Braided Lines For Spinning

[clutch_kick]

Be careful of how you interpret the 7:1 ratio.  Remember the casting reel has a spool diameter of about 20mm, and a spinning reel spool is more like 25-30mm, therefore a casting reel with a &:1 ratio will most probably have a retrieve rate similar to a 5.5:1 spinning reel.

Re: surface lure, well it might be ok for spnott and small lampuki, but an 8 - 10kg Leccia will rip that reel right off the rod.  I hooked a big one last summer, and it cooked the drag on my Stradic 5000.

[MartinB]

Be careful of how you interpret the 7:1 ratio.  Remember the casting reel has a spool diameter of about 20mm, and a spinning reel spool is more like 25-30mm, therefore a casting reel with a &:1 ratio will most probably have a retrieve rate similar to a 5.5:1 spinning reel.

Re: surface lure, well it might be ok for spnott and small lampuki, but an 8 - 10kg Leccia will rip that reel right off the rod.  I hooked a big one last summer, and it cooked the drag on my Stradic 5000.

That sucks clutch!! although i can imagine a Serra Hoxna of 8-10kg would cook your drag,even though the stradic's drag is very good! What happened mate,did it bust off?

[clutch_kick]

sort of ....

[Kevin G]

HI, I have just started spining and I have a problem with Braid, when i cast in a fast way and the Braid is outgoing a knot appears sometimes thick, when I cast slowly also few times a knot apeared but small and when I untangle the knot the last part will be twisted braid. I was told to start at the Braid to tie a lead of about 50gr to it; cast and draw to create tension. Is there anyone who encountered the same problem and know what I can do.

Thank you

[Blaze]

Hi Kevin, is your reel over spooled? The spool should never be full of braid to the rim. There should be about 3mm to 5mm of a gap from the Braid to the spools rim.

[Kevin G]

Mm ic tnx blaze, yes it is spooled to the full + a few of floro carbon.

[Blaze]

you're welcome

[FREEDIVE]

I ve been  using silicon spray on my braid for ages and it seems to solve that problem. I ve also used it for years on my heavier reels and the line lasts longer and frays less. Contrary to what some might tell you it does nt weaken your braid.

[clutch_kick]

The most common problem when a braid produces 'bird's nests' during casting is because the braid is not good quality. Silicone spray helps a little, but it is a very temporary solution.

The other common factors are:

a) rod not designed with guides to utilise braided lines,

b) bad over-all placement of the guides on the rod itself, this can be due to poor design from the rod maker and too little guides on the rod itself or the wrong sizes.

c) The reel is not braid friendly.

The idea of casting out a lead weight to tighten the braid is a load of bullshit.  I fish using ultra light spinning tackle, with lures that barely weigh 3 grams, and i don't get tangles.  The only solution is using good tackle that is well balanced.  

[Kevin G]

The braid I am using is the Climax 0.35mm, the reel is a Shimano Alivio 4000RB and the rod is a Grauvell Carbon 270m 10-50gr. Everything is new

[Kevin G]

And how do you apply the silicon spray just spray it on the whole braid?

[clutch_kick]

The braid you are using is way too thick for spinning.  A good 25lb braid should not be thicker than 0.20mm. You'll probably find thinner. While the Alivio is an OK reel to start out with, it is not the ideal reel to use with braided line, especially for spinning.  You might want to have a look at a Shimano Stradic FI, an Okuma Salina, or  a Daiwa Coastal.

To apply silicone, it need to be sprayed on as the reel is being spooled up.

[Robby9]

How much it cost you to buy the Shimano Alivio 4000 and from mister fish? ty

[ganni]

around 40 euros, however you'd better invest a bit more if you want it for spinning, at least a catana or a nexave...an exage would be even better.  and front drag reels seem to be preferred for spinning since their drag is more heavy duity

[robby017]

or else get one from ebay........ lots to choose from...... just got my first baitcaster... a Penn for around 30-40 euro...... do a search for the size you want... i always suggest you buy it new