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

zeelaagee · 03-30-2007, 03:59 PM

i hear he has the multicolor on there to show his pride... lol lol lol

(but i guess i shouldn't talk sh!^, i don't even know the man- i just could't resist the opportunity of that joke)

lamb · 03-30-2007, 08:26 PM

zeelaagee, did you just say Brad is gay??

Red card...

There's only one way you can be forgiven - sign up for WCW immediately: lol

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/payments.php

David, spectra is great idea if you plan on getting your big fish out of kelp.

I've mostly had good experience with 30# spectra and 20# to 30# floro leaders. This year I started spooling 40#, only becasue it seems to get less backlashes when casting (I still get them though

). Spectra has its bad sides that are widely known and discussed... Kelp cutting with spectra works much better than with mono - that's what I was sold on.

I got used to it.... Now it feels weird when I'm fishing mono.

In my case - always spectra, always a few feet floro leader.

Always a swivel... I only bothered to learn 2 knots.

That's all I need.

One thing with spectra - it is not as forgiving as mono. You have to make sure your drag is smooth (=quality reel), and that it is properly set.

madscientist · 03-30-2007, 08:32 PM

Good point there Adi, spectra can reveal the limitations of a cheap or poorly functioning reel in a hurry. It can also eats into cheap rod guides.

I don't think the powerhunter is available in monochrome. But a man secure in his sexuality can fish with rainbow line and not fret it.

Aguayak · 03-30-2007, 09:12 PM

Geez, he can fish with it, but won't play with it on his guitar?

That doesn't sound too secure. LOL

wavster · 03-30-2007, 10:02 PM

I appreciate everyone's response. I got so frustrated today because that line snapped just about
every time I got snagged (which was every time I dropped live bait to the bottom). I
was trying to fish the kelp line, but I guess I'm still too close to the kelp beds.

After fishing today, I went by Turners and returned the PowerPro line without incident. I'm
going to try another brand (most likely one of the ones recommended here). I just haven't
decided which. I'd like to see how each feels first.

I may transfer the existing PowerPro onto my bass rod, since I doubt I'll be catching anything
over 10lbs on that (although last September I got 3 YTs on it)

dgax65 · 03-30-2007, 10:41 PM

Dave

Its nice to know that Turner's allowed you to return the line. Did you spool the line yourself or did you have a tackle shop do it for you? Spectra is susceptible to heating and you can damage the line if there is too much friction on it as you spool it onto your reel. Other than getting a bad/counterfeit spool this may be the cause of your problem. Did you check the remaining line on the spool to see if it was also breaking below the marked test?

wavster · 03-31-2007, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgax65

...Did you spool the line yourself or did you have a tackle shop do it for you? ...Did you check the remaining line on the spool
to see if it was also breaking below the marked test?

Douglas,
I spooled the line myself, but it was done at a slow speed. I've checked line on the new spool
that was never used and it reacted the same way.

I checked the countfeit links, but couldn't tell if mine were or not because I had already returned them.

Nate, that's the 2nd recommendation to go to Noah's. I'll check it out and try the JB line. I've
really been frustrated throwing money into the ocean in the form of iron.

nmbrinkman · 03-31-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavster

I just haven't decided which.

Dude, save the research and go with JB. I have 3 reels spooled with the white in 50lb or 65lb. All at different times, 2 by Noah's tackle on convoy and 1 at squidco. NONE have had any problem. They have been through snags in kelp, snags on bottom and been on the reels for atleast a season. Everytime I got my gear back or the flouro broke first.. And that required line wrapped around pliers and a steady vertical pull... Most guys that I know use JB and most tackle stores (that I know of) recommend it. Talk to Kevan at Noah's, he a great guy and has been in the tackle biz for quite some time...

03-30-2007, 08:26 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	zeelaagee, did you just say Brad is gay?? Red card... There's only one way you can be forgiven - sign up for WCW immediately: lol http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/payments.php David, spectra is great idea if you plan on getting your big fish out of kelp. I've mostly had good experience with 30# spectra and 20# to 30# floro leaders. This year I started spooling 40#, only becasue it seems to get less backlashes when casting (I still get them though ). Spectra has its bad sides that are widely known and discussed... Kelp cutting with spectra works much better than with mono - that's what I was sold on. I got used to it.... Now it feels weird when I'm fishing mono. In my case - always spectra, always a few feet floro leader. Always a swivel... I only bothered to learn 2 knots. That's all I need. One thing with spectra - it is not as forgiving as mono. You have to make sure your drag is smooth (=quality reel), and that it is properly set. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-30-2007, 08:32 PM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Good point there Adi, spectra can reveal the limitations of a cheap or poorly functioning reel in a hurry. It can also eats into cheap rod guides. I don't think the powerhunter is available in monochrome. But a man secure in his sexuality can fish with rainbow line and not fret it. __________________

03-30-2007, 10:41 PM	#6
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Dave Its nice to know that Turner's allowed you to return the line. Did you spool the line yourself or did you have a tackle shop do it for you? Spectra is susceptible to heating and you can damage the line if there is too much friction on it as you spool it onto your reel. Other than getting a bad/counterfeit spool this may be the cause of your problem. Did you check the remaining line on the spool to see if it was also breaking below the marked test? __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

03-30-2007, 03:59 PM	#1
zeelaagee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 37	i hear he has the multicolor on there to show his pride... lol lol lol (but i guess i shouldn't talk sh!^, i don't even know the man- i just could't resist the opportunity of that joke)

03-30-2007, 09:12 PM	#4
Aguayak Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 16	Geez, he can fish with it, but won't play with it on his guitar? That doesn't sound too secure. LOL

03-30-2007, 10:02 PM	#5
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I appreciate everyone's response. I got so frustrated today because that line snapped just about every time I got snagged (which was every time I dropped live bait to the bottom). I was trying to fish the kelp line, but I guess I'm still too close to the kelp beds. After fishing today, I went by Turners and returned the PowerPro line without incident. I'm going to try another brand (most likely one of the ones recommended here). I just haven't decided which. I'd like to see how each feels first. I may transfer the existing PowerPro onto my bass rod, since I doubt I'll be catching anything over 10lbs on that (although last September I got 3 YTs on it)