Braided line problem

LedZepp81 · 07-16-08, 04:49 AM

Hello everyone,

I came upon this forum a few weeks ago and have been picking up some great tips so I figured I would join.

I did a search but didn't find anything(forgive me if I missed it) But I have noticed a problem with my Berkley Fireline on one of my reels. What's happening is it's slipping on the reel when reeling in. I have only noticed this on one of the two I have it on, and they were spooled at the same time. By the way there spinners. I have heard of some using cheaper mono line as a backing when using braided, is that to prevent this from happening?

I love this line as far as casting and strength and would like to keep using it. If anyone has any feedback to help that would be great

Thanks

1FASTLASER · 07-16-08, 05:39 AM

Welcome to the boards bud. Lots of GREAT GUYS here. On the slipping wind on some cheap mono tightly and use a suitable knot to join the too. One thing I warn you SET the drag accordingly. I myyself ama fan of braid and have sent a few spinning reels to an early graveyard because of my gentle hookset( I rock a 20ft boat upon hookset) and yu will be good to go.

Jim80 · 07-16-08, 08:13 AM

Hey man welcome to the nut house i agree with you about the fireline and the mono backing on a spinning reel won't hurt at all or baitcasting for that matter , i would tie a uni to uni knot to join the lines .

Buzz Wing · 07-16-08, 10:30 AM

How do you like the Fireline, Jim? I was looking at some at our local tackle shop and it didn't look round at all. Loooked like floss to me.

islandbass · 07-16-08, 01:00 PM

Yes, the mono backing should solve your case. Welcome!

Jim80 · 07-16-08, 01:37 PM

so far i like it , it's a little stiff out the the box but it casts great and is strong as heck, I've fished the line twice since spooling it and it has broken in a bit but overall no problems with it yet . I had also heard that it frayed pretty badly but it does not seem to at all yet and it is much easier to cut than my other braid .

BigBassin144 · 07-16-08, 05:33 PM

LedZepp, mono backing should solve the slipping problems with the fireline. I've never used Fireline, and only used braid on a spinning once, but I never had problems with the braid.

Jim, glad to hear that. I'm thinking about using Fireline as my main line for dropshotting and other finesse techniques. How's the sensitivity of it compared to a braid like Power Pro or Suffix?

BB

mariner · 07-16-08, 05:39 PM

welcome aboard

Jim80 · 07-16-08, 09:21 PM

BB it's about the same I was using it with spinners and the chatter bait and could feel every little bump .

BigBassin144 · 07-17-08, 07:37 AM

Thanks Jim, good to know.

BB

Jim80 · 07-17-08, 08:07 AM

by the way BB nice avatar

BigBassin144 · 07-17-08, 08:26 AM

thanks.

BB

tnfisherman · 07-17-08, 11:17 AM

it frayded bad on me

LedZepp81 · 07-17-08, 11:18 AM

Thanks guys...I'll get some spooled on.

Jim80 · 07-17-08, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnfisherman

it frayded bad on me

maybe it's cause mine is still new but it just seems to cut cleaner than the others , who knows .

tnfisherman · 07-17-08, 12:44 PM

mine is new ,it frayes bad when you clich down on a knot

Jim80 · 07-17-08, 12:49 PM

you might have just got a bad batch or something

Bmuskin · 07-17-08, 05:13 PM

I have been using the Fireline on my spinning reels and love it. I also had the same issue with spinning on the spool. It does not grip and just spins. I found that if I tape the first loop of line on it has a secure anchor point and will not spin.

zooker · 07-17-08, 08:26 PM

lizard rules is the board fire line long term user...

i have tried it great on spinning reels. just don't try to pull it free with your bare hands..

zook

07-16-08, 04:49 AM	#1
LedZepp81 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Braided line problem Hello everyone, I came upon this forum a few weeks ago and have been picking up some great tips so I figured I would join. I did a search but didn't find anything(forgive me if I missed it) But I have noticed a problem with my Berkley Fireline on one of my reels. What's happening is it's slipping on the reel when reeling in. I have only noticed this on one of the two I have it on, and they were spooled at the same time. By the way there spinners. I have heard of some using cheaper mono line as a backing when using braided, is that to prevent this from happening? I love this line as far as casting and strength and would like to keep using it. If anyone has any feedback to help that would be great Thanks

07-16-08, 05:39 AM	#2
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Welcome to the boards bud. Lots of GREAT GUYS here. On the slipping wind on some cheap mono tightly and use a suitable knot to join the too. One thing I warn you SET the drag accordingly. I myyself ama fan of braid and have sent a few spinning reels to an early graveyard because of my gentle hookset( I rock a 20ft boat upon hookset) and yu will be good to go. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

07-16-08, 08:13 AM	#3
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Hey man welcome to the nut house i agree with you about the fireline and the mono backing on a spinning reel won't hurt at all or baitcasting for that matter , i would tie a uni to uni knot to join the lines . __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-16-08, 01:00 PM	#5
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Yes, the mono backing should solve your case. Welcome! __________________ 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)

07-16-08, 01:37 PM	#6
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	so far i like it , it's a little stiff out the the box but it casts great and is strong as heck, I've fished the line twice since spooling it and it has broken in a bit but overall no problems with it yet . I had also heard that it frayed pretty badly but it does not seem to at all yet and it is much easier to cut than my other braid . __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-16-08, 10:30 AM	#4
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	How do you like the Fireline, Jim? I was looking at some at our local tackle shop and it didn't look round at all. Loooked like floss to me.

07-16-08, 05:33 PM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	LedZepp, mono backing should solve the slipping problems with the fireline. I've never used Fireline, and only used braid on a spinning once, but I never had problems with the braid. Jim, glad to hear that. I'm thinking about using Fireline as my main line for dropshotting and other finesse techniques. How's the sensitivity of it compared to a braid like Power Pro or Suffix? BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-16-08, 05:39 PM	#8
mariner BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: trenton ga Posts: 501	welcome aboard __________________ ¿ <*(((>{

07-16-08, 09:21 PM	#9
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	BB it's about the same I was using it with spinners and the chatter bait and could feel every little bump . __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-17-08, 07:37 AM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Thanks Jim, good to know. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-17-08, 08:07 AM	#11
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	by the way BB nice avatar __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-17-08, 08:26 AM	#12
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	thanks. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-17-08, 11:17 AM	#13
tnfisherman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: east tn Posts: 370	it frayded bad on me

07-17-08, 11:18 AM	#14
LedZepp81 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Thanks guys...I'll get some spooled on.

07-17-08, 12:44 PM	#16
tnfisherman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: east tn Posts: 370	mine is new ,it frayes bad when you clich down on a knot

07-17-08, 12:49 PM	#17
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	you might have just got a bad batch or something __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-17-08, 05:13 PM	#18
Bmuskin BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 131	I have been using the Fireline on my spinning reels and love it. I also had the same issue with spinning on the spool. It does not grip and just spins. I found that if I tape the first loop of line on it has a secure anchor point and will not spin.

07-17-08, 08:26 PM	#19
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	lizard rules is the board fire line long term user... i have tried it great on spinning reels. just don't try to pull it free with your bare hands.. zook __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

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