Power Pro to reel
- Stubble Jumper
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Power Pro to reel
Asking for your expert opinions:
I have used Power Pro line for the last four years and when I first started using it I would tie it directly to the reel. I read that you should tie on some monofilament to the reel and then link your Power Pro to the mono. I know that this is suppose to prevent the line from slipping on the reel. Last year I tied the mono on first but must admit that I never notice any significant difference. I'm putting new line on my reels and would appreciate your opinion before I put the new line on. Thanks in advance for your replies.
I have used Power Pro line for the last four years and when I first started using it I would tie it directly to the reel. I read that you should tie on some monofilament to the reel and then link your Power Pro to the mono. I know that this is suppose to prevent the line from slipping on the reel. Last year I tied the mono on first but must admit that I never notice any significant difference. I'm putting new line on my reels and would appreciate your opinion before I put the new line on. Thanks in advance for your replies.
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The new "phantom red" power pro....I have the 20lb on my spinning outfit. Landed alot of fish already. To go back to your first question....my spool is about 3/4 the way done up with something mono (it was already on the reel when I bought it), the last 1/4 is powerpro.
I retie a new 5 foot fluoro leader each time I go out. That way if I get hooked in bottom I break the leader instead of my friggn expensive powerpro. Also makes hook changes a bit easier. I like how the line sings to me, that sound it makes when you get a big fish on and you are pulling the line through you ealets in your rod. I also like the near zero stretch.
I find in windy days the line creates alot more resistance in the wind than normal mono. Makes things a bit more challenging especially when trying to flip a tube properly, but I made do.
Also, I finally found a pair fo scissors that cut powerpro easily on the first cut. These ACME titanium coated space age 3X stronger than steel, will even do your dishes scissors from staples. Curious what you guys use to cut PP?
I retie a new 5 foot fluoro leader each time I go out. That way if I get hooked in bottom I break the leader instead of my friggn expensive powerpro. Also makes hook changes a bit easier. I like how the line sings to me, that sound it makes when you get a big fish on and you are pulling the line through you ealets in your rod. I also like the near zero stretch.
I find in windy days the line creates alot more resistance in the wind than normal mono. Makes things a bit more challenging especially when trying to flip a tube properly, but I made do.
Also, I finally found a pair fo scissors that cut powerpro easily on the first cut. These ACME titanium coated space age 3X stronger than steel, will even do your dishes scissors from staples. Curious what you guys use to cut PP?
When I tie on the floro leaders I use the Uni knot. Seems to work well. On my spinning gear I find that the eyelets are not an issue (they are larger then casting rods). So basically the know does not get stuck.
However I only use like a 3' section of floro and try not to reel past the knot.
On my casting setup I use a small swivel and tie the floro to that using a uni knot. I can't reel past the swivel but I find the leader length to be manageble when casting and storing.
However I only use like a 3' section of floro and try not to reel past the knot.
On my casting setup I use a small swivel and tie the floro to that using a uni knot. I can't reel past the swivel but I find the leader length to be manageble when casting and storing.
I use the uni-uni knot, described in the book that comes with the powerpro.
It is easier to tie if you do one knot, pull it snug (but not overly tight), do the other knot, and then moisten and pull tight. I find that I need to do about extra turns to keep it secure (book says 4-5 mono side, 7-8 braid side - I use 8 each). I am tying my 20lb (6lb diameter) Powerpro to 8lb vanish.
I use as much leader as I can, but when I cast, my knot is not on the reel, its near the first eyelet, and it sails through. So my rod is 6'6", so I say my leader is roughly 5feet. Plus when I cast, my jig is also hanging a foot or two from my rod tip.
I would prefer a shorter leader, but I use it for ease of changing lures as well, and with only a 1 foot leader, I will have to retie a new leader after an hour if a change a few times. I also retie my leader every trip.
I found with the regular mono-mono knot, it slips too much, especially on my new powerpro.
It is easier to tie if you do one knot, pull it snug (but not overly tight), do the other knot, and then moisten and pull tight. I find that I need to do about extra turns to keep it secure (book says 4-5 mono side, 7-8 braid side - I use 8 each). I am tying my 20lb (6lb diameter) Powerpro to 8lb vanish.
I use as much leader as I can, but when I cast, my knot is not on the reel, its near the first eyelet, and it sails through. So my rod is 6'6", so I say my leader is roughly 5feet. Plus when I cast, my jig is also hanging a foot or two from my rod tip.
I would prefer a shorter leader, but I use it for ease of changing lures as well, and with only a 1 foot leader, I will have to retie a new leader after an hour if a change a few times. I also retie my leader every trip.
I found with the regular mono-mono knot, it slips too much, especially on my new powerpro.
Power Pro reel to reel to reel
This may seem like a lot of work but with all this talk, I'm thinking about unspooling the power pro from my baitcaster and adding some mono on to the start of it.
The spool is only about 1/2 full and it's new so I don't want to have it end up in a big tangle and have to throw it away.
I'm thinking about using an old spinning reel to take the line off the baitcaster, tying on some mono, doing the uni knot thing and then opening the bail and reeling the power pro back onto the baitcaster.
Am I doing horrible things to my power pro or should this work fairly smoothly.
Whadda ya think?
The spool is only about 1/2 full and it's new so I don't want to have it end up in a big tangle and have to throw it away.
I'm thinking about using an old spinning reel to take the line off the baitcaster, tying on some mono, doing the uni knot thing and then opening the bail and reeling the power pro back onto the baitcaster.
Am I doing horrible things to my power pro or should this work fairly smoothly.
Whadda ya think?
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Joey..adding some mono to the beggining of the reel will stop the usual slipping PP and braided lines seem to do.
Instead of a whole reel of PP, I'm going to respool 3/4 of mono and 1/4 braided line, just cause I'm a tightwad and will try to stretch the PP out longer due to cost.
If in doubt, try respooling with the braid from the getgo. You'll quickly see what I mean.
Instead of a whole reel of PP, I'm going to respool 3/4 of mono and 1/4 braided line, just cause I'm a tightwad and will try to stretch the PP out longer due to cost.
If in doubt, try respooling with the braid from the getgo. You'll quickly see what I mean.
Surprised that no one has mentioned a small piece of 2 way tape. No need for mono. and it never slips
. Also make life easy when reversing the line. I've been using 2 way tape since PP came out and have never had an issue with it at all. Now if your spooling up a large trolling reel, then I'd use the mono backing.
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Power Pro to reel
Thank you to all for your great replies. They have been very knowledgeable and a great help. Thank you again.