braided line!

[A.K.A.]

Just discovered this. Maybe used braid one time on this rod

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[rbreedi1]

 

[AllOutdoors]

I have always heard of this. But after years of using every braid and superline on the market, I have yet to see it on any of my rods. What brand rod are you using?

 

[A.K.A.]

Its berkley lightning rod. It "seems" pretty tough but hmm?

 

[RUGER]

It will do the same thing to your right index finger when using it to repair rips in canvas on a pop-up camper.

Just sayin.

 

[Otterman]

 

[A.K.A.]

It will do the same thing to your right index finger when using it to repair rips in canvas on a pop-up camper.

Just sayin.

 

[Kirk]

I quit using braid because it was cutting my end guides. If you get it cut deep enough it will cause all sorts of casting and hook setting issues. I started using the P-line and got completely away from braid.

 

[Rowdy]

I've used Spiderwire braid for years on my flip'n rods...never had that problem.

 

[tophat]

I use spiderwire on my flipping rod also for the last 5 years and never had a problem with it doing it that. I love it for the no strecth.

 

[Unicam]

My Kevin Van Dam Special from Bass Pro did that with spider wire....
Neither one of my Ugly sticks have though.

 

[WG Taxidermist]

I dont like braided line myself. if you ever backlash it it takes forever to get it picked out!

 

[rocket04]

I have never had any issues with braid and it's about all I use in the summer while bass fishing. The backlash issue is tricky but I found going to the larger diameter braid it dosent backlash as much. I use the 12 dia 50lb test power pro.

 

[m_allison71]

I've got a Lightning Rod that did the same thing. It has never had braided line run through it.

 

[AllOutdoors]

If you ever get a nick in the last eye of your rod, most any line (braid or mono) will wear a groove. Always inspect your last eye and try to protect it if possible. Also check it before you buy any new rod. The tip is most likely to be damaged. I have seen quite a few line breaks that were caused by bad eyes or no eyes at all in the tip.