Reusing Power Pro braid

keithdog · 02-23-08, 02:09 PM

Last summer I spooled up a casting reel with Power Pro. I am making some adjustments to my rod and reel lineup, switching some reels to other rods. I have a situation where I want to use Power Pro braid on one reel which is now holding mono. I also have a reel with Power Pro, spooled last summer, which I am thinking about simply transferring to the reel I now want to hold braid. The braid line seems to be in good condition. However, I am unsure about whether this would be a bad move or if the braid line would still be ok to reuse on another reel. I have read about braid line lasting 2 or 3 seasons. Thats why I am thinking it may be ok to transfer it from one reel to another. What do you think?

pignjig · 02-23-08, 07:08 PM

Kdog, For what it's worth, I've used PowerPro for a season or two without any problems yet. I've also transfered it from one reel to another with some extra backing if needed. There's a lot of opinions on whether or not that method is good or not- especially for tournament reels. I may just be getting lucky, but, for me, PowerPro gets easier to use after a good season's worth of casting. Good luck!

Jaison

Rebbasser · 02-23-08, 08:06 PM

Absolutely, Keith-no problem at all. Matter of fact, of you transfer it from reel to reel the line in the business end of the new reel was the backing on the old reel. I've done it on several reels with no problems.

keithdog · 02-24-08, 12:46 AM

Sounds good. Thats what I'm going to do. Thanks

islandbass · 02-24-08, 03:56 AM

I've heard of at least one person who didn't change his braid for over 4 seasons. Unlike mono, it is not subject to UVs. You can bet your bottom dollar your braid is good and will remain good, especially if just left on a reel unused.

I have done this myself and it is one reason I usually keep a couple of empty filler spools around for switching of line. I also mark the spool with the # test of braid in case I forget.

flfireman · 02-24-08, 04:43 PM

I respool constantly. Strip off one reel and start the process. Just transfer used stuffand make it the backer, unused stuff ends up on top. At $22 a spool, I get my moneys worth. By the way Im sitting on 2 years w/o changing line.

JB · 02-24-08, 05:06 PM

I'm going into my 3rd year of powerpro on one rod, i need to get some more tho

Bender · 02-24-08, 07:34 PM

This will be year 3 for my flippin reel too, although I don't use it much. The line is still in perfect condition. I had Fireline Crystal fray and break on hooksets after 2-3 months last year, but I used that reel a lot. (now it has PP on it

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keithdog · 02-24-08, 08:59 PM

Three years is pretty darn impressive!

pignjig · 02-24-08, 09:35 PM

K-Dog, KVD's got a spray out there for line that's supposed to help it last longer, cast better, coil less, etc. I've used it on PP braid for years and, coincidence or not, the braid's lasted great. 'Course, it could just be that it's never had the stress of a lot of real hawgs on it either!

Pig

dodgeguy · 02-24-08, 09:35 PM

i know a guy who had orignal spiderwire spooled on a reel for 10 years.

adamgambill · 02-26-08, 07:25 PM

Ive had the same bright orange suffix on my Mg that I use wade fishing for 2 years now. Reds, trout and flounder are some toothy sobs and jetty rocks work like a saw on mono. Just my $.02

BASSITUP · 02-27-08, 11:43 AM

I Had Spiderwire For A While On One Reel And I Hate Spiderwire Now. Powerpro Is The Way To Go. Im On My Second Year With The Same Line And Dont Have Any Issues

02-23-08, 02:09 PM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Reusing Power Pro braid Last summer I spooled up a casting reel with Power Pro. I am making some adjustments to my rod and reel lineup, switching some reels to other rods. I have a situation where I want to use Power Pro braid on one reel which is now holding mono. I also have a reel with Power Pro, spooled last summer, which I am thinking about simply transferring to the reel I now want to hold braid. The braid line seems to be in good condition. However, I am unsure about whether this would be a bad move or if the braid line would still be ok to reuse on another reel. I have read about braid line lasting 2 or 3 seasons. Thats why I am thinking it may be ok to transfer it from one reel to another. What do you think?

02-23-08, 08:06 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Absolutely, Keith-no problem at all. Matter of fact, of you transfer it from reel to reel the line in the business end of the new reel was the backing on the old reel. I've done it on several reels with no problems. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-24-08, 03:56 AM	#5
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I've heard of at least one person who didn't change his braid for over 4 seasons. Unlike mono, it is not subject to UVs. You can bet your bottom dollar your braid is good and will remain good, especially if just left on a reel unused. I have done this myself and it is one reason I usually keep a couple of empty filler spools around for switching of line. I also mark the spool with the # test of braid in case I forget. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

02-24-08, 04:43 PM	#6
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	I respool constantly. Strip off one reel and start the process. Just transfer used stuffand make it the backer, unused stuff ends up on top. At $22 a spool, I get my moneys worth. By the way Im sitting on 2 years w/o changing line. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

02-24-08, 09:35 PM	#11
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	i know a guy who had orignal spiderwire spooled on a reel for 10 years. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

02-23-08, 07:08 PM	#2
pignjig BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 499	Kdog, For what it's worth, I've used PowerPro for a season or two without any problems yet. I've also transfered it from one reel to another with some extra backing if needed. There's a lot of opinions on whether or not that method is good or not- especially for tournament reels. I may just be getting lucky, but, for me, PowerPro gets easier to use after a good season's worth of casting. Good luck! Jaison

02-24-08, 12:46 AM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Sounds good. Thats what I'm going to do. Thanks

02-24-08, 05:06 PM	#7
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I'm going into my 3rd year of powerpro on one rod, i need to get some more tho

02-24-08, 07:34 PM	#8
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	This will be year 3 for my flippin reel too, although I don't use it much. The line is still in perfect condition. I had Fireline Crystal fray and break on hooksets after 2-3 months last year, but I used that reel a lot. (now it has PP on it )

02-24-08, 08:59 PM	#9
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Three years is pretty darn impressive!

02-26-08, 07:25 PM	#12
adamgambill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Columbia, TX Posts: 375	Ive had the same bright orange suffix on my Mg that I use wade fishing for 2 years now. Reds, trout and flounder are some toothy sobs and jetty rocks work like a saw on mono. Just my $.02 __________________ Anyone who has a problem with getting a truck dirty shoul trade for a Volkswagon and a pair of panties.

02-27-08, 11:43 AM	#13
BASSITUP BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FT WORTH Posts: 29	I Had Spiderwire For A While On One Reel And I Hate Spiderwire Now. Powerpro Is The Way To Go. Im On My Second Year With The Same Line And Dont Have Any Issues __________________ IM HOOKED ON FISHING.

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