Braid and wind knots

[z520tom]

Tip guide style and size also inters into the problem. Also I apply some line conditioner before each trip. I also have only micro guides on my rods. I use Fireline orginal in solar color exclusively for the last 25 years.

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[Kevin22]

Anyone try dock shoot with braid?

I dont like it. Braid sucks for abrasion resistance, so when they wrap poles I get a lot of breakoffs. That and after you catch a biggun you need to make a cast away from the dock to loosen your line on the spool otherwise it will stick and throw your "cast" off. I mean it works, I just dont prefer it by any means.

[bfish]

Take the slack out of the line before reeling. A small pull or slight lift is usually all that is needed.

[DrNip]

I use braid for casting and dipping. Never have problem casting. It’s dipping that gets me. Just like that get wrapped around the tip no matter how hard I try not to.

[DrNip]

I use braid for casting and dipping. Never have problem casting. It’s dipping that gets me. Just like that get wrapped around the tip no matter how hard I try not to.

[GreenLine]

The smaller the braid the more trouble.
I use it casting for bass or red fish when I go down to the gulf. ( 50-60 lb test )
On my jig pole I’ve gone to hi-vis50 lb test with a 10 lb or smaller leader. For pitching or vertical jigging. Should also add , I use the Alberto knot to tie braid to mono.



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[Alphahawk]

You’re going to get what you pay for when it comes to braid. I tried about every braid on the US market for about 3 years starting back in 2010. Used NanoFil for about 18 months straight when it came out. The NanoFil gave me the best casting distance one can get using a 1/64 ounce jig. But it had its problems. Tried some cheap JDM braid. No difference between it and most US market braids. Then I finally stepped up to some premium Japanese braid. It is a game changer. It is the Varivas Infinity X8 PE in 5.6# test with a diameter of .070mm. This line is as thin as it comes. No wind knots….no issues. Casting distance is great and knot strength is superb. The line has a marker system every few feet so you can see it. I highly recommend it.

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[Techno2000]

Is there a secret to not getting wind knots in braid or is it a brand or size thing? Thanks,Don

I seem to have problems when I put too much on my spool, less is better, but you'll lose some casting distance that way.

[rawr215]

The secret to braided line fishing for UL is not spinning reel, but finesse baitcasting reels such as BFS. I am sure most of yall have seen some of me posting Ultralight baitcasting fishing videos for crappies. I know I haven't been in here for a while, but I will probably make a few winter videos on my crappie setups if yall are interested.

[Ketchn]

not a fan of braid for more reasons than I could list on one post , just saying