Spectra Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgax65 · 03-30-2007, 08:57 AM

Dave

There was an issue with counterfeit Power Pro.

http://www.powerpro.com/press/downlo...ATEGORY_ID=103

I wouldn't think that Turner's would sell you the fake stuff, but it could happen.
I use the 50# PowerPro Spectra on most of my reels and I haven't had a problem. I got snagged on the bottom many times on the San Carlos trip and I had an opportunity to put a lot of pressure on my line and knots. I now have complete confidence in my ability to tie an Albright. On one occasion I managed to bend the Owner 4/0 Gorilla hook without having the Spectra, 50# SeaGuar fluoro, or the Albright knot fail.
Your problem does make me wonder about QC on Power Pro. I would like to test the Spectra on all of my reels to see if there is any variance in parting strength.

madscientist · 03-30-2007, 09:57 AM

The powerpro problem usually manifests in a quick set. I'd have 50lb that was perfectly fine under a steady load but when a quick swing was made it would just seperate like a cotton ball. I've still got some on a few old reels that seems to be fine, but I'll never buy it again. I've become very fond of the japanese stuff. Expensive but much higher quality than most US made line.

03-30-2007, 10:02 AM

what is the name of the stuff you use Brad?

Also, on a related note, I am big fan of the Squidco small high rated black barrel swivels to connect my 3-5 ft leader of fluoro to spectra, never had one break, (knock on wood) Much easier than all these specialty knots...

madscientist · 03-30-2007, 12:10 PM

Power hunter, I think. There is even better stuff than that though. Look for the 10x stuff. Refers to the number of woven strands. Most good US stuff is 4x. If you've ever handled cheap rope next high quality rope you'll know the difference. I had a good ebay retailer, I'll try to look it up and PM ya.

Ultimately your line, hook, and swivels (if you still haven't learned to tie a good knot

) are the connection between you and the fish. A weak link there will usually be exposed at the worse possible time.

tylerdurden · 03-30-2007, 02:33 PM

I just got power pro for the first time before the San Carlos trip. Noah's was out of JB. I don't like it because of the coating on it. It is 65# spectra and so far no problems after multiple snags at San Carlos and here in the kelp. It held up nice for one big fish and some mid grade ones since February.

That Japanese stuff Brad uses is awesome, but at ~$20/100 yards (and that's the sale price) very pricy. I really like it.

madscientist · 03-30-2007, 02:38 PM

Tyler, I'm gonna switch to this stuff once I need to respool.

But at $100 for 300m I'm in no hurry.

nmbrinkman · 03-30-2007, 03:19 PM

Brad.. Do you put it on yourself or do you take it to a tackle shop?

03-30-2007, 08:57 AM	#1
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Dave There was an issue with counterfeit Power Pro. http://www.powerpro.com/press/downlo...ATEGORY_ID=103 I wouldn't think that Turner's would sell you the fake stuff, but it could happen. I use the 50# PowerPro Spectra on most of my reels and I haven't had a problem. I got snagged on the bottom many times on the San Carlos trip and I had an opportunity to put a lot of pressure on my line and knots. I now have complete confidence in my ability to tie an Albright. On one occasion I managed to bend the Owner 4/0 Gorilla hook without having the Spectra, 50# SeaGuar fluoro, or the Albright knot fail. Your problem does make me wonder about QC on Power Pro. I would like to test the Spectra on all of my reels to see if there is any variance in parting strength. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

03-30-2007, 09:57 AM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	The powerpro problem usually manifests in a quick set. I'd have 50lb that was perfectly fine under a steady load but when a quick swing was made it would just seperate like a cotton ball. I've still got some on a few old reels that seems to be fine, but I'll never buy it again. I've become very fond of the japanese stuff. Expensive but much higher quality than most US made line. __________________

03-30-2007, 12:10 PM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Power hunter, I think. There is even better stuff than that though. Look for the 10x stuff. Refers to the number of woven strands. Most good US stuff is 4x. If you've ever handled cheap rope next high quality rope you'll know the difference. I had a good ebay retailer, I'll try to look it up and PM ya. Ultimately your line, hook, and swivels (if you still haven't learned to tie a good knot ) are the connection between you and the fish. A weak link there will usually be exposed at the worse possible time. __________________

03-30-2007, 02:33 PM	#5
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I just got power pro for the first time before the San Carlos trip. Noah's was out of JB. I don't like it because of the coating on it. It is 65# spectra and so far no problems after multiple snags at San Carlos and here in the kelp. It held up nice for one big fish and some mid grade ones since February. That Japanese stuff Brad uses is awesome, but at ~$20/100 yards (and that's the sale price) very pricy. I really like it. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

03-30-2007, 02:38 PM	#6
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Tyler, I'm gonna switch to this stuff once I need to respool. But at $100 for 300m I'm in no hurry. __________________

03-30-2007, 10:02 AM	#3
Chris Guest Posts: n/a	what is the name of the stuff you use Brad? Also, on a related note, I am big fan of the Squidco small high rated black barrel swivels to connect my 3-5 ft leader of fluoro to spectra, never had one break, (knock on wood) Much easier than all these specialty knots...

03-30-2007, 03:19 PM	#7
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Brad.. Do you put it on yourself or do you take it to a tackle shop?