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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13331442 11/04/19 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by fivebites
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Your gonna have issues with that heavy of braid. 10-20lb is best for where your at I would suggest 10lb braid to 8lb leader power pro supper slick is pretty nice on the spinning rods

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Downsize to 10 lb fluoro, maybe 12 at most and get more bites. Set drag appropriately and it will still bring em in.


Looks like a trip to Academy is in my near future! (Dang, and I did such a good job of loading the line of without any twist!)



Yeah. Jake is spot on about the braid. I use 20 lb max and LOVE the PowerPro Super Slick or P-Line Teflon Coated is awesome too. It does make a difference. Casts a little further and no noise. I adjust my fluorocarbon based on water clarity. Sometimes down to 8 lb if water is super clear.


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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: herbsteiner] #13331602 11/04/19 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by herbsteiner
Randy, if I recall correctly, you weren't gonna let me in your boat with a fairy wand... but you relented at the last minute! roflmao But that was your previous boat. I'm glad you've seen the light with the spinning rod in your NEW, IMPROVED ride!

I've since acquired two GLX spinning rods that are really sweet and ultra-sensitivo. thumb


A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do Herb! Just takes some of us longer than others. You need to get out and take a ride in the new one. Before I sell it and get me a new Eyra!

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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13331628 11/04/19 12:09 PM
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If your right handed don’t reel, with reel up turning handle backwards. Reeling with left hand is Easiest for me doesn’t feel right reeling spinning reel with right hand.

Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332114 11/04/19 09:14 PM
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You’ll be fine with the 30 lb braid, but will probably want to lower your leader to 8-10 lb test. Fish Belton and Travis and have done just fine with that.




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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332124 11/04/19 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fivebites
Bought me a fairy wand. Hate to do it, but in these deep, very clear water lakes I guess it's gotta happen. Picked up an IM8 7' Quantam rod and a Shimano 2500 Sedona. Loaded her up with 30# power pro and a 10' leader of 15# invisx. Dang...I sound like a Scott Martin fishing show. By the way Dicks in Cedar Park had the rod on sale for $33.97 and price matched Tackle Warehouse price on the reel at $49.97. Probably not the best rig for under a hundo, but it's what I got. Now let the line twist and backlash process begin! LOL. Anyone ever used either one of these rod/reel?


If you like the reel, I have two you can buy cheap. Great reels by the way

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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332141 11/04/19 09:43 PM
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I use 30. I like the diameter of the braid close to the same as my floro leader.

The slick braid didnt work for me, it frays, tangles and is too thin and slick for leader to floro for me.

Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332156 11/04/19 09:56 PM
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For the guys that fish with 10 and 20lb braid, Do yall not have a problem with the line digging into the reel after catching a fish/getting hung? (Serious question, I haven't went that light on my bass setups). I used 20lb on my heavy cover jig poles for crappie, but usually used the 30lb on my bass setups.

Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332236 11/04/19 11:42 PM
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No not usually but it has happened. I Use a 20’ leader or longer of 8# line. My problem is usually caused by the knot. It really has to be tiny or it will get caught in the braid on the spool or won’t go thru my micro guides cleanly. I went out with J. Biggs a few years ago and he told me that it would become my favorite rod and he was right. I rarely drop shot but I use that rod every time that I go out. Had to buy a second for when my line breaks off too short to keep using.

Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332280 11/05/19 12:05 AM
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I drop shot all the time, the rod is always on the deck. I tried the light braid but didnt like it, the small diameter causes issues for me and wind effected it too much. I go with 40-50# braid (currently using suffix 832, even went with high-vis this time) and I have a 20-24' leader of 8# flouro. the only issue I eve have is the weight breaking loose, and for some reason it it always the smaller fish that end up shaking the weight off.

If you enjoy catching fish then you will probably like the throwing a drop shot, otherwise you probably wasted your money cheers

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30# braid is fine, any smaller will give you troubles. But definitely go down on the leader. 8-10lb is what you want

Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332610 11/05/19 04:05 AM
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I’ve never had a problem with smaller braid or slick braids. Sure, after time they wear out and I replace them. It casts so far and no noise.


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Drop the leader size to 12lb, tie on a Ned rig head with a TRD bait and whack'em! thumb


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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: fivebites] #13332794 11/05/19 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fivebites
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I have that reel on a kistler. I beat snakes away from boat with it and occasionally crappie fish with it.


So you just being a wiseazz or does that reel suck? I didn't want to spend a ton on the first one just in case I hate it. Which I do, in general, but it's a must down here.

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Re: Finally gave in. [Re: NELA Bassguy] #13332798 11/05/19 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NELA Bassguy
For the guys that fish with 10 and 20lb braid, Do yall not have a problem with the line digging into the reel after catching a fish/getting hung? (Serious question, I haven't went that light on my bass setups). I used 20lb on my heavy cover jig poles for crappie, but usually used the 30lb on my bass setups.

I do have that problem. Didn't think about going up to 30# line to correct it. Good tip, thanks.

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Originally Posted by TxRanger1
Originally Posted by NELA Bassguy
For the guys that fish with 10 and 20lb braid, Do yall not have a problem with the line digging into the reel after catching a fish/getting hung? (Serious question, I haven't went that light on my bass setups). I used 20lb on my heavy cover jig poles for crappie, but usually used the 30lb on my bass setups.

I do have that problem. Didn't think about going up to 30# line to correct it. Good tip, thanks.

It will definitely fix it. I went from 30 to 20 and have since gone back to 30




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