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rjskeeter · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 80 Location: uncasville

I USE BAITCASTERS ALOT BUT I STILL USE MONO.MY BIG QUESTION IS DOES ANYBODY USE BRAID ON THERE BAITCASTERS???????????????????IM AFRAID IT WILL BACKLASH LIKE CRAZY DO TO IT NOT RAPING TIGHT.CAN ANYBODY HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND WHAT DO YOU USE IF SO.THANKS
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ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 629 Location: Branford

Not sure if this holds water for you but I have saltwater baitcasters and I use braid on every rod.
Baitcasters , Convential,Heavy Conventional and spinning
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WishinIWasFishin · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 219

I use Power Pro 20lb test braid thats the diameter of 6 test. I use it on a Megaforce baitcaster and have had no backlashing other than the fact that its my first baitcaster and 90% of the time its fine.
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Justin Tralli · Joined: 05 May 2007 Posts: 656 Location: Glastonbury, CT

It depends on the type of situation you're fishing. I have reels with braid from 10lb - 65lb briaid on them. Braid and mono are two different lines. Mono streches and briad as very little (i dont care what anyone says there's no such thing as line that doesnt have some degree of stretch)

Now if you want to put it on a baitcasting reel, you have some experimenting to do. I have tried just about EVERY brand of braid out there and one brand in my eyes stands above the rest. Suffix braid in my eyes is the absolute best briad you can put on a baitcaster. It casts like mono, is very strong and if you get a backlash (which everyone does) it comes out very easy.

I would stongly suggest that brand. I believe its the texture and shape of the line that makes it so good.....

So for your question, the answer is yes!
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Bass Addict · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:35 am Post subject:

I second what justin said. I like suffix as well for the exact same reason. I have Diawa Samari braid on my reel right now and I hate it which is good because it is expensive. I will be going back to suffix once I wear out the Samari.
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Ryan G. · Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 179 Location: Bristol

Braid can be great, just be sure that you add a backing of mono on your reel because if you spool up with only braid it will slip on the spool. It def has its advantages and place where it shines above the rest. I only use it when flipping thick grass mats of frog fishing pads. I never use it around wood or rock I tend to break off way too often. Good luck!

slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

I'm gonna catch shit for sharing this rookie move, but I can't resist.

Pointing dog can tell you from experience, about braid spinning on the spool while trying to hookset his first 3 fish, at his first Elite Series Event on the Potomoc River a few years ago, I believe he was fishing with either Kevin Wirth or Bernie Shultz that day.

You can also put a few wraps of electrical tape on your spool, before you spool on the braid, and this will stop the spinning as well.
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Justin · Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Farmington, CT

I typically fish braid (PowerPro) on my flipping sticks and only my flipping sticks. I feel that the water has to be at least a little dirty for the use of braid; when the water is crystal clear it seems that it can work against you getting strikes. Could be a confidence thing, as I know some guys exclusively throw braid in clear and dirty conditions. I've never tried it, but I know of some guys throwing it with spinner baits for better hook sets.

Like many things, it is trial and error to see what you are comfortable with and what will work for you. If you're worried about getting it wound tight enough, put on a glove and pinch the crap out of the line when spooling your reels.

WishinIWasFishin · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 219

To what Justin said.... I just use a mono leader when its real clear
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Phish · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 454 Location: West Hartford

I've got 50LB Power Pro Braid on one of my baitcasters and havent had any issues. I backlashed it a few times and actually had an easier time getting it out than I did with the mono I've got on my other baitcaster. I've been told by some pretty solid fishermen that I need to use braid for most topwater applications and flipping mats. Definitely want braid for a frog.

cobalt · Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 196 Location: central ct

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stumpy · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 395 Location: northford

i was using braid only on one of my flipping sticks. this week i did some experimenting and used it on my worm/jig rod (7'h kistler mag) with a 17# fluoro leader. braid has unmatched sensitivity to anything ive ever used for worming. i will continue to add it to a few more rods (except cranking) and use a leader if i have to.

Justin · Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Farmington, CT

Using a leader of flouro can help, but i'd rather not have a definitive breaking point (the knot tying to two together). I know there are knots that can/should be tied, but I personally feel more comfortable have one continuous piece of line. Plus, from my experience, having the knot also reduces your cast length because of it catching on the guides.