Power Pro Question
 

The next weekend is suppoed to be the best weekend for fishing in July. I was thinking about trying some Power Pro. It's a little expensive so I haev some questions if you don't mind..
I'm thankking you in advance,

1. Can I bump aworm with it on a spinning reel.? I know most lines kink up when worming on spinning reels.

2. Does it change colors like most braids do after long use?

3. How does it cast as far as distance on

A. Spinning reels open faced ?
B. Baitcasters?

c7

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bump a worm.. definetly most sensetive stuff you will ever have
after long use yes it does change colors but no where near as fast as other braids
cast a mile
spinning reels it works great on them
baitcasters can backlash a lil easy but all you have to do is thumb it a lil bit more and dont get a big fish so it wont dig into the reel

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Thanks Brent..
I was thinking of putting it on an old spinning reel. Next weekend is supposed ot be the best weekend of July.I'm off still on vacation and plan to fish hard. Fri- Mon. There is alot of hydrilla in our lakes for rome reason so I want to up date from 10 pound trilene to Power Pro probably 20 pound test. I've got Stren Braid on one of my baitcasters but was not impressed at all what it did in the saltwater flats. It snapped like thread. Probably teeth cut it.
I'll get sopme today.Thanks for the heads up . I've got Fireline but I don't like the stuff. YOu have to fish with what you have ultimate confidence in. I don't trust trilene 10 pound in hydrilla with a green fish over 3 pounds.
c7

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no problem we have seen 60 lb cobia landed on this stuff and seen bluefish not able to cut it

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I've got a half a package of it you can have if you want. its 12/60, and I just dont like the stuff as much as I do yo zuri hybrid. The only thing I'm going to use it on is my carolina rig rod.

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and I just dont like the stuff Josh

And why don't you like it Josh.??

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he siad as much as yo suri hybrid which is a good line look man go get some 50 pound power pro like 12 pound diameter and super tuff but yo zuri does make a good line and to each there own

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I dont like how it digs into the spool, if you cast it too hard with a heavy weight lure, it will dig in. It will loose color. I've broken 2 rods setting the hook. I just prefer mono for most techniques.

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Well Josh,
I took your advice.Most braids are like that though. I do have one though that doesn't bite down into th espool so far and cast decent. I wasn't impressed with saltwater but in fresh water..not bad. fact I like it better than Spiderwire.

Stren Superbraid.




Stren Super Braid Line Lo-Vis Green

It seems like every line manufacturer is jumping on the super braid bandwagon these days but when a company with as big a name as Stren comes out with a new product it makes you pay attention. The Stren Super Braid is an extremely small diameter, round braid that keeps its round shape and smooth handling characteristics even through continual use. Stren uses its proprietary Advanced MicroBond Technology that results in an extremely smooth braid that casts very well, ties strong knots easily, and handles well. Stren Super Braid resists fading and fraying; finally a super braid that warrants the name Stren!

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I use the power pro for C-rigging and flipping/pitching. I haven't used it on a spinning reel but like it on the baitcasters. I haven't had any trouble with it biting down into the reel. I really like it. It will turn to a very dull green in a short time. What I use it for it really doesn't matter what color it is. Braid is much stronger than mono but much less abrasion resistant. I would guess that is why you had trouble in the salt water with it Chuck, shells and that sort of thing would cut it. Same thing when fishing rocks with the braid, check it often, the rocks cut it up bad.

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Thanks for the reply. The only line I didn't like that was hyped up was the fireline.It was like fishing with wire. I had no confidence what soever. It probably would have made a good leader.;)
c7

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i use the power pro for flippin and pitchin, and some c-rig situations, every braid i have used has "Bleached out" over time, i have heard it is because the fiber will not hold the color[&o], as mentioned flipping and pitching i have only had minimal problems, the good point is you can throw into the thickest poop and get the fish "headed in right direction" very quickly, my first objective is to get bit, worrying about getting big mamma to the boat only becomes a factor now, the down sides, broken rods, as josh mentioned especially on hard hooksets, and the chance of ripping/tearing a biggger than normal hole in the fishes lip, i have been accused of having more than an adequate hookset, but if you have ever studied the inside of a basses mouth it would make sense, to get a hook thru some of the boney areasrequires a sharp hook and hookset, also, like mez mentioned,in some rocky lakes/bottoms compisitionsbraid will wear very quickly on a c-rig, but likes been said before, it is like running over a brick with a lawnmower, as far as sensitivity goes.. some loveit, some hate it, i say it has a place, but no single line is ideal for all fishing conditions;)

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but no single line is ideal for all fishing conditions;)
Keith


Amen to that brother Keith. I use braided exclusely on my flipping / pitching rod. and I use braided when fishing tough structure. I just bought some Silver Thread and plan to give it a try. I can't find no monofilament that won't kink up when fishing a rubber worm.Sure ...they are fine for an hour and 1/.2 but then the twirls start happening ;and this is using my baitcaster.

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Amen to that brother Keith. I use braided exclusely on my flipping / pitching rod. and I use braided when fishing tough structure. I just bought some Silver Thread and plan to give it a try. I can't find no monofilament that won't kink up when fishing a rubber worm.Sure ...they are fine for an hour and 1/.2 but then the twirls start happening ;and this is using my baitcaster.

texas or c rig chuck

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texas or c rig chuck

Mostly Texas now that you mentioned it. I don't get to many kink ups when Carolinaing it.

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yo zuri hybrid ;)

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also use screw in weights so it wont slide up the line and twist causing kinking ;)

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yo zuri hybrid ;)

What's that wink all about Josh. [8D]

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I've used them all and from my experience Power Pro is the toughest of the bunch.

As far as the fading goes, simply take a black magic marker and slit the tip down the middle.

Place the faded line in the slit and you can change it to black again. Of course you only need to do this to the first three or four feet above the lure.

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Well....I got a spool of Power Pro in my pocket from Walmart. I wnated something skinny but strong .WOW 8pound diameter 30 POUND TEST that should do her.I don't set my hook like Josh and MThands so I probably won't bust any rods.;)

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30 will do fine for bassin chuck you wont be dissapointed;)

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Just got back...hooked into a nice 6 pounder ..I posted it on the tournament thread. I LOVE POWER PRO. All my baitcasters will be filled with Power Pro. YOu can't compare Stren Braid to Power Pro. Power Pro is way beyond that line.
1. Confidence 10
2, Castability 10
3. Un rafflinf knots ariound eyelets 10
I had no digging into my line whatsoever. ..and i broke no rods as well.

AWESOME STUFF
Thanks Oneshot7
Very sensitive .I caught 3 fish total {Must worm fish extra slow }

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told ya it was better than stren;);):eek:;)

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told ya it was better than stren;);):eek:;)
Sure enough did..I had cast my Power Pro out there with a Carolina worm on. I got side tracked and left it out there while I worked on another pole. IN about 60 seconds I lifted up ole Power Pro. I felt resistance and my line was moving through the vegetaton. I thought ,"Hey you got 30 pound test set the hook. " Bingo ...the fight was on. I was confident with this line and horsed it to the boat ..netted the fish and have found me a line I have full confidence in.All my baitcasters will be loaded up with Power Pro. I may put 20 on the others. 30 may be too much. I like skinny low visable line.

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i would stick with 30 because i have had some problems with 20 idk alll others are ok just stay away from twenty

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10-4 good buddy. I'll stick with 30.I shouild have enough for another spool.

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also i know you are a salt dawg sometime go with fifty there because of the toothy critters[&o];)

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Power Pro update..

Well I've given ole Power Pro a good work out. I've probably fished with this spool now for 15 hours.

Pros ..decent casting, confidence of not breaking 100% , easy to tie hooks on and unravel around rod tips...does not dig into my spool. hasn't twisted up yet .

Cons...turns whitish color much quicker than Stren Super Braid.

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who cares if it is white it is strong ;)

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who cares if it is white it is strong ;)

Come on Oneshot&,;)there are alot of strong line. In a heavy presure area presentation is most important to me. During the spawn the bass are more vulnerable but during the dawg days of summer..I need all the leverage I can get. I just like giving honest reviews Oneshot. Great line but it does change colors right quickly. I don't think it would matter alot if one used the even skinnier line. I'm putting 15 on one of my reels. That is some very thin line and with heavy vetetation the dull whitish look should not effect me getting bites or not. The lakes around my area are heavily fished so you got to knowyou are doing.
C7

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at one point I used braided lines exclusively but since went back to mono, just something about mono i like better. the power pro sounds like a hot ticket I might try some out. but asfar as fading goes all braided lines will fade. what you can do to help this is go to your local arts and crafts store and buy some non toxic permanant markers in what ever color you want. My favorite are either dark green or brown. now heres the fun part get to coloring I know you all know how to color? keep the magic markers in your pocket or tackle box or where ever you want. I never bothered recoloring more then say 15 feet up from the tag end. and just recolor as you need to.

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Excellent idea Tony. ..you just made me think of a post...about fishing tips.
Thanks ,
Chuck

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below is direct from power pro website, as i mentioned earlier i have not used a braid that dosen't "bleach out" mainly because they are made from the fiber "micro dymeena" and "spectra" most people do exactly what HDW mentioned, one thing i'll add, and it may have already been mentioned, cut a V in the end of a marker and keep it with you in your tackle box, as several have mentioned no single line is perfect for every application, but braid has its place for sure;)

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Thanks Keith,
I'll be putting a marker in my box.
c7

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gotta try that;):D