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Using braid for spinning

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  • 09-03-2014 7:41pm
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    popsy09
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    When spinning for salmon do people use braid or mono ??

    I'm currently using mono but I am thinking of converting due to the braid having zero memory and won't kink and weaken like the mono , I change my gut every few weeks due to this

    I have caught many a fish on the mono but might give the braid a try

    Any thoughts ??


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    When spinning for salmon do people use braid or mono ??

    I'm currently using mono but I am thinking of converting due to the braid having zero memory and won't kink and weaken like the mono , I change my gut every few weeks due to this

    I have caught many a fish on the mono but might give the braid a try

    Any thoughts ??

    I recently changed over to braid not for salmon though and its a dream to fish with,you can cast A lot further and feel every little knock on the line,expensive stuff though but durable,its recommended you reverse it on your spool after a while but should last years.


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    popsy09
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    beano345 wrote: »
    I recently changed over to braid not for salmon though and its a dream to fish with,you can cast A lot further and feel every little knock on the line,expensive stuff though but durable,its recommended you reverse it on your spool after a while but should last years.

    I was told spiderwire was the one to go for , what are you using ?

    Seems like it's cheaper from the states on eBay so might make a purchase


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    I was told spiderwire was the one to go for , what are you using ?

    Seems like it's cheaper from the states on eBay so might make a purchase

    I'm using Berkeley whiplash crystal was 30 euro I think for 300 yards,it seems far cheaper on Amazon and eBay if you look around you can pick up 300 metres of it for even cheaper especially Japan but you could be waiting a while for it to arrive,I've read spiderwire is great and pro-power braid.


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    Reedsie
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    Be careful buying from eBay and even Amazon. A lot of crap braid in fake packaging doing the rounds, imitating the big names like Power-Pro and Spiderwire.

    It's one thing I'd advise you buy from a good retailer.


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    popsy09
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    stupid question but does colour matter ? there seems to be red/green/yellow/grey

    going to purchase tonight as soon as i can make my mind up ha

    anyone find any better value than this
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Pro-Braid-Vermilion-Red-30-lb-300-yards-NEW-/350995775847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b8fa8167

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPIDERWIRE-STEALTH-CAMO-Braid-Fishing-Line-30LB-300YD-SS30C-300-/371018903523?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5662732fe3


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    stupid question but does colour matter ? there seems to be red/green/yellow/grey

    going to purchase tonight as soon as i can make my mind up ha

    anyone find any better value than this
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Pro-Braid-Vermilion-Red-30-lb-300-yards-NEW-/350995775847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b8fa8167

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPIDERWIRE-STEALTH-CAMO-Braid-Fishing-Line-30LB-300YD-SS30C-300-/371018903523?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5662732fe3

    Are you using a fluorocarbon or mono leader with it?


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    popsy09
    Registered Users Posts: 660 ✭✭✭popsy09


    beano345 wrote: »
    Are you using a fluorocarbon or mono leader with it?

    I have spools of both so whichever I find works best i suppose


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    I have spools of both so whichever I find works best i suppose

    Might be cheaper to get it here and less the wait and postage and packing charge:

    http://www.tackledirectireland.ie/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7&zenid=akcbgnlkkt8lr7hgdekmqs4qu0

    As far as colour I'm not to sure I've read some anglers like red and yellows to see were their lure is landing(I got white and its hard to make out) with a fluorocarbon or mono leader as to not spook the fish if they see it, but that seems another debate altogether.


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    popsy09
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    beano345 wrote: »
    Might be cheaper to get it here and less the wait and postage and packing charge:

    http://www.tackledirectireland.ie/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7&zenid=akcbgnlkkt8lr7hgdekmqs4qu0

    As far as colour I'm not to sure I've read some anglers like red and yellows to see were their lure is landing(I got white and its hard to make out) with a fluorocarbon or mono leader as to not spook the fish if they see it, but that seems another debate altogether.

    Think I want to go for the red ,I'll see if I can find it here if not I'll order the one from eBay

    Thanks for help


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    Think I want to go for the red ,I'll see if I can find it here if not I'll order the one from eBay

    Thanks for help

    Just as a last tip its recommended to put a piece of masking tape around your spool(when's it empty) to stop the braid slipping and to slightly underfill the spool to avoid wind knots.


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    weatherbyfoxer
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    I use all braid for lure fishing for pike, perch and trout,deadbaiting for pike and long range feeder fishing

    I use from 12lb-70lb stuff best makes are powerpro, Berkley whiplash and sufix

    One thing to consider is braid does not cope with rubbing of rocks as well as mono also hook pulls can be a problem if your not carefully and dont have the cluch of your reel set correctly but the benefits out way the negatives

    casts farther, possible to fish heavy breaking strain with fine diameter, can use shallower spool reels, lasts longer than mono,no stretch means you can feel if your lure working correctly and not covered in weed or anyting and excellent bite indication when bait fishing


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    popsy09
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    Went for the vermillion red power pro 300yards 24e delivered


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    Went for the vermillion red power pro 300yards 24e delivered

    That's not a bad price were did you get it? I have another reel I want to fill with braid


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    popsy09
    Registered Users Posts: 660 ✭✭✭popsy09


    beano345 wrote: »
    That's not a bad price were did you get it? I have another reel I want to fill with braid

    That link above there coming from the states


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    tin79
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    Went for the vermillion red power pro 300yards 24e delivered

    I would have suggested power pro alright. A friend was in the states a while back (6 years back!) and bought miles of the stuff in bulk spools. Its still keeping us going.


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    Reedsie
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    Paddy_R wrote: »
    Be careful buying from eBay and even Amazon. A lot of crap braid in fake packaging doing the rounds, imitating the big names like Power-Pro and Spiderwire.

    It's one thing I'd advise you buy from a good retailer.

    Just to highlight this point again:

    http://www.powerpro.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/power_pro_v2/info/counterfeit_warning.html

    and




    The cheapest PowerPro available online is fake.


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    popsy09
    Registered Users Posts: 660 ✭✭✭popsy09


    With regards my purchase from a reputable seller in eBay from America do you think I should email asking if it's genuine ? Paying through paypal at least you have some come back so I'm not too worried


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    With regards my purchase from a reputable seller in eBay from America do you think I should email asking if it's genuine ? Paying through paypal at least you have some come back so I'm not too worried

    In fairness that braid in the video is ridiculously cheap think he said $9!


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    popsy09
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    beano345 wrote: »
    In fairness that braid in the video is ridiculously cheap think he said $9!


    i didnt even watch it :p sure we see what happens , only downfall is 30 days it could take on shipping he says so ill be on the mono awile yet ha ha


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    beano345
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    i didnt even watch it :p sure we see what happens , only downfall is 30 days it could take on shipping he says so ill be on the mono awile yet ha ha

    I'd say its OK If he's a reputable seller I'm waiting on stuff myself on eBay from a reputable seller who was sound to deal with and has consistent great feedback,sent me the tracking number of the shipment and its on the way...happy days :)


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    .red.
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    popsy09 wrote: »
    i didnt even watch it :p sure we see what happens , only downfall is 30 days it could take on shipping he says so ill be on the mono awile yet ha ha

    If you bought from fishermans source on ebay then your ok. Ive gotten braid off him a few times and its been all good. Usually takes about 8-10 days for delivery. His price for 300yards delivered is usually just a tiny bit more than 130/150 yards in local shops so good value.


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    tin79
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    Paddy_R wrote: »
    Just to highlight this point again:

    http://www.powerpro.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/power_pro_v2/info/counterfeit_warning.html

    and

    The cheapest PowerPro available online is fake.

    I wouldn't buy any branded products from China on eBay. The black market in China is too common still.


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    Fisherman
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    I use Powerpro braid in 66lb breaking strain and what Beano345 and Weatherbyfoxer above say is spot on advice for it's use. I can recommend this seller on Ebay, I buy all my braid from him and it's top notch. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390614053680


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    popsy09
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    This arrived this morning quite impressed with it so far the diameter of it with a high breaking strain is impressive

    One question when I'm spinning will I just tie the braid to the swifel and run the mono/ flourocarbon off that with the spinner but I would be restricted on the length then

    Or is there a knot to tie the braid to the mono /flourocarbon

    Thanks as always


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    Jim from Cork
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Jim from Cork


    Try either the Albright (or a variation) or the Yucatan.
    I was an Albright fan until I learned the Yuca...a great knot and easy to when you are on the water.
    http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/yucatan-knot/
    http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/albright-special/


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    popsy09
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