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Post by parkpass on Jun 12, 2019 18:07:40 GMT -5
Tired of losing sinker rigs with 40lb test PP, just too much stress on that line constantly throwing those heavy sinkers. Upgraded my most used to 50lb(8ft heavy action teramar, 4500 BG, 4oz sinker). 65lb on my big rig(8ft xtra heavy teramar 5000 BG, 5-6oz sinker). Can still sling both to the ends of the rockpiles which is not necessary considering macks usually run just off the pier, going back tomorrow, let's go get some
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 12, 2019 20:12:26 GMT -5
bro man
throw that power pro in the trash and get you
some 8 strand J Braid 😬
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Post by fishbait on Jun 12, 2019 20:25:17 GMT -5
bro man throw that power pro in the trash and get you some 8 strand J Braid 😬 Purchased some off of Ebay (J Braid 8 strand) over the weekend, some really good deals out there. I usually get the 4 strand from Walmart which is already less $ than Power Pro. This was an even better deal and I think the 8 is supposed to be more round, like mono. |
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Post by parkpass on Jun 12, 2019 20:36:38 GMT -5
I tried that Wal-Mart junk, that crap broke throwing a bubble bobber, couldn't get it off my reels fast enough. I'll try anything once
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Post by fishbait on Jun 12, 2019 22:09:18 GMT -5
I tried that Wal-Mart junk, that crap broke throwing a bubble bobber, couldn't get it off my reels fast enough. I'll try anything once I've used it for over a year now, never had any issues. I only use the 30 lb though for my medium and light action setups. |
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Post by redwrecker on Jun 12, 2019 22:41:53 GMT -5
I tried the 50lb j braid and I kept getting break offs in the middle of my line while fighting fish that were pulling drag. Between my rod tip and the water sometimes. I went back to powerpro, which I’ve never had problems with
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 12, 2019 22:46:52 GMT -5
8 strand or 4?
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 12, 2019 22:49:19 GMT -5
weve had all our reels and i mean
all of them from inshore all the way up to the
heavy grouper gear spooled up with
the 8 strand since it first came out with
zero issues.
bought it on E bay
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Post by redwrecker on Jun 12, 2019 23:34:57 GMT -5
To be honest idk which one it was. Bought it at dicks and it was the red and white box. |
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 13, 2019 0:10:24 GMT -5
man i love that stuff
you guys are the first negative reviews
ive ever encountered.
sorry about the throw the power pro in the
trash comment, that was out of line.
I fished power pro for years, and was
one of the earliest advocates using
braid to freeline for Grouper back
in the beginning.
i can remember when people scoffed
at the idea of using braid for macks and
kings even.
alot has changed.
that dang fg knot opened alot of doors for
me.
I used to be the loudest hell no
on the boat when it came to braid
offshore.
But like they say, even an old dog can learn new tricks.
Know this though, i really do mean
well when I weigh in on the various
topics being discussed here.
And I'm only trying to help.
Please dont mistake my comments
for any more than just that.
My well meaning opinion.
No offense intended.
Fish On Guys.
Time fir the Big Moon In June Smackdown!
whooo hoooo!
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Post by redwrecker on Jun 13, 2019 0:27:29 GMT -5
I agree with the Fg knot. It is the best knot I have found for braid to mono/flouro transition. Flows through the guides better than any other knot and cuts down on wind knots.
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