05-25-2012, 12:56 AM
Hey guys, sorry I kind of abandoned this for a while, I just got busy with other stuff and I always ran out of time, but I'm back.
Anyway, the spincast reel is holding up just fine with power pro braid. I also figured out why it was hanging up, too. As you probably know, the diameter of braid is so ridiculously small that using 20lb braid is similar to using 4-6lb mono. What was happening, is the diameter was so small, the pin would pull the line in when it retracted in (To cast). So what I did is I upped the test I was using on braid so the diameter would be closer to 10lb mono. Works fine now, no hangups.
Also, I managed to land an EIGHT POUND largemouth with it! Plus numerous fish within the 1.5-6lb range.
Still no wear on the pins... I kind of think braid roughing up pins is similar to braid roughing up line guides. It can happen, but its far more common with some brands than others. For example, PowerPro is different than fireline, for example. It's much smoother and less abrasive.
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Anyway, the spincast reel is holding up just fine with power pro braid. I also figured out why it was hanging up, too. As you probably know, the diameter of braid is so ridiculously small that using 20lb braid is similar to using 4-6lb mono. What was happening, is the diameter was so small, the pin would pull the line in when it retracted in (To cast). So what I did is I upped the test I was using on braid so the diameter would be closer to 10lb mono. Works fine now, no hangups.
Also, I managed to land an EIGHT POUND largemouth with it! Plus numerous fish within the 1.5-6lb range.
Still no wear on the pins... I kind of think braid roughing up pins is similar to braid roughing up line guides. It can happen, but its far more common with some brands than others. For example, PowerPro is different than fireline, for example. It's much smoother and less abrasive.
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