Will the 8 pound line be easy to make knots with? I've tried the 40 pound one but it's pretty thick (and unravels) so it doesn't make knots well.
84425
As with most lines, some are slipprier than others. Braid is one that slips more often. The knots employed can be a key component in the equation. Not knowing which knots you employed makes it difficult. I have used the Palomar , Trilene, Uni knots with a fair amount of success. 8lb. Mono from Trilene which I have used extensively for many years, has not failed at the knot with the knots I have mentioned.
84426
Yes, it is very easy to tie a knot with the 8 lb version. Easy to tie knots with 20lbs and under break strength.
84427
There are many ways to tie a knot. Different knots work with different pound test. Goggle "best knot to tie for x-lb test" and you'll get your best answer.
84428
Yes it will be easy to make the Knots with the 8 pound. I also make the Knots well with a 20 pound line.
1004795
It's much fatter line than 50# test fishing line -- which can make it more difficult to tie knots in and otherwise use, in my experience. I couldn't use this (because it wouldn't hold a knot well enough) and ended up going to a sports store and purchasing actual 50# test fishing line.
599674
Truthfully, I don know, but it is not thick. I am not able to tear the netting with my bare hands. It feels like 6-8 lb fishing line. I doubled it and used it for 3.5' fence around the garden.
785651
Brian try this web site as it shows you the knots with rope to see the way you tie knot(s). I use this site just to refresh my knowledge, I use the Albright knot in a different version. I tie the same knot on both sides, that way it locks in both lines and they cannot untie, ever. I have never had a knot fail me yet, just take your time and you will get these down quickly. Keep fishing!Ron Miller aka Miller Tymewww.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php
1055304
I would not think there should be any knots that big. Mine had a few rough spots but I think that is fairly normal and as I have oiled the board they have smoothed out considerably. I would consider returning a board with a knot that large.
2247249
I haven't had to tighten mine yet, but I think I could loosen the knot at the end of one of the lines and tighten then re-knot the line. I really enjoy using this unit. It's not as stable as one that are cemented in the ground, but I like that I can dismantle and store when not in use. Good luck if you do need to tighten the lines.
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NO! Climbing/rappelling ropes are 8-11mm in diameter and rated in the *7500* lbs break test range - a factor of 15. Also Paracord has elasticity of up to 30% under heavy load. A static rope i.e. very little elasticity is what is preferred for rappelling. Even if you quadrupled braided it, I would not use it unless my life was severely threatened by not trying a rappel - any then, doubled, tripled or more..
67866
Wetting the lines when pulling the knot tight, lubricates the line and allows it to slide and pull up tighter and easier!!!If you are having problems with early weakness..look at your line guides!!! If you have used mono before the power pro. the mono will have cut small groves in the guides, which will easily tear up the braid, but not be very visable!!!! It is suggested to run a cotton swab around your guides and the cotton will catch in the minute groves cut by the mono....Changing guides is much cheaper than repeatdly changing the braid!!!
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What I had to do was basically create a "single use" don't waste your time trying to upload a bunch of string for multiple uses, what I did was I bought an extra piece and I would tie knots in 2 pieces, I could do my small lawn usually without using the back up, but loading with extra line won't work it just spews out, but if you tie a knot with 2 pieces and put it in, have a back up cap for quick replace you should be good for small jobs, hope this helps
304493
It does not come with line loaded on it. I've found 25lb. and lighter line to work the best for shore fishing and casting. The heaviest recommended is 30lb. Length of line depends on thickness.
1457018
I have several of these reels and use them for most of my fishing needs...I would use either the 8 or 10 pound reel...Not much difference on the reel-They are a tough breed.....Good fishing..
475971
I'm using one on a 5/6 weight rod that I've set up for trolling flies. I never cast with it, so the heavier line isn't a problem. A heavier rod would increase the chance of breaking a light tippet on a strike.
139512
I agree with the last response. This is very thick and difficult to use, yet very similar to fishing line which would be much less expensive.
967262
I use 20lbs power pro braided line, reel works fine and line isn't to heavy, casts far and come back quickly...
1147178
With 300 yards of 65 lb braid you should be perfectly fine. The catfish arnt the strongest fish on the block. I personally prefer to have more line but a bit thinner. So I would go with 20 or 30 lb braid and get double the amount of line on the reel. I land 40 kg blacktip reef sharks with 455m of 20 lb braid on my reel. But I like ligt tackle fishing. Hope this helps. I am sponsored by okuma so if you need any professional advice just ask.
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The reel size depends on how you want to fish. Big fishes need bigger reel butthe reel isnt too big if its a spinning reel. So its not too heavy. If you ate using a conventional reel then size makws a difference in weight and size. Smaller reel have weaker drag fir smaller fish. Bigger size reel had stronger resistance and hold moreline. I just bought a medium size reel using 30lb and fush would drag alll my line and I would have to sacrifice a hook in order not to losea spool of line. Big fishes need bigger reel so it can fit more bigger line. Smaller fish in lakes and river wouldnt need those. I would go for a bigger reel if I had to buy again. Its not so much bigger if its a spinning reel.
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I've had some success with pine that large that was well aged and relatively clean of knots. Generally, I had to hand split it once and then it was fine.