[TOMMY]

When using a spod is it o.k. to use a braided line and do you still need to use a shock leader.

[aphplumb12]

Originally Posted by TOMMY

When using a spod is it o.k. to use a braided line and do you still need to use a shock leader.

i use a 30lb whiplash main line straight through casting up to 100 yards with the korda skyliner spod with a heavy spod mix any further i would use a shocky like the korda armakord at 50lb,but most of the time any 30lb braid is good for spoding

[TOMMY]

Thanks mate...

[aphplumb12]

no problem always happy to help

[incognito]

Originally Posted by TOMMY

When using a spod is it o.k. to use a braided line and do you still need to use a shock leader.

best using a shock leader fella 30lb braid may brake at said rating on a straight pull but can break at nearly half the rating with the instant shock being applied to it.tie a length of braid to 2 bank sticks and pull steadily will take plenty of effort to snap it,do it again but this time pull them apart fast and they should snap easily as the braid has no stretch.always safer to use a leader plus cheaper as well as you will lose less spods

[TOMMY]

Cheers mate...

[aphplumb12]

i have never cracked off on 30lb braid even when giving it a bigun and hiting the clip hard but best to be safe than a thew quid down the drain and a load of spods in the lake

[Chesh]

30lb power pro has never failed me yet, even with the big old gardner pocket rockets and korda skyliners etc...

quick tip though... ALWAYS use a finger guard or an old golf glove

[THE SNIPER]

ultima nylon tapered shock leader 30lb -12lb and use 10lb main line.......never let me down...............dont like braid

[aphplumb12]

Originally Posted by cpt

ultima nylon tapered shock leader 30lb -12lb and use 10lb main line.......never let me down...............dont like braid

why dont you like braid

[THE SNIPER]

Originally Posted by aphplumb12

why dont you like braid

just a personal thing i've never got on with the stuff...........will only use it on the marker rod because of the obvious benafits

[aphplumb12]

Originally Posted by cpt

just a personal thing i've never got on with the stuff...........will only use it on the marker rod because of the obvious benafits

birds nests and wind nots that sort of not getting on with it sort of stuff

[THE SNIPER]

Originally Posted by aphplumb12

birds nests and wind nots that sort of not getting on with it sort of stuff

i've tried both,but can cast a 8oz spod miles futher with a nylon leader than a braided leader,and as for mainline its not so good on the fishes mouth in my opinion............but not everyone will agree

[aphplumb12]

I Dont Use Braid As Main Line Ether I Was Just Wondering Why You Didnt Like Braid Good Reason For Not Using It As Main Line

[THE SNIPER]

Originally Posted by aphplumb12

I Dont Use Braid As Main Line Ether I Was Just Wondering Why You Didnt Like Braid Good Reason For Not Using It As Main Line

can compress a spod rod more with a nylon leader,therefor a greater distance is achieved