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 Braided Line
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06/26/15 07:19 PM
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B Reynolds
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I'm sure this has been asked before but I was not able to find it. What braided line do you like to throw in 40 to 60 lbs test. I spooled on some Spyder wire that I bought at Academy on a new reel and tried it with a 1/2 oz swim jig. The line seemed like it would dig in to the spool when reeling in or would dig in when casting. All I know for sure is when you would cast it, it would hang up and really make a mess. I originally was setting this rod up to fish an umbrella rig that I bought. I'm looking to put something else on. What do you all like in a braid. Thanks.
Billy Reynolds 2015 Nitro Z8 w/250 Pro XS PB 10 lbs, 4 oz. at Alan Henry, 06/23/16. 11:30am. New PB 11 lbs, 5 oz. at O.H.Ivie, 03/03/17. 6:16pm. 
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Re: Braided Line
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06/26/15 07:35 PM
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DEFMP
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Re: Braided Line
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06/26/15 07:38 PM
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RudyDep
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I use Power Pro 50lb. When you spool your reel, make sure to use a little mono backing then put the braid on TIGHT!!!
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Re: Braided Line
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06/26/15 07:49 PM
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timwins31
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Power Pro. Avoid Spiderwire. It's junk.
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Re: Braided Line
[Re: B Reynolds]
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06/26/15 08:20 PM
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Fish Killer
Big Sexy
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Big Sexy
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65 lb PowerPro has never let me down.
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Re: Braided Line
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06/26/15 08:37 PM
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Redfoxone
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Sunline FX, and any braid has to be wound tight.
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Re: Braided Line
[Re: B Reynolds]
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06/26/15 08:43 PM
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catslayer
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For a swim jig my advice is power pro 40lb test, you can cast it a MILE. Or samurai braid 55lb test, it is probably the better option actually but more expensive.
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Braided Line
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06/26/15 08:58 PM
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El Skeeter
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Power Pro 50#for me, wife uses Suffix 50# Braid 832 says it doesn't dig
into itself, better casting, and fewer backlashes.
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Re: Braided Line
[Re: B Reynolds]
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06/27/15 01:27 AM
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B Reynolds
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Thanks guys! Just picked a spool of Power Pro at Academy. Thanks again for the help!
Billy Reynolds 2015 Nitro Z8 w/250 Pro XS PB 10 lbs, 4 oz. at Alan Henry, 06/23/16. 11:30am. New PB 11 lbs, 5 oz. at O.H.Ivie, 03/03/17. 6:16pm.
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Re: Braided Line
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06/27/15 02:25 AM
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Topwater2
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FishKen
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Re: Braided Line
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06/27/15 07:00 PM
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Fork-LegendV21
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Power pro is the only braid I use
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Re: Braided Line
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06/28/15 04:06 AM
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Roll Tide Ranger
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Anybody throwing braid on a finesse type Texas rig? I use copoly now for finesse but considering giving braid a shot on a spinning reel set up just to eliminate breaking off due to line abrasions because I am terrible about re-tying.
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Re: Braided Line
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06/28/15 04:20 AM
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Prat85
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