looking for some braid ,

[ROCK ROVER]

From April till now November fishing near on every day I did not have 1 wind knot in my Chinese braid

 

[Mesmo]

Is that a question or a statement Rock? If it’s a statement :-
Where did you get yours?
What breaking strain is it?
How many strands?
What colour.
Fixed Spool or Multiplier?

And most importantly, did the fish like it enough to jump on your hooks?

 

[ROCK ROVER]

Ali Express
20ib
8
Yellow
Fixed Spool 3 of
Kastking
Penn Spinfisher SSV 3500&4500
And Fin Nor 3500 inshore spin
Over 100

 

[Mesmo]

Ali Express
20ib
8
Yellow
Fixed Spool 3 of
Kastking
Penn Spinfisher SSV 3500&4500
And Fin Nor 3500 inshore spin
Over 100

Many thanks for the reply … I figured 2 of the answers out from another post of yours

 

[Kine262]

tried Chinese braid and it looks like i a master at knot tying with it so i think i am looking for something better 20 lb braid , what's a ok braid ?or do i try mono

Powerpro! Used it for years without any problem.

 

[GPSguru]

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That braid looks like Spectra, which is an excellent line and one that I use all the time. It is made in the same factory as powerpro and is almost identical, but a lot, lot cheaper.

However, 99% of my fishing is from the boat, I only shore fish once of twice a year.

 

[Just one last cast]

Just out of interest

To those of you using braid. Do you think it matters what colour braid you use for spinning & also do you use a fluro leader to camouflage the last length of line to the lure and prevent wear? If so how long a leader is required and can this affect casting causing wind knots? Also would you use a weaker bs than your braid to minimise braid loss if snagged.
Apologies for jumping in on this post

Thanks.

 

[ROCK ROVER]

For me white braid 8 strand 18ib
Flouro carbon leader 16ib as for length 3ft
And get to tye the FG knot properly
Don't cast the knot thru the eyes 2 reasons it will weaken the knot over time and can dislodge the eye liner
Wind knots mainly come from bad line lay
Surface work braid straight thru to lure clip

 

[Just one last cast]

Thanks for the reply. That covers it all, can start looking out for some of the bits now. Cheers.

 

[eves]

i read somwhere that spraying with silicone spray helps with braid.

 

[ROCK ROVER]

i read somwhere that spraying with silicone spray helps with braid.

Never heard that before
As long as braid goes on the spool tight you will have no problems

 

[Beach]

i read somwhere that spraying with silicone spray helps with braid.

I use silicone spray on my fly lines, never heard of using it on braid although I use mono

i read somwhere that spraying with silicone spray helps with braid.

 

[Steve Arnold]

I did see a YouTube video of someone spraying a PTFE oil on braid, so I have tried it on just one of my reels out of curiosity.

All I can say is that it does not seem to do any harm! I rarely (never these days!) get wind knots anyway, but I did wonder if it would make for smoother, longer casts. It would take some time casting with before and after being sprayed to prove a point, I think I would be better spending that time actually fishing.

Biggest problem with braid is many anglers do not load it tight enough when spooling up. Once you learn to do that braid is rarely a problem.

You can get a line loading jig with variable tension adjustment off ebay, for the cheap price they do the job very well.

Spooler System Reel Line Spooler Fishing Line Winder Fishing Spooler Machine | eBay

Type:Fishing Line Winder. Multi-rotate aluminum spool holder. Compact and lightweight, easy to remove and install. The suction cup can mounts firmly to any flat, smooth surface. Quantity:1Pc (Line not included.).

www.ebay.co.uk

.... sure you don't have to order from China though!

 

[Trampster]

I did see a YouTube video of someone spraying a PTFE oil on braid, so I have tried it on just one of my reels out of curiosity.

All I can say is that it does not seem to do any harm! I rarely (never these days!) get wind knots anyway, but I did wonder if it would make for smoother, longer casts. It would take some time casting with before and after being sprayed to prove a point, I think I would be better spending that time actually fishing.

Biggest problem with braid is many anglers to not load it tight enough when spooling up. Once you learn to do that braid is rarely a problem.

You can get a line loading jig with variable tension adjustment off ebay, for the cheap price they do the job very well.

Spooler System Reel Line Spooler Fishing Line Winder Fishing Spooler Machine | eBay

Type:Fishing Line Winder. Multi-rotate aluminum spool holder. Compact and lightweight, easy to remove and install. The suction cup can mounts firmly to any flat, smooth surface. Quantity:1Pc (Line not included.).

www.ebay.co.uk

.... sure you don't have to order from China though!

I've got that very same one Steve! It probably came from eBay, but not sure if it was a Chinese seller - I usually try to avoid them!

It works well. The only thing I will mention is the suction cup on the bottom is useless. We've got a 100mmm overhang all around our Coffee table, so I usually just put a clamp on it.

 

[Steve Arnold]

I've got that very same one Steve! It probably came from eBay, but not sure if it was a Chinese seller - I usually try to avoid them!

It works well. The only thing I will mention is the suction cup on the bottom is useless. We've got a 100mmm overhang all around our Coffee table, so I usually just put a clamp on it.

Yes, I took that suction cup off as well! Easier to put that end in a workshop vice now.

 

[Trampster]

Yes, I took that suction cup off as well! Easier to put that end in a workshop vice now.

No workshop here Steve, and I think I'd be in deep shite if I bolted a vice to the Coffee table!

 

[Beach]

I did see a YouTube video of someone spraying a PTFE oil on braid, so I have tried it on just one of my reels out of curiosity.

All I can say is that it does not seem to do any harm! I rarely (never these days!) get wind knots anyway, but I did wonder if it would make for smoother, longer casts. It would take some time casting with before and after being sprayed to prove a point, I think I would be better spending that time actually fishing.

Biggest problem with braid is many anglers do not load it tight enough when spooling up. Once you learn to do that braid is rarely a problem.

You can get a line loading jig with variable tension adjustment off ebay, for the cheap price they do the job very well.

Spooler System Reel Line Spooler Fishing Line Winder Fishing Spooler Machine | eBay

Type:Fishing Line Winder. Multi-rotate aluminum spool holder. Compact and lightweight, easy to remove and install. The suction cup can mounts firmly to any flat, smooth surface. Quantity:1Pc (Line not included.).

www.ebay.co.uk

.... sure you don't have to order from China though!

I ordered one yonks ago via a company from China, took 4 weeks to arrive but 85% cheaper than buying from the UK. Works fine for spooling coffee grinders (fixed spool reel)