Posted By: wojlandry89
BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/18/09 10:27 PM
Im looking for a new reel to put braid on to use for c-rig and frogs and jigs.... what would yall suggest is the best reel for the job?
Posted By: Bigron119
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/18/09 10:30 PM
Spinning or Casting?
There really is no difference in the casting reels using braid vs. mono/fluoro. Just use your normal reel. Put some mono backing on the spool so the braid won't spin around the spool arbor. This will also allow you to spool up 2 reels with the high price braid. You really only need 50 yds on your casting reel or half of the amount on the braid package spool you purchase.
Posted By: wojlandry89
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/19/09 03:12 AM
casting.... i didnt know if some people had certain baitcasters they liked braid on...
Posted By: 361V
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/19/09 03:38 AM
woj, I always hated casting with braid but the strenth and sensitivity is hard to beat. I put mine on a Revo SX and started using KVD line conditioner. The line casts great!
Posted By: Chris Vickers
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/19/09 03:42 AM
I ahve mainly Shimano Citicas and love em, Braid works great and they wont break the bank. I have it on a Revo Premier and does super well too but more expensive
Posted By: KingwoodCat
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/19/09 08:39 PM
Im looking for a new reel to put braid on to use for c-rig and frogs and jigs.... what would yall suggest is the best reel for the job?
The cheapest, oldest thing you have. Why tear up a brand new real with braid.
Posted By: Ezdaar
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/19/09 09:18 PM
Anything with steel or some form of hard plating where the line runs through the reel.
Also soak the line in water for a couple hours to sften it up some.. That helps break up the crusty dye's so that its not near as abrasive.
I have been wrapping my braid one time around a round screwdriver shaft while spooling my reels..
It busts the dye up really well and helps break the braid in ALOT faster.
Posted By: daddystog
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/20/09 03:14 AM
I have the Quantum Energy e770pts burner 7.0:1 gear ratio, found it on sale @ acadamy $89, It's been great, I use it with braid for flippin jigs and creatures in the really heavy stuff, no problems
Posted By: bassitup
Re: BEST REEL FOR BRAID??? - 11/20/09 03:19 AM
all my quantams have. whichever reel you put it on is the best reel for you.