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#2169786 - 04/14/08 05:54 AM
50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 12/07/07
Posts: 126
Loc: carrollton, tx and gladewater,...
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got a question
have many of you guys actually been broken off with 50lb power pro braid? i have 50lb on 3 of my rigs and 65;b on one for real heavy flipping and hybrid fishing
but i have never had a problem fishing the 50lb stuff in the "rough"
is the 65lb stuff really necessary or is 50 enough?
just curious
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#2169844 - 04/14/08 06:20 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: tallentja]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 04/13/05
Posts: 4820
Loc: plano
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I have never broken 50lb. Because I do not throw it. I say when using braid, screw it why chance it. May as well go with 65. just my opinion.
Edited by THE202ZX (04/14/08 06:23 AM)
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#2169937 - 04/14/08 06:46 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: THE202ZX]
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Registered: 10/23/00
Posts: 4340
Loc: Grapevine, TX
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Lonnie Stanley recommends 40-50 on his Ribbits, but I have heard some of the pros use 80. I went with 50 on my frog stick, but I also don't have $100,000 on the line.
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#2169963 - 04/14/08 06:52 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: J.P. Greeson]
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Registered: 10/19/04
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Loc: Check your 6
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If you check the line for fraying on a regular basis, 50 won't break any easier than 65 when bass fishing.
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#2169964 - 04/14/08 06:52 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: J.P. Greeson]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 08/31/01
Posts: 1212
Loc: Tyler, TX, USA
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The only time I ever had a fish break 50 lb. braid was when one wrapped around a dock post, and I'm almost certain she probably cut my line on an exposed bolt. Otherwise, I have never broken off a fish on 50 lb braid, either Spiderwire Original (my favorite...but they apparently quit making it) or Power Pro.
And I have been using 50 lb braid since 1996...
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#2170010 - 04/14/08 07:01 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: Razorback]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 01/03/03
Posts: 511
Loc: Lubbock, TX
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With braid, I like the biggest pound test not because I am worried about breaking it. The bigger braid does not burry up in the spool as bad as the smaller diameter braid.
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#2170095 - 04/14/08 07:15 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: squib]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 06/04/04
Posts: 2158
Loc: DEL RIO, TEXAS
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I have broke 50 lb on several occasions on Falcon...dont seem to break as much with the 65.
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#2170210 - 04/14/08 07:38 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: txwhitetail]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 05/21/02
Posts: 560
Loc: San Antonio, Texas
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Why chance it! For a few dollars more use the 65#--
My .02
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#2170216 - 04/14/08 07:40 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: txwhitetail]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 03/26/08
Posts: 59
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I have seen my buddy break off with 50lb numerous times in thick stuff.
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#2170342 - 04/14/08 08:14 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: R T]
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Registered: 04/18/05
Posts: 2926
Loc: Waco
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50 lb power pro wont break, i have tried several times, your rod will break first.
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#2170352 - 04/14/08 08:18 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: Skeeter TZX 200]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 06/04/04
Posts: 2158
Loc: DEL RIO, TEXAS
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I am talking about when you pitch down in the middle of a bush YOU WILL break braid on the hookset...it is a combination of the hookset force as well as the braid being down thru all the limbs and getting rubbed wrong on a tree...65lb seems to hold up better to the abrasion...and i do retie regularly and take another 8-10 ft off...
JR
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#2170358 - 04/14/08 08:20 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: txwhitetail]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 04/18/05
Posts: 2926
Loc: Waco
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i have did that plenty of times txwhitetail on lake waco and it hasent broke yet and i dont retie like i should with braid.
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#2176829 - 04/15/08 09:08 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: Skeeter TZX 200]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 03/26/08
Posts: 59
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It would just break, but not on the hookset. Just using garbage spider wire
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#2177374 - 04/16/08 06:30 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: Bassalicious]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 11/27/05
Posts: 4031
Loc: Fort Worth
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I have seen my buddy break off with 50lb numerous times in thick stuff. I doubt that anyone is actually breaking the line--more than likely the knot was not tied correctly---what do you think hits harder--a 5 lb bass or a 30 lb redfish on the coast? I've landed numerous reds, striper, hybrids and yes even bass on 20lb braid and it doesnt break--I have used 50lb but that is mostly for kings and big reds--if you are breaking the line catching a bass I promise you that you are doing something wrong--dont blame the line.
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#2179373 - 04/16/08 03:38 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: ensignjason]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/22/07
Posts: 4379
Loc: Cherokee Shores Cedar Creek La...
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I only use 30 and 50# PP and have only had the 50 break once. I hooked a tree on the bottom of Hawkins by the dam. I managed to get the HUGE tree just out of arms reach of the boat, and the line broke. Thats the only time I have had PP break. Surprised I didnt break the rod. And yes Jason, the line actually broke. The only time I retie is when changing lures.
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#2179406 - 04/16/08 03:45 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: ensignjason]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 02/19/06
Posts: 1687
Loc: Central Texas
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I have seen my buddy break off with 50lb numerous times in thick stuff. I doubt that anyone is actually breaking the line--more than likely the knot was not tied correctly---what do you think hits harder--a 5 lb bass or a 30 lb redfish on the coast? I've landed numerous reds, striper, hybrids and yes even bass on 20lb braid and it doesnt break--I have used 50lb but that is mostly for kings and big reds--if you are breaking the line catching a bass I promise you that you are doing something wrong--dont blame the line. Jason, I'm going to have to disagree on this one. There were more than a few pros that reported breaking off on 50# and switching to heavier line at Falcon. It's not so much about what you're catching as it is about where you're catching them. My Buddy landed a 45 lb red on 12 lb mono fishing the coast, but I can guaranty with that same line he would have trouble landing a 5 lb bass on Falcon.
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#2180299 - 04/16/08 07:58 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: Robert R]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 11/27/05
Posts: 4031
Loc: Fort Worth
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Ok are they breaking it on a fish or a tree?? I can understand it breaking on a tree, stump, passing boat  but on a fish? I would have to see it to believe it. Maybe if the line was knicked on something. I really dont see 65 helping that much there--the diameter is going to be a little bigger so it will be slightly more abrasion resistant but not much. By the way 45 lb red on 12lb line is a HECK of a catch.
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#2180317 - 04/16/08 08:03 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: ensignjason]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 11/27/05
Posts: 4031
Loc: Fort Worth
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OK now if it is breaking on the fish--is it breaking at the knot? maybe a leader would help?? I could see that being possible if the braid is tied straight to the lure but it would still be tough. As far as the enviroment--what about people who catch 30-50 lb blues in HEAVY cover on 30-50 lb braid?
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#2180420 - 04/16/08 08:27 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: ensignjason]
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Registered: 07/04/01
Posts: 1717
Loc: San Antonio, TX
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Nope. Never have busted 50 lb unless I was hopelessly hung up, and breaking it ain't easy.
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#2180900 - 04/17/08 05:12 AM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: Rebbasser]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 11/27/05
Posts: 4031
Loc: Fort Worth
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Here is a report from Sport Fishing about the actual strength of braided line.--I listed the breaking point for 50lb PP
PowerPro1 SuperlineMoss green & white 64.8lb 130%
Now if someone out there thinks that they can put 65lb of pressure on an undamaged line WITH a good knot and break it--good luck -- aint happening-- sure aint happening with a 5lb sunfish attached to one end.
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#2183018 - 04/17/08 02:52 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: ensignjason]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/22/07
Posts: 4379
Loc: Cherokee Shores Cedar Creek La...
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My tree incident is the only time I have had braid break. I'm with you on the breaking on a hookset. Poor knot. I only use a palomar with all my lines, oh wait, I only use braid.
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#2183046 - 04/17/08 03:01 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: bassaholic022]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 11/27/05
Posts: 4031
Loc: Fort Worth
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I tried using a improved cinch knot on Fireline but it doesn't work--I guess because of the coating on it or something but it slips ever time with just a couple of lbs of pressure. One of the good things about a Palomar other than it wont slip is that the line goes over the eye of the hook twice.
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#2183051 - 04/17/08 03:02 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: bassaholic022]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 11/27/05
Posts: 4031
Loc: Fort Worth
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My tree incident is the only time I have had braid break. I'm with you on the breaking on a hookset. Poor knot. I only use a palomar with all my lines, oh wait, I only use braid. Bass DO you ever use a leader? If not-do you have much of a problem with the braid tangling in crank bait--happens to me alot but maybe because I use 20lb--little more limp than heavier stuff. THanks Jason
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#2183089 - 04/17/08 03:14 PM
Re: 50lb vs 65lb power pro braid
[Re: ensignjason]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/22/07
Posts: 4379
Loc: Cherokee Shores Cedar Creek La...
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No leader. I thought treble hooks got tangled in everything. I have the same problem with trebles. It's just the nature of the beast. If a treble can get tangled, it will.
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