Cable braid

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:52 pm

Just wondered if anyone uses braid for casting.I do. Not recommended for the inexperienced on a multiplier, but ideal on a fixed spool as the line lay is pretty far apart from the previous one. I use cable braid of 80lb, yep thats right 80lb right through, no need for shockleader. Its no cheap I know but well worth giving it a try.

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:24 pm

rabbi2 wrote:

. I use cable braid of 80lb, yep thats right 80lb right through, no need for shockleader..

I disagree. There's no stretch in braid so a shock leader is essential, not just for casting but to help when a decent fish makes that last bid for freedom.

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:47 pm

Bit detection far better than mono with the added bonus of less resistance against the tide, if you set your clutch properly after casting there is no reason why a fish cannot be played.

Member Joined: Dec 23, 2007 Posts: 5

Hi guys, just my tuppence worth. Ive been using braid for 10 years now, 50lb straight through, doesn't work with a shock leader, as Rabbi2 says, just set your tackle up properly and you got no problems.

BTW I only use fixed spool with braid off the beach also winking

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:30 pm

im thinking of giving it a try for myself.

is there a shop online i can visit that sells it cheap.

what size spool do i need?

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:27 pm

daviebee wrote:

im thinking of giving it a try for myself.

is there a shop online i can visit that sells it cheap.

what size spool do i need?

I got mine cheap on Ebay
cool

I would recommend Berkley Whiplash Pro.
As Rabbi said it isn't cheap.
If you do a search on the net you will probably find a supplier with the cheapest price.

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:53 pm

who was it made by and what breaking strain should i be using?

how much do i need? 300 yds or ....

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:25 pm

The whiplash pro is made by Berkley.
you would need to get a 300yd spool but they have started doing bulk spools. 300yds may seem like a lot but due to the low diameter you may need to have some mono backing on the reel.

For breaking strain anything from 50lb+ would be suitable depending on what weights you will be casting with.

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:59 pm

oh okay i must of miss read your post.

is £17.99 a good price for a spool of 300 yards? good old ebay happy

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:27 am

Thats a reasonable price its usually costs £25-30 in the shops.

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:01 pm

whats the best knot for this stuff?

i think i'll be attaching my lead to the end of the mainline and then just tying on a snood above the lead.

should i use a weak link for rotten bottom?

which knot should i use for the swivel?

what rig do you use?

will a single snood with two hooks be ok? tougue

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:23 pm

i think i will call you up next davie to the asylum to take your medication at wits' end - New!

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:58 pm

very funny

but seriously what do you mean nailbiting

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:10 pm

what questions do you really want us to answer

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:14 pm

davie try these for your knots

1 http://neilmackellow.sea-angler.org/knot5.html

http://www.animatedknots.com/purchase.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

2. rigs i use either a 2 hook paternoster or 2-3 hook flappers