Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
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Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Wondering what people would recommend for braid to be used on a heavy outfit, casting lures between 80-160g?
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
I would stick with the power pro that you’ve got. 0.41 mm is showing as 88lb breaking strain, which will be fine for getting heavy lures out of snags. For my heavy lures up to 150g i use Berkley whiplash in 80lb in yellow which is showing at about 0.25 mm online. I’ve found it perfect, it casts well and knots well too. I have recently been trying Daiwa j braid in 40lb for a 15/50g rod. I’ve not used it much, but first impressions, I’m very happy with it.
Hope this helps
Jack
Hope this helps
Jack
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
0.41mm (65lb) will be fine for casting your lures, but if your main consideration is straightening hooks you might want to go up to 0.46mm 100lb. I have one reel spooled up with 0.56mm Power Pro for occasions when I'm expecting to get snagged.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
dimitri239 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03 2023 23:02 -Wondering what people would recommend for braid to be used on a heavy outfit, casting lures between 80-160g?
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
My mate uses 80 I use 100, both of us fish big imported lures. He catches more than me. Daiwa J braid in green.
Make some tests on the hooks you intend to use and go up 20lb or more for your reel line.
A breakout stick is advisable with really strong line, pulling on the reel will wreck it.
Good luck
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Mike J wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 13:09 -Yip....absolutely destroys rear drag baitrunnersdimitri239 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03 2023 23:02 -A breakout stick is advisable with really strong line, pulling on the reel will wreck it.Wondering what people would recommend for braid to be used on a heavy outfit, casting lures between 80-160g?
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Good luck
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
8 inch length of 15mm copper plumbing pipe is my breakout bar, as essential as unhooking tools really
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Thanks everyone. Good to know 0.41 powerpro should be enough.
Off to the States in a couple weeks so I'll see if there's any cheap offers on the 0.46 braid out there whilst I'm there.
I learnt about using a break out stick the hard way years ago when I walked backwards holding the spool of my crappy little reel at the time and managed to bust it.
Also nearly ended up with a 1oz lead embedded in my skull as I had mono on the spool which catapulted the lead towards me. Luckily managed to avoid it, through luck more than speedy reactions.
Off to the States in a couple weeks so I'll see if there's any cheap offers on the 0.46 braid out there whilst I'm there.
I learnt about using a break out stick the hard way years ago when I walked backwards holding the spool of my crappy little reel at the time and managed to bust it.
Also nearly ended up with a 1oz lead embedded in my skull as I had mono on the spool which catapulted the lead towards me. Luckily managed to avoid it, through luck more than speedy reactions.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Jack H wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 11:06 -Thanks Jack, do you find the whiplash in 0.25 handles lures that size ok and is durable enough etc.I would stick with the power pro that you’ve got. 0.41 mm is showing as 88lb breaking strain, which will be fine for getting heavy lures out of snags. For my heavy lures up to 150g i use Berkley whiplash in 80lb in yellow which is showing at about 0.25 mm online. I’ve found it perfect, it casts well and knots well too. I have recently been trying Daiwa j braid in 40lb for a 15/50g rod. I’ve not used it much, but first impressions, I’m very happy with it.
Hope this helps
Jack
I have looked at whiplash but it was the diameter that put me off.
Also are you using the new whiplash 8 strand or the original whiplash pro?
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
dimitri239 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 19:08 -I’ve found it’s very smooth to cast and beds on the spool nicely . When chucking heavy lures out not had any problems with it. My lure sessions are generally quite short, but I’d imagine it would stand up fine to a full day of chucking lures. It’s the 8 strand that I use. As said previously, if you are unsure you can always step up to 100lb if your waters are really snaggey.Jack H wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 11:06 -Thanks Jack, do you find the whiplash in 0.25 handles lures that size ok and is durable enough etc.I would stick with the power pro that you’ve got. 0.41 mm is showing as 88lb breaking strain, which will be fine for getting heavy lures out of snags. For my heavy lures up to 150g i use Berkley whiplash in 80lb in yellow which is showing at about 0.25 mm online. I’ve found it perfect, it casts well and knots well too. I have recently been trying Daiwa j braid in 40lb for a 15/50g rod. I’ve not used it much, but first impressions, I’m very happy with it.
Hope this helps
Jack
I have looked at whiplash but it was the diameter that put me off.
Also are you using the new whiplash 8 strand or the original whiplash pro?
Jack
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
old_school wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 16:09 -I use my landing net pole. Don't make crossed wraps though as braid can cut into itself under tension. Unlikely with thick stuff, but better not to take chances.8 inch length of 15mm copper plumbing pipe is my breakout bar, as essential as unhooking tools really
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Quite a timely example today. I got firmly snagged on 0.36mm (50lb) Power Pro and was cursing my decision to lob this lure on the lighter set-up when I had the heavy gear with 100lb PP with me. I wrapped the braid around my pliers and pulled for the expected break, but just as I expected it to bust the lure popped free. The 50lb PP had bent out a 3/0 Gamakatsu "magic eye" which are not a thin wire hook!
I can only assume that only the point had penetrated whatever it was. If it was buried in a sunken log up to the bend it would definitely have been goodbye for that lure.
I can only assume that only the point had penetrated whatever it was. If it was buried in a sunken log up to the bend it would definitely have been goodbye for that lure.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
davelumb wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 21:29 -Quite handy to know as I never realised it could damage itself like that. Cheers Daveold_school wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 16:09 -I use my landing net pole. Don't make crossed wraps though as braid can cut into itself under tension. Unlikely with thick stuff, but better not to take chances.8 inch length of 15mm copper plumbing pipe is my breakout bar, as essential as unhooking tools really
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Steve Dennington wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 21:42 -That will put my mind at ease at least if I stick to the .41mm powerpro.Quite a timely example today. I got firmly snagged on 0.36mm (50lb) Power Pro and was cursing my decision to lob this lure on the lighter set-up when I had the heavy gear with 100lb PP with me. I wrapped the braid around my pliers and pulled for the expected break, but just as I expected it to bust the lure popped free. The 50lb PP had bent out a 3/0 Gamakatsu "magic eye" which are not a thin wire hook!
I can only assume that only the point had penetrated whatever it was. If it was buried in a sunken log up to the bend it would definitely have been goodbye for that lure.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Jack H wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 21:22 -Thanks Jack, I'll have a look as I liked the original whiplash, always seemed very thin for the stated breaking strain though.dimitri239 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 19:08 -I’ve found it’s very smooth to cast and beds on the spool nicely . When chucking heavy lures out not had any problems with it. My lure sessions are generally quite short, but I’d imagine it would stand up fine to a full day of chucking lures. It’s the 8 strand that I use. As said previously, if you are unsure you can always step up to 100lb if your waters are really snaggey.Jack H wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 11:06 -Thanks Jack, do you find the whiplash in 0.25 handles lures that size ok and is durable enough etc.I would stick with the power pro that you’ve got. 0.41 mm is showing as 88lb breaking strain, which will be fine for getting heavy lures out of snags. For my heavy lures up to 150g i use Berkley whiplash in 80lb in yellow which is showing at about 0.25 mm online. I’ve found it perfect, it casts well and knots well too. I have recently been trying Daiwa j braid in 40lb for a 15/50g rod. I’ve not used it much, but first impressions, I’m very happy with it.
Hope this helps
Jack
I have looked at whiplash but it was the diameter that put me off.
Also are you using the new whiplash 8 strand or the original whiplash pro?
Jack
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Mike J wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 13:09 -I always forget to sort myself out a break out stick.dimitri239 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03 2023 23:02 -Wondering what people would recommend for braid to be used on a heavy outfit, casting lures between 80-160g?
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
My mate uses 80 I use 100, both of us fish big imported lures. He catches more than me. Daiwa J braid in green.
Make some tests on the hooks you intend to use and go up 20lb or more for your reel line.
A breakout stick is advisable with really strong line, pulling on the reel will wreck it.
Good luck
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Sounds like you’ve already made your mind up on the braid point but I stepped up to .40(80lb), from .32(50lb) on my up to 100g lure rod.
Definitely felt better suited to throwing that size lure for me.
Definitely felt better suited to throwing that size lure for me.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
dimitri239 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03 2023 23:02 -Best strength braid I have found for given diameter is Shimano Kairiki 8 Braid. 0.35mm is 87lb. Casts further than PowerPro, but not as abrasion resistant. It's available in four colours, although I'd avoid the yellow as that one fades to a cream colour quite quickly. The Green is OK though and the grey is the default choice.Wondering what people would recommend for braid to be used on a heavy outfit, casting lures between 80-160g?
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
Mark Phillips wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05 2023 16:52 -I'm seriously thinking about buying some, but frightened as being an old PP guy loldimitri239 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03 2023 23:02 -Best strength braid I have found for given diameter is Shimano Kairiki 8 Braid. 0.35mm is 87lb. Casts further than PowerPro, but not as abrasion resistant. It's available in four colours, although I'd avoid the yellow as that one fades to a cream colour quite quickly. The Green is OK though and the grey is the default choice.Wondering what people would recommend for braid to be used on a heavy outfit, casting lures between 80-160g?
I've always gone powerpro but happy to try something else if there's going to be any advantages.
I already have some powerpro in 0.41mm diameter if that would do?
I just want to be able to bend the hooks out if I end up getting snagged.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
davelumb wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 21:29 -old_school wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 16:09 -I use my landing net pole. Don't make crossed wraps though as braid can cut into itself under tension. Unlikely with thick stuff, but better not to take chances.8 inch length of 15mm copper plumbing pipe is my breakout bar, as essential as unhooking tools really
Yes, found that out the hard way!
I’m on 40kg PP with the Axiom (Komodo 364ss) and 100lb Cahira. A dozen wraps on the pipe in a spiral (so not overlapping) will normally pull out of anything
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Re: Heavy duty braid diameter/lbs
old_school wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05 2023 22:21 -davelumb wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 21:29 -old_school wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04 2023 16:09 -I use my landing net pole. Don't make crossed wraps though as braid can cut into itself under tension. Unlikely with thick stuff, but better not to take chances.8 inch length of 15mm copper plumbing pipe is my breakout bar, as essential as unhooking tools really
Yes, found that out the hard way!
I’m on 40kg PP with the Axiom (Komodo 364ss) and 100lb Cahira. A dozen wraps on the pipe in a spiral (so not overlapping) will normally pull out of anything