The Ultimate Guide to BRAIDED FISHING LINE - From Beginner to Expert!
Scroll for Product Links👇 Braid. It’s is amazing line, but it can be very intimidating to learn how to use properly. In this video I break down exactly how to choose the right braid, how to spool a rod properly, how to tie all the knots you need to know and much more! Braided fishing line is one of the most influential advancements in fishing technology in recent history and opens up a ton of options for the knowledgeable angler. Make sure that angler is you!
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Ran across your video by chance while researching braided line, and after watching it for a few minutes, I had to subscribe to your channel. I'm 58, been fishing seriously since I was about 12. Always used mono until I switched to braid about 6 months ago. I switched mainly so that I may be able to cast relatively light lures further while surf fishing for striped bass off the central CA coast. I had tried Spider Wire way back when it was first introduced, but decided that it wasn't for me. Didn't like the rough feeling it exhibited sliding through the rod guides, and no advantage in casting distances. Also, being very proficient with all the knots I use with monofilament line, I didn't want to learn new ones. But after watching lots of videos, and seeing a few other fellow fishermen using it, I gave braid another chance. The first thing I noticed is that the new 8x braids are night and day from the old 4x I tried way back when. Second thing was the sensitivity this line provides. Can feel everything that's going on at the end of that fluoro leader. Only had to learn the FG knot; all other knots I've been using for decades still apply. Thank you for your tip regarding removing the wax coating before tying knots; hadn't thought of that. And thank you for this great video, as well as all the other ones on your channel.
Thanks so much! Sounds like you are well on your way to becoming a “braid guy” 😆
Why the FG knot? Is there a reason you use the knot as opposed to a swivel between braid and leader? I think the swivel helps prevent line twist. Not trolling, just honestly curious. BTW, I use the swivel.
@robertmceuen3630 the fg knot goes through the guides easier. I would say it depends on the length of your leader. Longer leaders will go through the guides on your rod every time you cast and retrieve. You probably dont want a swivel clicking through your rod guides on every cast.
@@MrJhjackson Well, my next question is how long does your leader need to be? My leader after the swivel is 18-24".
@robertmceuen3630 Well, i dont have enough experience with braid yet to confidently answer that one. Have been trying to figure that out for myself. Peoples recommendations, from what ive seen, range from about 2 feet, to around 40. You can still use a swivel and 18-24" of line at the end of that leader. Theres probably a name for that second leader, idk. A theory goes, a bit longer of fluoro or mono is less visible to the fish than having braid going all the way to the end. If it helps, in order to figure that out, i've taken to starting with mostly braid, and about 2-5' of fluoro. Then, the leader will get a bit longer each time i have to tie a new one on, in order to keep the same amount of line in the reel. I figure, ill eventually find lengths that feels too long and short of a leader. Should save some money, if nothing else lol. Havent been doing it long enough to come to a conclusion. But may be a good place to start.
This is an absolute excellent video ! Very good job bud
Thanks so much!
Another great video. I just put braid on three rods this weekend and I wish I had watched this first. Great idea about the backer line.
Glad it was helpful!
The breakdowns of Caleb are fantastic Keep going Bud you zero in much appreciated
Thanks a bunch!
Great tips, thanks for putting this together
You bet!
Thanks. Very informative. Just bought a spool oof braided to try. 👍
Awesome. Thanks! Good luck.
Excellent comprehensive presentation and zero BS - thx!
Thank you! That’s what I shoot for!
Excellent video! Thank you!
Thanks! You bet!
your making awesome vids man really appreciate them! best fish cleaning vids online!
Thanks so much!
Excellent comprehensive presentation ! Thank you!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow man! I never knew what “backer line” meant before. You explained it so well. Back in the old days in Wisconsin, mono was all there really was. Then years of trolling for pelagic species in Hawaii, it’s 150 pound mono mainline, 180 pound leader. Big stuff. Now here in Washington back in lakes and streams, I’ve learned about braid and I love it. Learned about the invisibility of fluorocarbon as well. My favorite joining knot is the FG because it’s the slimmest and easily slips through the guides on a cast. Super pain in the ass to tie, but I’ve learned the “No-tension” method and can do it with my eyes closed now. No problem, got heavily into fishing smaller fish again and braid is great to cast. Zero memory and I’ve never been spooled enough to worry about a backer line. (Unfortunately yet) But thanks again for the great freshwater tips and I’ll keep on trying.
Awesome! Glad it was helpful. I love saltwater fish too. That’s where I learned to tie the FG knot actually.
You are the best teacher. I am a Canadian and fish in the Kawartha Lakes
Thanks!
Very informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
You bet!
Great advice(from Manchester UK)
Thank you!
This channel provides excellent information on many aspects of fishing. Caleb offers a comprehensive approach to all the topics in his videos. He is a very knowledgeable fisherman with vast experience and a fine demeanor for tutorials. These videos are also entertaining with outstanding camera work and editing. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks so much! That’s a great compliment.
This was really helpful - thanks and great job!
Thank you!
Thanks for all the valuable information. I wish I would have watched your video before I pulled off all my mono to go to braided line. Oh well. Live and learn.
Better late than never!
Thank you for this video. I’m new to braid line and this helped. I only recently realized that braid on spinning reels work amazingly with them.
You bet!
I like using the mono backing before my braid, that’s how my friends taught me back in the day. Thanks
Yep. It works great!
Wonderful knot tutorials.Thank you.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them.
Great information for us beginners - thank you!
You bet!
Thank you a brilliant presentation
Thanks!
I love to use spinning reel, great video
Thanks!
Awesome BRACKDOWN 👍 on braided lines 🎣😃. You can also use electrical tape on the spool first, seat knots in on . Especially if you want to fill all of the spool with braided line. Another great knot too join Braided lines to mono or fluorocarbon, is a triple surgan knot.
Thanks! And good tips!
I appreciate the information here. I have the power pro on 2 of my walleye rigs and after 2 years the line is looking rough. I went to j braid and the quality is a little better. I'm going to give power pro another try with the V2. Thank you!
Good luck!
Nice video thank you. One tip or negative thing about braid is that it can wind knot more easily being so thin and light. To remedy this is to always be contious about keeping the line under load with the lure when casting.
Yes it can, it takes some practice to keep your line always under tension. I’ve seen mono guys struggle with this for a while after they switch to braid before figuring it out.
Very informative video... u deserve more views
Thanks so much!
2nd or 3rd time watching this video, helpful information and clear commentary. Thank you
Thanks very much!
Excellent vid, really like your diy spooler.
Thanks!
I learn a lot from you, sir. Thank you.
Glad to hear it! Thanks.
Amazing video review. Good explanation.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.
I have used Maxcuatro for years,love it. I am usually up to my touch hole in weeds.
Nice. Good stuff.
Very goo product and fast delivery 🚚👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very fast. No doubt.
Nicely done, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Stumbled across this and found it full of great info and techniques, you’ve got a new subscriber for sure!
Thanks so much!
Great info. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I agree, Power Pro V2 is definitely the best for the smoothness and less digging. I use SLP baitcasters mainly for Bass. I typically use the 40Lb but have used 50 also. I've never had a major problem from the line since I began using V2. For larger fish, such as the big Cat's, I use the Old ABU Ambassadeur 5000, 5500's and Daiwa Millionaire Reels in 3H and 4H. I typically spool 65 or 80 Lb braid on those. The smoothness is not as critical on these, so I use the 4 strand Power Pro on these reels. BTW, I don't use open-face reels at all. Never have cared for them. For Crappie and other pan fish I still use my old Spinners. ABU-Matic 170's, Johnson Century's and Zebco 33's. 12-15 lb mono for those. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for the details on your setup!
This was by far the best video for the purpose that I ever saw , I got to say thank you and I learn a lot ! Therefore, the least I could do like subscribe and follow from now ,thanks again, bro
Thank you so much!
Great video thanks for posting. Talking about Power Pro and most others with higher breaking strengths than whats on the box, this is simply because they under rate the diameter of the line, on a recent Power Pro test it was 165% thicker than what it said on the box, thicker braid higher breaking strength. I usually take the breaking strength on the box as the knot breaking test, so 10lb Power Pro may break at the knot at around 10lb where the line itself may hold up to 15lb.
Thanks! Yes. That pretty much sums it up.
Thank you for making this video. I am going to retire next year and I plan to do alot of fishing.😅
That’s living the dream!
thank you so much for the lesson Sir
You bet!
Hi again Caleb, I used your video to tie my fluoro leaders to my braid with the FG knot. It worked great! I landed a number of bass including 17 and 18 inchers this morning! The knot slid through my guides silently and easily. Certainly they passed through the guides easier than a double-uni, which is what I had been using. Thanks again, Dave
That’s awesome! I love that knot.
First time watching this channel, I like this dude! How much I like it? I'm an Arab living in the middle of the desert in Saudi Arabia, and I watched the entire video and subscribed! Thank you sir, excellent work 👌
Haha. That’s awesome. Thanks!
Best braid video I've seen on youtube. Thank you to our host. We should all be grateful guys. A lot went in to making this video. Question: how do we know if the braid we use is a 4 or 8 carrier? Does it say on the package?
Thanks very much! Yes, sometimes it will say on the package and a lot of the 8 carrier braids have an 8 in the name (power pro super 8 slick, sufix 832, beyond braid 8x, etc.)
I've been using braid since spider wire first started and the line was white. But, for years, I have been buying power pro. It is smoother and casts better than some of the other braids. I still use other braids to see how they work in comparison to power pro. But, be careful when you snag and pull. You can bend the spool shaft ! You can break the other parts as well. Safest way is a straight on pull with you hand holding the spool tightly.
Yep. Power pro is legit.
Excellent advice
Thanks!
Wow thanks , I’m a total green horn ! Lot of stuff I was wondering about lol , appreciate your expertise! Do have video on your spooling rig ? Thanks I’m subscribed 👍🏻✌🏻🇺🇸👊🏻
Nothing specific. Been thinking about making one though. I’ve gotten several questions about it.
Cool your video just poped up great job
Thanks!
Great video!
Thanks!
No guessing! Spool the braid on first, then add the mono, then transfer back onto a spare spool, this is the correct way without any guess work. Tight lines from the UK.
That’s a great idea, especially if you have a spare spool for the reel you are spooling up.
Sheeh..thanks man..i learn a lot today
You bet! Glad to hear it.
Question about Braid and Abrasion. What would be your recommendation on Surf Fishing from the beach and having to deal with a Sandbar? I have to cast out and over a Sandbar and the line would be rubbing on the Sandbar. The Sandbar is comprised of sand and small shells. Wave action will make the braid rub back and forth. Would you use braid in this scenario or would you go with a tough Mono? Thanks for a very informative video. I enjoyed watching and learning some things that I did not know.
I have fished braid in the surf quite a bit with no issues. It doesn’t seem like sand is a problem. I’d be more worried about mangroves or oyster beds.
thx so much man
You bet!
excellent video! answered my questions on braid. one ask: what knot would you use for tying braid to a swivel? would a palomar knot be sufficient?
Yes. Laminar knot or single Uni-knot work great!
Great video! Wish I would have watched this days ago when I bought the wrong braid. lol
Thanks! Better late than never! 😂
I have the same Daiwa spinner reel. She’s a beauty.
Yes. Great reel.
Thanks for the video, Caleb. I have a question: Why don't you use the FG knot to tie the backer to the braid instead of the Double-Uni?
You certainly could. I just don’t find it practical primarily because I can tie a double uni knot in less than half the time it takes to tie an FG plus the fact that you don’t reap the benefits of the FG when it never comes off your reel.
Outstanding video! This answered so many questions I've been trying to figure out for quite a while now. Thanks! I do ha e 2 questions, though....1) If the F2 knot is superior, then why dont you use it for connecting the mono to the braid when spooling the reel also? 2) If you tie a monofilament leader to your braided line, doesn't that negate the reasons for using braided line in the first place? Other than having less stretch of course.
Thanks! And great questions. Here are my answers: 1. The FG knot is superior but it takes a long time to tie and is fairly tedious. I don’t need a high performing knot at my backer because I don’t plan on there ever being a huge strain on that part of the line and I also don’t have to cast it through the guides, so it doesn’t matter if it’s low profile or not. On the other hand I do want a decent knot in case it ever does come into play for some reason. 2. Castability is a huge factor for me when it comes to braid. Braid can cast the same weight lure WAY further than mono or flouro can and has no memory, so you don’t get the coils coming off of it. Also, like you mentioned, enhanced feel and sensitivity, plus braid cuts through the water better so you can fish lighter baits deeper than you can with mono or flouro. Hopefully that answers your questions. Tight lines!
@calebwistad Wow, great detailed response!. Thanks for clarifying for me. What you said makes a lot of sense now that you explained it. Keep up the great content my friend!
I have never had an issue with my braid spinning on my spool. Even when catching very large fish in the ocean and I never use a mono backer. Maybe its the type of knot being used. For anyone saying I havent caught a large enough fish. I was fishing this afternoon and caught a sea turtle (not intentionally, i wasnt turtle fishing FFS, would have been much happier with a Tuna). Anyway it was massive and had to weigh over 100lbs. Sadly I had to cut the line after trying to get it back to the beach and fighting with it for about 30mins. But no slips. I suggest for those with slipping issues, use a 3 loop cinch knot and loop the line over at least twice over the spool. Then pull that sucker down tight. Then on top of that make sure when you pull line onto your spool, keep some tension on the line while doing so. If your still having issues, some reel companies designed rubber friction pads onto their reels spools. Like the Pflueger model 6940 for example I own. If thats still an issue, they do make rubber rings to put onto your spools directly before adding line. Hope this helps.
I’m sure it can work if you do it correctly, especially with 4 carrier braid in larger sizes or if you have the rubber gripper pads on your spool. Where I have seen the most trouble is on slick 8 carrier braids in smaller sizes. I just know 100% that if I put a little bit of mono backer on I won’t have any trouble.
@@calebwistad Could be the case for sure. The smallest braid I use is .32mm (around 10lb dia of mono line).
Great job very informative thanks why does braid get knots in it after you fish with it a while on a open face or spinning reel even if I flip bale and let lure spin to untwist the line any answers or tricks to help with this thanks
The knots you get with braid are not connected to twist in the line like they are with mono. They are actually from getting too much slack in the line a different points during the retrieve or casting process. Often called “wind knots” they become more common when casting into the wind due to more chance for slack in the line. Just try to pay attention and make sure your line is tight at all times. Good luck!
Thanks have a great day
Great video. Only difference I really do is that I use the uni knot for literally the entire rig lol. Uni backer to the reel, double uni backer to braid, double uni braid to leader. I just dont see the advantage of the FG for the extra trouble.
Uni knot is a great knot.
Awesome 😎👍
Thanks!
That's a nice rod there st Croix eyecon snap jig if I seen it right. I know it's most definitely a st croix I use the diawa braid then video showed in the beginning. Dont know the specs just known the box. I buy theb300 yard spool with the scissors.
Yessir. It’s a Eyecon all right! Great rod.
Thanks Caleb, excellent lessons! When you describe using two overhand knots to tie the backer to the spool, is that the same as a square knot? I've been using a uni-to-uni to attach my leader to the braid, but there is definitely a tick as it passes through the guides. After your video I'm going to try the fg knot, which looks great. I like your tips...I'm also going to flip the braid on one of my reels per your suggestion. I don't fish with slip bobbers often. My one rod has the original power pro on it; this line seems perfect for using the bobber stop knot, as it doesn't accidentally slide up or down the braid. Does a bobber stop work equally well on 8-stranded smooth braid, like Suffix 832? Thanks again...really good video. Dave
All good stuff! As far as the braid with slip bobbers, the original power pro definitely does hold the stop much better than the 8 carrier. I’d stick with the original.
@@calebwistad Thanks!
Power Pro has never failed me. A buddy of mine who is retired also uses it. He’s fishing 4-5 days a week for 6-8 hours at times and has his line all frayed up. It still hasn’t broken on him and has held its color well.
It’s good stuff!
Regarding colors - many hunters look at the bait from below. From the presumable dark spot of the prey. Against the light sky. Also fish color vision is quite different. Moss green is mostly for the humans to feel stealthier, not the fishes. While bright or multicolor braids can be more useful. Well made video, thorough wide coverage of all aspects I could think off.
I agree! And thank you.
Great video. If you are hooked and you see the barb, it the barb off using strong wire cutters. Shield your eyes when doing this or just look away. The hook pulls out very easy. Wash wound with soap and water or alcohol (not beer).
Thanks! I agree. If you can see the barb you should always cut it off and pull it out that way.
What knot do you suggest with heavier leaders to your hook or lure. I have some trouble with the heavier stuff cinching down right. Thank you in advance
I have had great luck with the Uni-knot on heavier line.
Thanks for share the experience🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
You bet!
I went on the endless search to find the "best braid" and let me tell ya I tried my best lol. Ygk upgrade x8 is really good for finesse techniques....it's the smoothest strongest for its diameter and casts super far but it doesn't last as long as other braids and frays up a bit I use it on my spinning and bfs setups. Vicious fishing no-fade braid is it for me when it comes to conventional baitcasting gear. There is a break in period because at first its stiff and has some memory but after broken in its super slick super smooth cast far...and it last forever. By the way did I mention it does not fade and holds its color maybe forever idk
Good to know. Thanks for the info!
For me best breid line is berkley fused fireline smoke color i been using this line for years and years never let me down i live in turkey i do slow jigging tai rubber for red snaper dantex in deeper water i use 20ib braid and daiwa 25ib to 30ib tournement leader line this combo is perfeck for me...
Good to see what you are using in another country!
Can you explain your spool holder and tensioner set up in more detail? How is the bolt anchored to the wood backing. Pretty novel idea and would like to build one.
How I Built My Fishing Line Spooler
Experimenting with the difference between white nanofil and black braid currently. So far the 12 pound nanofil has been a trooper handling salmon and stealhead like 20 pound test over a very successful season and a couple hundred fish. Decided to run black fireline supercarrier on my other identical rod and it snapped on a fish yesterday that was had no businesses popping off like that. Fireline and spiderwire are kinda tied for my second place of braids with power pro being #1. Local ranch and home didnt have any power pro in the poundage i needed
Good to know. I’ve used nanofil a few times and it’s pretty good stuff.
Great video, very informative.There's an easier way to tie the FG knot without using your mouth. Wrap.the main line around your pinky that way you have both hands to tie the knot.
Thanks! I’ll have to try that.
@@calebwistad it's a lot easier that way
Super cool
Thanks!
Great video! How long of a leader is needed so the fish won’t notice high-vis braid?
It’s totally dependent on water clarity. Today we were fishing lake trout in crystal clear water and we were using 18’ leaders. Some days I’ll use a swivel and 18” for bass or walleyes in stained or dirty water.
Yes most definitely that's awesome, so if it's 30lb braid it should break at 30 ? If it's 100 lb it break at 100 ? I got some 100lb J- braid . It breaks from 64lb to 82lbs It shock me? I was setting up a musky rod set up with a 100 pound. Thank you so much for your time. And great fishing to you. From Utah
I’d try a different brand!
i put a few rubber bands around my spool. im sure ill have to change them eventually. i used like 6
That works!
Great video, but why didn’t you talk about the leader line? Size and length of the leader? Once again great video I learned a lot. Just another quick question. My wife likes a closed face reel can you use braid on it? Thanks much
Leaders are another whole conversation. Good video idea!
White Bass are running rn where I’m at. I’m running 15lb braid to 6lb flouro. It will hold up to the odd hybrid that’s with them but where it’s more likely I’ll do either 8lb or 10lb whatever I have on me that day.
That sounds like a good setup!
In the last year or so I have switched to using 8-lb high-vis neon green/yellow mono almost exclusively. 1200 yards for 8 bucks, and has held up to some pretty big fish. Used to use braid more, but I prefer the way mono ties and trust in its abrasion resistance. Also, don't have to switch line come October/November when temps drop below freezing (which is some of the best walleye fishing for me from shore). One question on the braids you use - how do you find the high-vis color to hold up? I've used a little high-vis braid but find the color wears off easily, not sure if it's from the sun's UV light or just abrasion running through rod guides. Have you had this problem? It seems like the braided lines have an added dye, whereas with mono the color is well integrated into the single filament. I picked up the high-vis line tip from a veteran shore angler and swear by it now. I am adamant that it be brightly colored. Like you talked about in the walleye video, you need the right cast to put your jig in front of a fish. The high visibility is critical to knowing where my jig is and when I need to pick it up to avoid snagging bottom.
I’m with you on the color! It’s important to see your line. As far as braided line holding it’s color, it seems to depend on the brand. Some do better than others but they all lose some color eventually. Then I’ll usually flip the braid around and use the other end for a while before putting new braid on.
@@calebwistadTry Cortland master braid..it doesn't loose color & blows away all other braided line...I was big on power pro until I switched. you'll thank me later..
Hey, great video and advice. Could you show me or send me a good 4 carrier braid?
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Best nuts and bolts video on braided fishing line. Applying what I learned has increased the cost of the fish I catch from $300.00 per lb to $400.00. I challenge anyone to give me a scenario where I need 150 yards of fishing line.
I’ve had fish spool me in Florida with almost 200 yards of line. Also, fishing isn’t supposed to be cost efficient. 😆
@calebwistad I don't fish in Florida. I fish small lakes ( 1000 acres or less in Arkansas). Maybe a flathead catfish around 150 lbs could spool you but no other fish can. Been fishing for 68 years and have never been spoiled. That includes Sea of Cortez, Hawaii, and Alaska. Did have a King break me off in the Kasiloff river once.
Salmon fishing
@donaldkenney2648 I fished for Salmon off the Washington coast 4 years. We would troll cut bait in the Pacific for Kings. Used 30.lb mono and never got spooled, but both my arms are 4" longer than normal.
Hey Brother Im so new to this I dont think Floro was a thing last time I bought a new fishin pole. Im waiting on my SV TW103 to come in the mail so in the meantime I went shoppin for tackle. I picked up some of the Power Pro spectre in 40# (interwebs said 30 is very lightest suggested so I went 1 step up) and some T7 floro in 12# for the Jacks that like to hang out with the Wallters. Another new word I learned is Backer. With this SV TW103 spool having 100yrd max 14# mono, how much mono backer do you recomend? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
It looks like that model reel can only hold 110 yards of 40 lb braid according to the stats I found. That being said, 110 yards is less than a full spool of 150 yards so I would go with just a dozen wraps of mono or so just for anchoring so I would get the full capacity of braid onto the reel.
@@calebwistad Ok good. I was wondering if such a little bit of mono would still do tbe job its supposed to do. I think Ive got enough bait to get started at least. I was able to find a few of the recomended Jig heads you mentioned in your Jig vid with a small selection of 3in swimbaits, 4in grubs, and 4in Shads in a mixture of Chartruese and Purples. Thanks again for everything.
Thanks for the video! If my rod is rated "30lb", 100g lure. What braid rating and Fluoro carbon should I conside please. Thanks for your reply.
I’d go 20lb braid and 15lb leader for smaller fish and 30/30 for larger.
I run 40 lb braid on all my baitcasters and spinning reels for bass fishing
40 should get it done. Not too many worries about break offs with 40lb.
Braid main lines, always best for freshwater fishing unless you’re fishing for large alligator gar, or lake sturgeon. Answered that question.
Yep!
I've a question. You at about 8:30 mark comment on using say 30-40# braid to be able to hoist a fish from Lilly pads weeds etc. How does that work if you using 6-10# Flo carbon leaders ? Most of the true lift I think would be on the leader ?
When I’m fishing in pads that’s one of the only times I tie direct braid to the lure. With all the vegetation they don’t really see the line and the braid cuts through the pads when you finally hook one.
I've found copolymer to be too stiff and course ime to work well with a bait caster. A lot more backlash with copolymer than any of the others. My favorite for all rigs is fluorocarbon. I'll use braid for trolling or on reels set for catfishing, but usually with a fluorocarbon leader
Never used a mono backer when using braided line on my spinning reel. I just cut a small piece of electrical tape or Flex tape and spool the reel. There's more than enough line on the spool.
Depends on the size of braid and the size of your reel. Any 2500 or 3000 sized reel will fit hundreds of yards of 10 lb super braid. That’s way more than you need.
Im following along doing the FG knot. You mention 21 loops for over 15lb test. Are you refering to the floro or the braid?
The braid.
@@calebwistad thanks for the reply. I ended up putting a swivel on due to time constraint. My floro was just pulling right through the coils after i finished all the steps and gave it a pull tedt before heading out. Might be doing it wrong 🙃
Bro the hook stucked in your neck gave me shivers in my timber 😖 but I have a question since I'm new at fishing, why use a leader if there's more of a chance for the fish to snap off meaning to break the line off
Haha. That was quite a day. The leader does a couple things. #1 it is less visible to the fish than the braided line I prefer to use. #2 it is more abrasion resistant than braided line, meaning it’s harder for sharp objects in the water to cut it. #3 it gives you the ability to change the size of your line to match the bait you are using without replacing the whole spool.
I do not remember can you put thinner braid on thicker braid or other way around for example if I have 0.19 mm braid on my spool can I put thinner braid like 0.16 mm or ....
Yes. You can stack them on top of each other. No problem.
Hi mate, greetings from México, i hope You be fine, i have a question for You and i expect You answer me. Can i use braided fishing line of 50 pounds in my spinning 4000 size reel without affecting the fluency of mi throwings? I really hope You answer me, as i said before, greetings from Durango México
Yes! 50 pound braid is perfect for a 4000 size reel and will cast much better than monofilament.
@@calebwistad perfect, thanks a Lot for your time and kindness, i'll do, see ya
Does the backer idea work for Baitcaster? I feel like just a layer or 2 would give grip but I also feel like you don’t need to fill it out
Yes. Absolutely it does. It also definitely helps casting distance and getting the full gear ratio out of your baitcaster to fill it out as far as you can.
Which power pro gives your furthest casting distance foe spinning outfit?
Super 8 slick will get you the furthest casting distance.
Another question. We do a lot of channel cat fishing here in central Iowa. We catch anything from 1 - 15 lb. fish. What are your thoughts on braided line for that? I normaly use 30 lb. mono.
30 to 50 pound braid works great for cats.
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Caleb, I have a challenge for you. Take your Seaguar and Power Pro in 15 lb. test. They state their diameters at .22-24 mm. for their 8 carrier line Compare them to OHERO braid at the same diameter. In OHERO that is their 30 lb rating. That is probably why the strength tests were in the mid 20s. for the Seguar and Power Pro.
I’m aware that power pro is overbuilt for their pound test rating. That’s one of the things I cover in the video. All brands have their own measurement of pound test rating and it seems like they are all different. You kind of have to try a few and see which work best for you. I haven’t tried OHERO yet though.
Why do I get a loop type knot around 15 feet up from 2.5oz lure in the braid while casting? It happens a lot. Braid is on spinning reel tight. ...
Usually that’s a result of casting into the wind. With more wind resistance, slack can get into the line and twist up.
I have used braid since Fireline came on the market. I use it on everyone of my rods,from panfish to shark with mono leaders. I have never had a problem with it in all those years. This year I have been having problems on 3 of my reels and a buddy also has the same problem on one. The problem is when spooling new line,reeling in a lure/jig on our panfish/crappie setups it twists the line. The line isn't slipping on the reel nor is the drag to lose. I have tied my line to something and walked off all the line. I then went back to the rod and started untwisting it by hand via pinched finger and walking the length of line to the end that is no longer tied to car,tree,fence,etc. When it's good and straight I go back and start spooling it back on while pinching it up near the 1st guide. Within a few turn of the handle it has twisted up again up to where my fingers are pinching it. This twisting is so bad it cause wind knots on a pretty regular basis. The reels are only maybe 6 yrs old and I take care of them and also never lay them in the dirt,sand,etc. I can't figure it out,I have taken the bail roller completely apart,cleaned it thoroughly and re-lubed it with Quantum hot sauce oil (not the grease) and made sure it's spinning freely. I have spooled on new line from a different spool,I have tried letting the water current take the line off and then respool..... but it's still twisting it. I thought it may been the age of the line as I get about 7 yrs out of braid,but I respooled with new as did my buddy and there it is,twisted again. Any idea WTH is going on,it's 3 different reels out of maybe 40-50 I own and use. The 3 that it's doing it on I have 6 of the same models 3 1000 and 3 2500's. It's doing it on 1 1000 and 1 2500 of the same model and a 2500 of another..
That’s interesting. I’ll have to see if I can find an answer!