braided line

angelus40 · 05-03-06, 03:49 PM

i got some braided line at dick's today hopefully that will
fix my backlash problem

KenDammit · 05-03-06, 05:05 PM

If you're having backlashes, its more than likely not a product of the line. What are your brakes set at..and the tension control knob? Are you making smooth casts? are you stopping the spool BEFORE it hits water or anything else? are you holding the spool after you stop it or releasing again?

bass kicker · 05-03-06, 07:02 PM

actually braided line is more prone to back lash then any other line

dodgeguy · 05-03-06, 07:08 PM

ok,that's just not true!!!the limper the line the less backlash and braid is limp.it's also a untruth that it is hard to get a backlash out of.

lizardsrule · 05-03-06, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgeguy

ok,that's just not true!!!the limper the line the less backlash and braid is limp.it's also a untruth that it is hard to get a backlash out of.

Thanks, my mouth was full of bad words, you said it much better

Lizards

WTL · 05-03-06, 10:20 PM

The good thing about backlashing with braid is you have much less of a risk of abrading the line when trying to pull it out. Really light mono can even get nicks and kinks from being pulled taut against itself like in a bad backlash. I'm not sure how much that effects line strength in actual tests, but I suspect it does have an effect.

1FASTLASER · 05-04-06, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bass kicker

actually braided line is more prone to back lash then any other line

Think before you post. Line doesnt cause a backlash. Improper casting techniques and/or improper spool tensin causes them.

Hef · 05-04-06, 07:45 AM

Tell em Fastlaser.

perkdog65 · 05-04-06, 08:00 AM

I have to agree with dodgeguy...i have thrown both over the years and the fact of the matter is i have experienced less backlashes with the braids and that is with my technique being the same...i will say this though, you do have to set the reel up differently when you change from one to the other type line...at least i do.

Rodman_Rob · 05-04-06, 11:24 AM

backlashes aren't caused by line, by casting techniques, wind, brakes, or tension control knobs! They're caused by them dag gum baitcasters!

flbassman · 05-04-06, 03:43 PM

Take your baitcaster in your backyard with some stiff mono, put the brakes and tension all the way up, and throw a large lure until you stop backlashing. After two to three hours of this kind of practice, you will have learned techniques that will slow down backlash. Then, put on the braid and go fishing. You'll still backlash, but it won't happen every cast, and you will be throwing like a pro in a week or two.

Rebbasser · 05-04-06, 08:17 PM

Take a look here:

http://pages.infinit.net/fishing/bait101.htm

It will show you how to set the reel up so backlashes are not such a problem. They WILL occasionally happen-it is the nature of the beast

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dodgeguy · 05-10-06, 10:44 AM

i just put some suffix braid on 2 rods.i like it better than power pro so far.it's smoother and handles better with less tip wrap.we will see how it does after a season.

05-03-06, 03:49 PM	#1
angelus40 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 436	braided line i got some braided line at dick's today hopefully that will fix my backlash problem

05-03-06, 07:02 PM	#3
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	actually braided line is more prone to back lash then any other line __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

05-03-06, 07:08 PM	#4
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	ok,that's just not true!!!the limper the line the less backlash and braid is limp.it's also a untruth that it is hard to get a backlash out of. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

05-03-06, 10:20 PM	#6
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	The good thing about backlashing with braid is you have much less of a risk of abrading the line when trying to pull it out. Really light mono can even get nicks and kinks from being pulled taut against itself like in a bad backlash. I'm not sure how much that effects line strength in actual tests, but I suspect it does have an effect. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-04-06, 07:45 AM	#8
Hef BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 565	Tell em Fastlaser. __________________ U.S. Navy "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" - Gen Patton

05-03-06, 05:05 PM	#2
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	If you're having backlashes, its more than likely not a product of the line. What are your brakes set at..and the tension control knob? Are you making smooth casts? are you stopping the spool BEFORE it hits water or anything else? are you holding the spool after you stop it or releasing again?

05-04-06, 08:00 AM	#9
perkdog65 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 88	I have to agree with dodgeguy...i have thrown both over the years and the fact of the matter is i have experienced less backlashes with the braids and that is with my technique being the same...i will say this though, you do have to set the reel up differently when you change from one to the other type line...at least i do. __________________ "Perkdog" US Navy Chief(Retired)

05-04-06, 11:24 AM	#10
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	backlashes aren't caused by line, by casting techniques, wind, brakes, or tension control knobs! They're caused by them dag gum baitcasters! __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

05-04-06, 03:43 PM	#11
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	Take your baitcaster in your backyard with some stiff mono, put the brakes and tension all the way up, and throw a large lure until you stop backlashing. After two to three hours of this kind of practice, you will have learned techniques that will slow down backlash. Then, put on the braid and go fishing. You'll still backlash, but it won't happen every cast, and you will be throwing like a pro in a week or two. __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

05-04-06, 08:17 PM	#12
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Take a look here: http://pages.infinit.net/fishing/bait101.htm It will show you how to set the reel up so backlashes are not such a problem. They WILL occasionally happen-it is the nature of the beast . __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

05-10-06, 10:44 AM	#13
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	i just put some suffix braid on 2 rods.i like it better than power pro so far.it's smoother and handles better with less tip wrap.we will see how it does after a season. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

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