Braid and spincast reels?

keithdog · 02-06-11, 12:34 PM

I bought a Daiwa Goldcast 120 spincast reel for my wife last year and I'm wondering if anyone has tried using braid on a spincast reel and whether it would work ok?

nofearengineer · 02-06-11, 01:11 PM

I see no reason it wouldn't work fine, as a spincast reel is basically a spinning reel with a cap on it, fished upside down.

HarveysMinnow · 02-06-11, 01:15 PM

Keith, I'm using the Cortland Braid 30# on a Quantum Escalade 20 spinner, and it seems to work quite well for me. At least it casts well, although I have not caught any sizeable Bass on this particular setup so far. I always use a leader with braid, so I'm going to have to see how well the line to line knot holds.

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bamabassman · 02-06-11, 01:41 PM

i have braid on 2 spinning reel set ups. no problem whatsoever keith. do it pal.

hardhead · 02-06-11, 02:54 PM

Tried it awhile back with a Daiwa underspin for my god daughter... used fireline with mixed results. then again it could have been operator error... she was 4 at the time. I think it will probably depend on your braid / reel choice.

walkeraviator · 02-06-11, 03:02 PM

I wonder if braid will wear out the line guide hole on the front of the reel. I would say it would be a good match for a spincast because it comes off the spool so easily without a lot of line twist.

Raul · 02-07-11, 01:21 PM

I don´t think that the line pick up in that reel is going to stand a long time the wear cause by the line rubbing against it.

Bob Smith · 02-07-11, 05:50 PM

Keith, if it were a zebco 202 or even a 33 I would have my doubts, but it should work ok on the Diawa.

keithdog · 02-07-11, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raul

I don´t think that the line pick up in that reel is going to stand a long time the wear cause by the line rubbing against it.

This is a good point but I don't think it will be an issue. My wife gets out with me maybe 3-4 times a year at most for about 6 hours a shot. Since this is her setup, I'm fairly confident she won't be wearing out the pickup pin.

Rebbasser · 02-07-11, 09:53 PM

Keith, that is an interesting question and I have no clue if it will work or not. I have my doubts because of the nature of a spincast reel and the way it picks up/lets out line but like most things in fishing there is only one way to find out

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02-06-11, 12:34 PM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Braid and spincast reels? I bought a Daiwa Goldcast 120 spincast reel for my wife last year and I'm wondering if anyone has tried using braid on a spincast reel and whether it would work ok? __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

02-06-11, 01:11 PM	#2
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I see no reason it wouldn't work fine, as a spincast reel is basically a spinning reel with a cap on it, fished upside down. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

02-06-11, 01:15 PM	#3
HarveysMinnow BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central NC Posts: 224	Keith, I'm using the Cortland Braid 30# on a Quantum Escalade 20 spinner, and it seems to work quite well for me. At least it casts well, although I have not caught any sizeable Bass on this particular setup so far. I always use a leader with braid, so I'm going to have to see how well the line to line knot holds. . __________________ It's time for less talk and more fishing!

02-06-11, 01:41 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i have braid on 2 spinning reel set ups. no problem whatsoever keith. do it pal. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-07-11, 05:50 PM	#8
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	Keith, if it were a zebco 202 or even a 33 I would have my doubts, but it should work ok on the Diawa. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

02-06-11, 02:54 PM	#5
hardhead BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 30	Tried it awhile back with a Daiwa underspin for my god daughter... used fireline with mixed results. then again it could have been operator error... she was 4 at the time. I think it will probably depend on your braid / reel choice.

02-06-11, 03:02 PM	#6
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	I wonder if braid will wear out the line guide hole on the front of the reel. I would say it would be a good match for a spincast because it comes off the spool so easily without a lot of line twist.

02-07-11, 01:21 PM	#7
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	I don´t think that the line pick up in that reel is going to stand a long time the wear cause by the line rubbing against it.

02-07-11, 09:53 PM	#10
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Keith, that is an interesting question and I have no clue if it will work or not. I have my doubts because of the nature of a spincast reel and the way it picks up/lets out line but like most things in fishing there is only one way to find out. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

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