Looking to spool up with braid for dead baiting. Never used a braided mainline before so it's new to me. I'm looking for recommendations of reliable but reasonably priced braid lines. Don't need to be casting more than 20-30 yards so diameter isn't an issue, more reliability and cost being the main factors
Cheers
Cheers
I would recommend 40lb (0.33) Power Pro
Would you want a floating braid? That close not a sinking braid?
I've never fished dead bait so just curious
I've never fished dead bait so just curious
In reply to Post #1
Until recently I used 65lb green braid from China, can't remember the brand as I bought it about 25 years ago in bulk, used it for everything else too, spod/marker/reel. With the Chinese prices it's hard to ignore it and considering it's used a lot by sea boat anglers feedback will tell you if it' any good. Same goes for fly line backing, use Chinese stuff for that too rather than pay silly prices.
As your fishing close in I'd be going as heavy as you feel confident with. I guess if free lining you might want to consider floating/sinking but with that much out it wouldn't bother me personally.
I recently upgraded my Pike fishing gear and switched to Power Pro as not price dependent anymore and using bait caster reels so don't need that much, gets very good reviews but quite pricey.
Until recently I used 65lb green braid from China, can't remember the brand as I bought it about 25 years ago in bulk, used it for everything else too, spod/marker/reel. With the Chinese prices it's hard to ignore it and considering it's used a lot by sea boat anglers feedback will tell you if it' any good. Same goes for fly line backing, use Chinese stuff for that too rather than pay silly prices.
As your fishing close in I'd be going as heavy as you feel confident with. I guess if free lining you might want to consider floating/sinking but with that much out it wouldn't bother me personally.
I recently upgraded my Pike fishing gear and switched to Power Pro as not price dependent anymore and using bait caster reels so don't need that much, gets very good reviews but quite pricey.
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I have used Spectra extreme dyneema braid for donkeys never had a problem with it.Ebay you will find it.
I have used Spectra extreme dyneema braid for donkeys never had a problem with it.Ebay you will find it.
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Defo floating braid for pike and gives you more options for float fishing and drifting baits and as others have said I would look at the Chinese braid 30lb will be fine for most situations.
Defo floating braid for pike and gives you more options for float fishing and drifting baits and as others have said I would look at the Chinese braid 30lb will be fine for most situations.
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I use 60-80lb braid on the rivers..
If i get snagged i can attempt to pull the hook straight or pull out the snag. Last thing i want is leaving a baited rig in the drink.
Pike dont measure the braid so finesse not needed.
General deadbaiting dont go below 50lb. I use Proberos of evil bay- 4strand PE -cheap as.
I use 60-80lb braid on the rivers..
If i get snagged i can attempt to pull the hook straight or pull out the snag. Last thing i want is leaving a baited rig in the drink.
Pike dont measure the braid so finesse not needed.
General deadbaiting dont go below 50lb. I use Proberos of evil bay- 4strand PE -cheap as.
Pike aren't bothered about treble hooks and 18inches of wire trace so use 50lb minimum. I use 65lb powerpro (0.41mm) for deadbaiting.
If you get snagged up the idea is you can hopefully straighten the treble and get the baited rig back.
If you get snagged up the idea is you can hopefully straighten the treble and get the baited rig back.
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As above, 60lb+ Spectra, or if you'd rather the knowledge of a well manufactured braid, then Power Pro in 40lb+ is what i'm using now (took it off my carp rods)
135 yards I believe, which is a suitable amount for Piking.
You want to ensure your trebles will bend out of a snag before the knot goes. I use thin gauge trebles from Mustad which do the job just fine. Avoid any that give some spiel about them being X rated super tough stainless steel, it goes against anything taught about balanced tackle.
As above, 60lb+ Spectra, or if you'd rather the knowledge of a well manufactured braid, then Power Pro in 40lb+ is what i'm using now (took it off my carp rods)
135 yards I believe, which is a suitable amount for Piking.
You want to ensure your trebles will bend out of a snag before the knot goes. I use thin gauge trebles from Mustad which do the job just fine. Avoid any that give some spiel about them being X rated super tough stainless steel, it goes against anything taught about balanced tackle.
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