Braided line on spinning reel. Yay,Nay?

[doublel]

Has anyone used the braided lines on a spinning reel. Any problems? It would seem as though the small diameter and no memory would make it work well, but I would sure like to hear some IFISH opinions.

[Rusty]

Doublel,

Interesting that you should post an inquiry on braided line on a spinning reel. I was also very skeptical about this, but after using it on a trip on the Siletz, I am a believer.

I just installed 140 yds of Power Pro on Monday on a Shimano spinning reel for use in low water.

The line is 30# test with the diameter of 8# mono. The results were remarkable. It never twisted or looped as I predicted. The feel of the bottom was easier than on mono and no stretch on the strike. It was a total success.

Now I am sure there are those who will be very vocal in their opposition to this type of line on a spinning reel. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. I am confident you will be pleased.

Rusty

[ultralight]

Well, it depends on what type of fishing you plan on doing with it. I use spectra line for bobber and jig fishing and just love the sensitivity and floatability.

[Stew]

Without a doubt yes! When fishing bobber/jig I use a mono leader. I know Mark of First Cast Jigs sometimes ties his jigs directly to his jigs...instant hookset

[salmurai]

doublel
I've been using fireline on Shimano 2000s and 4000s and it works just fine. Increased sensitivity while drift fishing and it floats for bobber fishing. I don't like the humming(sawing) sound some of the others make while retrieving. I use the green fireline so I can see it better and a fluorocarbon leader. I carry a kevlar fillet glove to wear inside a canvas glove when I have to break off and the leader won't give. Try them, I'm sure you'll like them. Good Luck....

[ampersat]

i've tried 20# and 25# power pro on spinning reels for jigs and i've got mixed reviews for you. without the memory, you have to "force" it off of the spool, resulting in affecting the jig. i don't know if it's hampering my success because i haven't been very successful with jigs just yet (i'm still dialing it in). it doesn't float on its own, it's neutral. a little floatant goes a long way though. it's a lot lighter in the wind than mono and very easy to mend compared to mono. with near zero stretch, i can see why folks would like it for drifting. i don't know that i'm going to stick with it for jigs. i've got a spool of 20# i'd be willing to give you if you're interested.

[DanS]

Negative on braids for float fishing for me. I fished the 30lb/8 lb dia. Powerpro last weekend on one rod and 10 lb. Ande low-vis green with musclin on the other rod last weekend while jig fishing. I gotta tell ya, I still like the mono better.

[Wild Chrome]

For steelhead fishing, I see no need for such heavy lines as what the above people are using. I use 14 lb Fireline on a Stradic 2000 and love it. Tie a Palomar knot to a swivel and use 12 lb Maxima for a leader and your set. I've given up entirely on mono for my main line.

[Jeffhead]

I am sold on the braid on the spinning reels. I used 10 lb Power Pro all fall on mine and landed some fine kings (25, 26, and 27 lb)bobber and egg fishing. Love the sensitivty and how it floats, made mending a breeze. Dan S, try the lighter line, I think you will like it, the 30 lb is what I run on my plug rod and can see that it would be a pain for bobber and jigs...oh ya give me a hollar, we haven't talked in a dogs age!!!
Good luck and tight lines, Jeff :grin: :grin:

[First Bite]

I use both mono and braided lines on my float rods. Twenty-pound Power Pro for the mainline with a 10# leader of maxima is what I like to run when I'm using a sliding set-up. For fixed I use straight mono.

After losing several incidental Springers in June of last year because the line broke, I switched from 8# mono to running Power Pro right to the jig. I landed every Springer from there on. I liked it so well that I continued to use it in the Fall for Chinook and it worked great. If you're familar with the depth of the water you're fishing, you won't lose very many jigs. My drag is set at the same level as it is when I use mono so I'm not over stressing the rod.
Mark

[doublel]

Thanks a bunch for all the good input from you fellow IFishers. I was thinking of trying the braided line on a spinning real for the Bank Plunking for springers. I normally use a level wind but have a torn rotator cuff and the casting distance required with the level wind really gets the shoulder. I can cast with my left arm with the spinning rod. Think I will try some 30# or 50# braided on a large spinning reel and see how it works for plunking.

[eggbouncer]

i have used tuf line xp on all my bobber and jig spining reels and it works great it floats cast great and mends with a touch slight movment of the rod.

[Smj]

I use Fire Line 14# on a Shimano 2000 for bass fishing. It's a great feeling hooking into a nice bass (3-6#) and not have to worry about the fish burrying in weeds and coming unhooked, or if the fish heads for wood cover you can pull him away from it.
The only problem for me was getting the line on the spool so it didn't spin on the spool, it's quite slippery. I put a few feet of 10# mono on the spool first and tied the Fire Line to that, that stopped it from spinning on the spool.

Smj

[Snapset]

I have used braided lines for quite a while. I used to use them for drift fishing, but I have noticed fewer bites when I am using braided lines drift fishing on smaller water. For big water where you might be drifting with more than 30 feet of line out, they are great. I think they must spook the fish a bit because of their opacity. For jigs, though, they are great. And they do work well on a spining reel, just dont try to break them by hand. They will cut you to the bone.