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I have been using the Stren Super Braid and I noticed they no longer make it. It has been replaced with Sonic Braid. I really liked the Super Braid because it would lay straight on the water unlike other braids that coil. Has anyone used this new line yet? Is it as limp as the Super Braid and will it lay straight on the water? Thanks in Advance

Dr.T You do not have an issue using the palomar knot on 30lb plus fluoro lines?

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Hi, I am interested in finding the best knot to use when tying lures to 30 lb fluorocarbon leader material. I have used the Palomar knot with 10 lb to 15 lb line with great success. I want a knot that will not losen because of the diametre of the line. What is the best knot for thicker diametre lines? Thanks In Advance

Thanks for all the feedback... Problem solved - I put less line on the reel and pay more attention when closing the bail.

Bass-Brat I always close my bail by hand and pull on the line as well. I am going to spool up tonight with 20lb and give it a try - I will only fill the spool up 3/4 of the way and see if that makes a difference. I may have overfilled the spool.....

Wayne P. After several cast I get a loop in the line on the reel - once I cast, the line pulls the loop off the reel and creates knotted mess. Hawgchaser Does the suffix lay flat on the surface like the stren. Power Pro has some coil to it when it is in the water.

I used Stren Super Braid (30lb High Vis Yellow) on my spinning gear this weekend. I liked the way it casted - it laid on the water straight so it was easy to detect any movement. The line is extremely limp compared to most braids i have tried. The only problem I had was the line looped way to easy and created knots. It happened several times throughout the weekend. I switched to Power Pro and it no longer happened but the line did not cast as well or lay straight on the surface like the Stren. I may try using 20lb and see if this makes any difference. Any suggestions would be appreciated.....

Thanks for the feedback... The flouro leader knot is breaking - I always have my drag cranked down. I may have to just go with straight braid. When I am fishing heavy cover or docks I crank my drag down. I have been using high vis yellow marking the last 6' with a black marker. I will never fish without high vis again - it is a line watchers dream.....

I have been tying 20lb InvisX Seaguar line to 50lb braid using both Uni to Uni and Albright. Everytime I set the hook on a M/H or Heavy action baitcasting rod the knot breaks. I use 15lb InvisX on my spinning rods without any issues. Any suggestions would be appreciated..... Thanks

Hi, Is the leader material stronger and more abrasion resistant than main line flouro? I have 20 lb Seaguar invizX - i am thinking of purchasing some leader material.... Thanks in Advance.

Hi, Is this line as visible on the surface as the Hi-Vis yellow? I like the the feel of the Super Braid and want to use a Hi-Vis braid this year. Thanks

Bassackward. I am thinking of using 50 or 65 lb sufix braid with a 20 lb seaguar floro leader material on 7' heavy and med/heavy casting rods. What lb test are you using and what knot do you use to connect the leader? Thanks Again

Hi, I am going to switch all my rods over to the Hi Vis Yellow Braid with a fluorocarbon leader. I am a huge line watcher and I have a hard time seeing the green braid in the water. If anyone has used this setup please let me know your thoughts. My biggest fear is the fish getting line shy...... Thanks In Advance

Hi, Kistler has 2 rods designed specifically for skipping. There is 1 in the Graphite Plus line up and 1 in the Magnesium line up. I have the 1 in the Graphite Plus and it works great..... Hope this helps

Here is my Kistler line up I have in the boat all the times. Casting HE2MHC69 Curado 201BSF Spinner/Buzz Baits Casting HE2MHC69 Curado 201BSF Crank Baits etc. Casting HE2HC70 Curado 201BSF 7" Senko Casting HE2HC70 Curado 201BSF Beaver Casting HE2HC70 Curado 201BSF Rats/frogs Pitching HE2HC70 Chronarch 50MG Jig 3/8 oz Pitching HE2HC70 Chronarch 50MG Tubes Pitching HE2HC76T Chronarch 50MG Jig 3/4 to 1 oz Pitching HEXHC76T Chronarch 50MG Craw/Beaver 1.5 oz Spinning Spinning HE63MHS Symetre 2500FI Senko/Tube Skipping rod Spinning HE2MH70S Symetre 2500FI Tubes - Spinning HE2M70S Symetre 2500FI Wacky Senko Spinning HE2MH69S Symetre 2500FI Jerk baits/Grubs/Fat Ika -

I am going to start using floro leaders this year as well. I will be using Suffix braid 50lb as a main line and Seaguar invsx 20 lb as the leader on a Kistler 7' heavy action rod for pitching jigs. I was going to use the uni to uni knot and put some glue on it. My main concern is with the stiffness of this rod, will the knots blow apart on a hard hook set. Thoughts? Thanks in Advance

I find it easier to skip a wacky rigged senko over a TRig senko. How are these hooks around wood, docks and other solid objects for hang ups? Thanks

Eyed, What knot and leader material are you using? Thanks

Hi, I experimented with braid and fluorocarbon a far bit last summer. On one outing I was flipping milfoil in 10 ft of water on a crystal clear lake and my catch ratio was no better with fluorocarbon. I had an area that produced over 20 bass and the majority of those bass were caught on the rod with braid. I fished in 30 min intervals with both types of line. I am thinking of using a fluorocarbon leader this year for its abrasion resistance against zebra muscles not for its invisibility.

I have been using the Gambler Rattlin Florida Rig Weights. I am going to switch over to tungsten. I like the Gambler with the built in rattles and the gambler goo inside the weight. What do you recommend and how do you peg your weights? Thanks

I agree that braid is abraision resistant but when it comes to sharp edges like zebra muscles it does not stand a chance.

Hi, I fish with 8lb Seaguar Inviz-X on my spinning gear without any issues at all. I skip docks with this line with no break offs. I have nothing good to say about Vanish after witnessing this line snap several times on open water smallmouth.

Hi, I am looking at using Seaguar Flourocarbon leader or main line at the end of my braided line next year. Most of the lakes I fish have zebra muscles. Is the leader material stronger and more abrasion resistant than their main line? Would the double uni knot be my best choice to connect the 2 lines? Thanks in Advance

Hi, What rod length and power do you guys prefer for shaky head fishing. I will be using 8lb seaguar florocarbon and a 1/8 oz shaky head. Thanks