Braided Line Input Needed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 05-14-2008, 07:18 AM

I'm interested in the results of this. I have not had the powerpro ever break on me, not even once. I either use the 65 or the 80 lb, straight to the flouro leader. My leaders and other knots though...

I have heard that there is a few bad batches of older power pro floating around out there, but i haven't seen this discussion in a while.
BTW John, great first shot in Field and Stream this month.

nmbrinkman · 05-14-2008, 07:49 AM

JB or the expensive Japanese stuff seem to be the way to go.

steamroll · 05-14-2008, 08:13 AM

I used power pro the last couple years, but recently have been using Spiderwire Ultracast braided line. It the best casting spectra I've used.
All my reels are filled with 65 or 80.

TheSherThang · 05-14-2008, 08:39 AM

I use JB. I like the hollow because its really easy to do a loop or splice mono into it.

Also, Izorline is really good.

Both are uncoated which reduces the diameter, thus increasing the capacity.

Siebler · 05-14-2008, 09:21 AM

Izorline Spectra and Dacron. I fish spectra to a short length of hollow dacron which I splice my mono in to. A Dacron loop splice takes all of about 2 minutes and is super strong.

tylerdurden · 05-14-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboyc

Izorline Spectra and Dacron. I fish spectra to a short length of hollow dacron which I splice my mono in to. A Dacron loop splice takes all of about 2 minutes and is super strong.

CJ, can you make a Dacron loop splice for spectra to spectra too? Does it hold well?

uni-uni when connecting spectra to spectra doesn't seem to hold well.

TheSherThang · 05-14-2008, 11:51 AM

A uni to uni is usually used for spectra to mono. Definitely go loop to loop for spectra to spectra. You can also use hollow spectra instead of dacron to form the loop. For my leaders, I use hollow spectra to form the loop and insert the mono up into it, forming a double chinese finger trap. Then you can serve or crimp with a sato kit. Allows super fast changes of your leader.

Siebler · 05-14-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden

CJ, can you make a Dacron loop splice for spectra to spectra too? Does it hold well?

uni-uni when connecting spectra to spectra doesn't seem to hold well.

Im not sure how it would hold however i bet threading the spectra into the dacron would not be an easy task. I will try it and see what kind of strength it has and get back to you.

05-14-2008, 08:13 AM	#3
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	I used power pro the last couple years, but recently have been using Spiderwire Ultracast braided line. It the best casting spectra I've used. All my reels are filled with 65 or 80. __________________

05-14-2008, 09:21 AM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Izorline Spectra and Dacron. I fish spectra to a short length of hollow dacron which I splice my mono in to. A Dacron loop splice takes all of about 2 minutes and is super strong. __________________ CJ Siebler

05-14-2008, 07:18 AM	#1
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	I'm interested in the results of this. I have not had the powerpro ever break on me, not even once. I either use the 65 or the 80 lb, straight to the flouro leader. My leaders and other knots though... I have heard that there is a few bad batches of older power pro floating around out there, but i haven't seen this discussion in a while. BTW John, great first shot in Field and Stream this month.

05-14-2008, 07:49 AM	#2
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	JB or the expensive Japanese stuff seem to be the way to go.

05-14-2008, 08:39 AM	#4
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	I use JB. I like the hollow because its really easy to do a loop or splice mono into it. Also, Izorline is really good. Both are uncoated which reduces the diameter, thus increasing the capacity.

05-14-2008, 11:51 AM	#7
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	A uni to uni is usually used for spectra to mono. Definitely go loop to loop for spectra to spectra. You can also use hollow spectra instead of dacron to form the loop. For my leaders, I use hollow spectra to form the loop and insert the mono up into it, forming a double chinese finger trap. Then you can serve or crimp with a sato kit. Allows super fast changes of your leader.