super lines

RW-reeler · Post by **RW-reeler** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 10:52 am

I was told that the use of super lines will wear on your equipment more than mono, What is the feeling on this?

johnnie crain outdoors · Sat Aug 16, 2003 9:08 pm

RW-reeler,
Super lines may cause some wear on older model rod guides, most of the newer models are made of tougher materials. The super lines can put pressure on the reel spool when the hook is set excessively hard, and it's even a lot easier to break a rod using super lines. These lines don't stretch so something has to give. Most problems occur when you're snagged and set the hook, or when your trying to pull a bait free, using the rod for pressure. Super lines have some great potential and some down falls. Tying knots can be difficult as well. Some love super lines, some hate them, but; yes they can cause some equipment failure if not used properly. Good luck. Johnnie

MMT · Post by **MMT** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 10:26 pm

I just finished an article on Super lines, I'll post it up here soon.

johnnie crain outdoors · Sun Aug 17, 2003 1:08 am

Craig, good job, looking forward to reading it, as I'm sure others are too. The superlines are still a mistery to some anglers. Johnnie

mofish · Post by **mofish** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 10:03 am

I have not had good luck with super lines. So far I have tried 3 different types and had no luck with any of them. I don't know if its just me or I just can't ajust to them.

First of all every time I would set the hook it would break at the hook. I was told to loosen my drag. I had it so loose that I couldn't reel in the fish once I had it hooked. Then I was told use a lighter rod. Well my gosh if I'm gonna have to buy new equipment why use it? I'll stick to mono. So far It has not let me down.

I know that alot of guys are using it and have had great luck with it. Thats good but I haven't and wont use it any more.

Conley

JT_BAGWELL · Post by **JT_BAGWELL** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:03 am

I have PowerPro on every one of my reels. There are numerous advantages and a few disadvantages with Super lines. Of course that is the case with a lot of things.

For me PowerPro works so that's what I use.

JT Bagwell

johnnie crain outdoors · Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:13 am

I have used superlines quite a bit and like JT says there are high points and low points. I usually keep one reel reserved with superline for special situations only. Dingy water and very heavy cover. I only use super lines for pitchin' and flippin'. You can't beat them for strength, but with no stretch and such a sensitivty, it may cost you fish due to over-reaction repsonce. You gotta have an exceptionally good knot too. Good luck, Johnnie; Superline rating=3plus

catt951 · Post by **catt951** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:16 pm

I've tinkered with "Super Lines" since the late 60's early 70's. First with braided dycon, nylon, & even the thread used for stitching cuts. I is a whole different technic than fishing with mono. I use the same rod & reels with the same drags and other setups. When setting hook I don't do the usual drop, reel, & jerk sky high. What I do is drop the rod tip, reel the slack at the same time, then I kinda just lean back while bringing the rod to my upper chest. This move however is done extremely fast! When useing moving baits (spinnerbaits/crankbaits! I just do the moving the rod tip up & lean back part. I must say that I use Berkley Big Game 17 # test on all my rod & set hook the same way.