Super User MickD Posted March 27, 2015 Super User Share Posted March 27, 2015 I forgot to mention that all flouros are not created equal, and some are so stiff they are real pains in the butt. And I have trouble making them work at all. Even 8 pound flouro can be a problem. The most forgiving line for a spinning reel is braid. I use a lot of braid with flouro leaders (doesn't matter how stiff the 3-4 foot leader is) joined with double uni knots. If you want a really sweet casting setup try 10 pound Power Pro with a 15 pound flouro leader. If you are not a braid user you need to know you don't want to break off snags by wrapping the line around your hand and pulling. You can get cut that way. Point the rod directly at the snag, lock the spool with your hand, and then pull. No cut hands, no broken rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matuka Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hey Fisher, nobody has asked you what lure you are throwing. There are a lot of my soft plastics which will spin if reeled in just a bit too fast. Leaches, and reapers come to mind. Almost anything you dropshot has the same tendency. It may have nothing to do with your equipment either way. And just my $.02, 8lb fluoro is my absolute max I'd use on a spinning reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted March 29, 2015 Super User Share Posted March 29, 2015 Exactly what I was going to post.Apologize AJ, didn't read this before I posted, would have saved me the effort, hope the OP gives this a try.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fisher Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hey Fisher, nobody has asked you what lure you are throwing. There are a lot of my soft plastics which will spin if reeled in just a bit too fast. Leaches, and reapers come to mind. Almost anything you dropshot has the same tendency. It may have nothing to do with your equipment either way. And just my $.02, 8lb fluoro is my absolute max I'd use on a spinning reel. Using it for 4" Keitech Swing Impacts on a 1/4 oz worm nose jig head and weightless 4" Senkos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matuka Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Although those aren't my usual suspects, you might want to test them in a pool or pond where you can track it on a quick retrieve anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I've found underfilling the spool by about 1/4" prevents line jumping off the spool best for me. Enough that I expect to use a spool of any brand 8 lb fluoro for a whole season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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