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Braid + frog issue
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05/25/11 04:15 PM
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TtownBassDude
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Bought some 60lb braid for my pro qualifier reel to throw on my frog pole. The braid is so thick that my casting is limited severely. Is there any adjustments to help the braid less frictionless and increase casting distance and accuracy?
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: TtownBassDude]
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05/25/11 04:21 PM
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JPost
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What kind of braid are you using? I throw Suffix and have no problems. You might spray some line conditioner on but as far as adjustment the only thing I do differiantly with braid is back-off the drag a bit and that doesn't effect casting.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: TtownBassDude]
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05/25/11 04:21 PM
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Paul Rogers
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I use 30# just for that reason. And even that seems a little too thick still. As tough as that stuff is, you could probably get away with less.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: FiShtick]
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05/25/11 04:21 PM
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Barn
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Try KVD line conditioner.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: Barn]
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05/25/11 04:22 PM
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Tiltman
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power pro 65 always and no issues
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: Tiltman]
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05/25/11 04:25 PM
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TtownBassDude
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Im throwing 65 power pro, would adding some fluro to the spool help it maybe?
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: Tiltman]
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05/25/11 04:25 PM
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brokenjeep
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I throw 65lb and throw just as far as 30lb.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: brokenjeep]
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05/25/11 04:28 PM
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Dwain Batey Kayak Bass Fishing
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Using power pro 65# i can throw much farther than I can get a good hookset, I rarely throw the frog more than 20 yards away from me.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: MeatwoFeet]
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05/25/11 04:47 PM
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EastTexasBassin
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I use 50 to 65lb PowerPro and I can throw it just as far as anything else. KVD line conditioner does help, especially if you put a bit on your rod guides.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: Tiltman]
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05/25/11 04:59 PM
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FiShtick
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power pro 65 always and no issues +1
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: FiShtick]
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05/25/11 05:08 PM
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Jay Kendrick
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turn all your mag breaks off and use your thumb for casting controll. takes a few trips to get used to but once you get used to it you can skip it way under docks and trees and stuff where most people can't get to with a topwater bait. I use 50# power pro or spiderwire stealth and never have issues.
Last edited by JayKendrick; 05/25/11 05:09 PM.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: Jay Kendrick]
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05/25/11 05:28 PM
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Forever Fishing
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I've been thrwoing 50# power pro for years on my frog rod with out issues. Like JK said, try adjusting your breaks.
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Re: Braid + frog issue
[Re: Forever Fishing]
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05/25/11 05:31 PM
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nitroslim
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power pro up to 65lb. I like the red for the frogs, dont know why. No probs with casting on the quantum pt
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