Power Pro woes

[caseycook]

Hey Casey, do you get the same distance casting with the 12lb Big Game mono?

I don't see a noticeable difference in casting distance between mono and braid. Others might argue differently though.

I use mono on my topwater rods and with twitchbaits - basically any lure that you can "walk". I like having the extra stretch in my line when setting the hook with these lures. Braid doesn't stretch and I think it's too easy to rip a trout's mouth open when setting the hook with braid using tw's and twitchbaits. Plus, most of the time with these baits, the fish are actually hooking themselves.

On my jig and TSS rods, I'll have braid on because a lot of times the fish will hit a long way from the boat. The line won't stretch (whereas mono would) and allows for the hook to penetrate better (just my opinion). When fish are a long ways from the boat, you don't have to worry about ripping their mouth open with an aggresive hook-set.

Braid can be a PITA though because backlashes aren't easily picked out and because it's expensive. Berkley Big Game is affordable, dependable, and does the job at a fraction of the cost.

I've also heard that instead of buying braid, some people will simply upgrade to 15-20 lb test mono because it won't stretch nearly as much as 10-12 lb will. Just my thoughts - hope it helps.

[Reel Slow]

PP has had some bad batches with breaking problems. Call to complain. A buddy had same problem with a spool, not guides etc. He called and they sent him 2 new spools.

[Chalk]

I broke 20 lb Suffix twice this weekend...Once in the yard with a spoon minus a hook, not sure if it landed in Georgia or Alabama . The second time it broke was Sunday with a Manns Minus One. I was able to track it down. The line broke at the terminal connection of the 20 lb Triple Fish fluorocarbon leader and the braid. Knot was carefully moistened/spit on & licked prior to tightening. I ran down the lure expecting to see the mono was broken, but the braid broke @ the knot on the braid side.

A shot of the knot...that fuzz to the left is the braid tag end and the mono tag end to the right. Even braid can't handle me, to much power.

[jsuber]

I put Trilene Mono 10 lb test on two Stradic 3000 reels with 8' Terramar rods for fishing on Sunday. I concluded "I hate Mono". I could not wait to put the braid back on and yes I use Power Pro. I think all the braids are made of materials by Honeywell and each company decides wether to use seven strands or 6 and wether to twist them 5 times per inch or 7, and I like the way Power Pro puts it together. It lays on the reel and does not flop out and around the reel when I open the bail. PP does not create friction as it passes through the rod eyes. It cast further, and you can spool more on a reel than mono. Its also stronger. My favorite knot for tieing braid to flouro is the Albright knot ( http://www.animatedknots.com/albright/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ), and I will use a triple surgeon ( http://www.animatedknots.com/surgeonsjo ... dknots.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )when I'm in a hurry.

Power pro site uses this version of the Albright but they write using 25-30 wraps and I think that should be 8-10 wraps. 8 wraps is what I have on all my reels and I have no problems so far.

I like to use the equivalent line test. If you usually use 10 lb test and 2lb Power Pro is equivalent to 10 lb mono, I will use the much smaller 2lb Power Pro and have more line on my reel, and because the power pro is lighter per 10 feet than the mono, it cast much further and quieter. I also don't have to set the hook when I hook up Redfish, just lift the rod and the fish is hooked up.

You should decide whats best for you and creates the fewst headaches and go with that. I'm not sponosred by any of those line companies, and I use whats best for me.

[MrGreenJeans]

There are rumors of some counterfeit power pro out there so beware guys


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[captkeyser]

I fish with Big Game 10-12lb mono on all my bait casters and use Power Pro on my spinners. I have never had a problem with Power Pro. They key is to tie a mono leader. If the leader is not the there, then the Power Pro will break when setting the hook because it has zero give. The mono works as a shock leader. I tie about six feet of 15lb Big Game via Blood Knot to 10lb test Power Pro. I have had the mono leader break occasionally, but never the actual Power Pro.

[BayGator]

uni to uni knot with 10lb power pro and 15-20 lb ande flurocarbon leader. I have never had a knot fail or the PP break above the leader!!! Good stuff!!

[Good Times]

uni to uni knot with 10lb power pro and 15-20 lb ande flurocarbon leader. I have never had a knot fail or the PP break above the leader!!! Good stuff!!

Thanks BG. I've used the uni to uni and had the power pro break and the leader break. Both at the knot. This particular instance I was using spro swivels and it broke above the swivel. The second time the PP broke was about 6 inches above the swivel. I had a knot in my line on the spool though. That's probably what did it. I'll let you know. I'm going Friday and will be slinging it all morning.