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

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?

dgax65 · 03-30-2007, 03:35 PM

Brad

Is that multi-color line that you had on your reels the Power Hunter? If so, is it any cheaper if you get a monochrome?

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.

03-30-2007, 02:33 PM	#1
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	#2
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, 03:35 PM	#4
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Brad Is that multi-color line that you had on your reels the Power Hunter? If so, is it any cheaper if you get a monochrome? __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

03-30-2007, 08:26 PM	#6
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	#7
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, 03:19 PM	#3
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?

03-30-2007, 03:59 PM	#5
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)