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Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? #5497209 11/09/10 02:49 AM
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I've never used Braid and I want to give it a shot. What LB test do you guys use for flipping and pitching. Also what brand is the best in your eye's? Does braid sink, or float like mono?

Thanks for the tips fella's


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Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Jake B.] #5497216 11/09/10 02:51 AM
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65# power pro floats

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Jake B.] #5497221 11/09/10 02:53 AM
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I'm using pline spectra braid....never had an issue with it, wears well and is very stout. Most tests have shown power pro to be the best, but I've never tried it. Have tried a few others, and have never had a reason to switch from pline spectra. 50lb test is great for me, others will tell you 65. If I need 65lb braid to winch a fish out, I shoulda been quicker on the hookset IMHO


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Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Chad Miller] #5497226 11/09/10 02:54 AM
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50lb power pro

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Rick Paradis] #5497316 11/09/10 03:18 AM
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50lb power pro hands down is perfect

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: BIRD FLIPPIN] #5497410 11/09/10 03:53 AM
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Here is another dumb question... Is braid pretty sensitive? Can you feel every tick, or do you really have to be paying attention and watching your line?

Thanks again.


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u can feel more with braid

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: bassguy1986] #5497431 11/09/10 04:01 AM
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Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Fish Killer] #5497472 11/09/10 04:12 AM
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80 sufix

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: BIRD FLIPPIN] #5497483 11/09/10 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted By: BIRD FLIPPIN
50lb power pro hands down is perfect


Yeah lol. Spider wire is good too.

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Choke Canyon Boy] #5497488 11/09/10 04:19 AM
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50/65lb power pro

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65 lb power pro

Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Dwain Batey Kayak Bass Fishing] #5497577 11/09/10 05:07 AM
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You can tie the braid directly to your bait, right? You don't have to have a leader, correct?


Re: Okay folks... What size and brand Braid are you using for flipping? [Re: Choke Canyon Boy] #5497694 11/09/10 06:55 AM
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actually use floro


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Braid floats and is the most sensetive. Many like heavy (25 lb)flourocarbon because it sinks but carefull attention to detail with the knots is a must and it is very stiff when compared to braid requiring use of line conditioner to make it as manageable as possible. The two times I have tried Power Pro I have broke it with in the first 30 min of use on a fresh spool but it does hold its color well from what I understand it does have huge following just not by me. Suffix performance braid is my preference and I use it in 20-80 lb test depending conditions. In North Texas where you are a braid 40-50 lb test will cover a good variety of conditions without being the size of a rope and use palomar knots with braid.


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