conditions (wind).
Its important to balance the object being cast, with the tackle being used.
Frequently, the tackle is too heavy for the lure, causing a poor casting action.
Most anglers experience wind knots, when using fly rods with long mono leaders.
A poor action is unforgiven, in these circumstances.

I,m not sure where the Cajun Thunder bit came from, unless lightchop was scared by one when he was a baby.

The only person I know who uses a clicker, doesn,t use a CT, or kill trout.
He is also one of my heroes.