rjc003
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PowerPro for Trout
I've recently switched to PowerPro from mono for bass fishing. I know a bunch of you love this stuff, and I guess I jumped on the bandwagon as well. Was thinking about using it for trout. My main concern is the fish seeing the line. I don't think it will be a problem if I use a floro leader. I'm also concerned that the line will rip the hooks right out of their mouths on hook sets. Has anyone used PowerPro or other braided line for trout or steelhead with any success?
post edited by rjc003 - 2009/03/30 23:25:51
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 00:12:50
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Well we have a few points to help you out. Is braid more visible? Yes it is but you have to factor in you will feel more with it so it kinda evens things out. I switched to braid around 15 years ago and catch more fish even though it is more visible. You can feel a fish messing with the bait on the end of your line.Never tried it for trout but I will say its a tough habit to break but you don't really have to set the hook. The line is stiff with no stretch so it kind of sets the hook for you. Basically fish on pull back but not a hard jerk and keep rod high and there you go. Also never never tighten the drag too tight. That will be an instant hook pull. Its a tough habit to break but if you tighten it too much it will pull on you.Hope this helps you some.
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mikeg
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 09:02:10
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I think you'd have much better luck with sticking with mono. You're not going to get any of the benefits of it (powerpro) fishing for trout, but you will notice the negatives, for sure!
My advise,
Stick to mono for trout. I swear by powerpro, but it has it's time and place.
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rjc003
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 10:37:17
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Thanks Mike. That's what I wanted to know.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 14:42:51
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Anyone ever use it as backing? The site says you can...
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mikeg
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 14:53:25
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I do on my 10 and 12 wts, but not on my rods that I don't see my backing much.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 15:36:06
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i use it for trout and and steelhead and love the stuff. you can feel every little bump. just use a fluoro leader and your good. as for backing, i've been told it's not good for that because it does not stay round but flattens out when put under pressure, thus digging in on itself. plus why pay all that money for sumething just to fill up space.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 16:08:42
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I like to use Fireline for trout fishing. I do a lot of spin-fishing for trout in smaller streams and I get snagged up on logs/branches frequently, using fireline has saved me countless lures. Usually i can straighten the hooks out on most small spinners/crankbaits if i get snagged up. 6-10 lb Fireline works well and is thin enough that I dont think the fish really see the line unless you're fishing really clear water. Ripping the hooks out of the fishes mouths on hooksets has never been a problem for me.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 16:25:00
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ORIGINAL: RIZ
i use it for trout and and steelhead and love the stuff. you can feel every little bump. just use a fluoro leader and your good. as for backing, i've been told it's not good for that because it does not stay round but flattens out when put under pressure, thus digging in on itself. plus why pay all that money for sumething just to fill up space.
I disagree with the line digging. I've caught large, hard fighting fish on my fly rods backed with it and never had that happen. I've also use PP on my heavy grouper rigs and it has never "dug" in at all! But, I agree with not spending the money on it for your creek rods.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 16:50:44
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power pro is a lot rounder than most super/braided lines so it wont "dig" into the spool as much as some other lines will. fireline for instance will dig into itself and thats really the only gripe i have about that line.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 20:02:50
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I use 10lb PowerPro on all my ultralights... Same diameter as 2lb mono... And you can cast a MILE!!!
The thin diameter allows you to really pack the stuff on there and get a good 150yds on even the tiniest spinning reels. I've been doing it for many years, and I have gotten to the point where I don't even see the need for a mono/flouro leader if you are tossing Panther Martins or Mepps, etc.
Tie straight on the Power Pro. You will be astonished. Remember also that the PowerPro doesn't have the reflective qualities of mono, etc. so I think you kind of 'break even' with pluses v. minuses.
I know some people talk trash about the stuff (I used to be one of them for a long time) but once people try it out and discover what tiny/thin line can do for you, there is no going back. I have the stuff on everything from my ultralights to my larger Striper/Tarpon rods... It's amazing stuff, in my opinion.
The only rods I keep mono on are the downrigger setups, since the PowerPro is too thin to keep trolling rigs in the release clip, etc. Otherwise I can't say enough about the stuff. Don't believe the naysayers until to try it yourself. But then again, to each his own. We've all got our own preferences and loyalties.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 20:21:49
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i don't use it, so i have no opinion, but i have read where the braided lines can cut into expensive guides, creating grooves and a mess. truth?
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/03/31 20:37:28
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God Im starting to sound like a powerpro salesman!! lol
Powerpro will not damage guides like most superlines. It's the smoothest line out there!
However, it WILL cut you bad if you grab it while landing a fish!
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/01 06:02:12
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We use it with a swivel & mono (flouro-carbon) leader - catch a lot of trout!
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/01 13:40:52
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ORIGINAL: mikeg
I think you'd have much better luck with sticking with mono. You're not going to get any of the benefits of it (powerpro) fishing for trout, but you will notice the negatives, for sure!
My advise,
Stick to mono for trout. I swear by powerpro, but it has it's time and place.
I would agree with this post. I would stick with mono. I use mono with a flouro-Carbon leader.
post edited by PaWolfman - 2009/04/01 13:42:24
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/01 21:52:04
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I love powerpro for bigger fish like bass walleye and musky, but doubt you would see any advantage for trout. Like Mikeg said, you will only notice the problems. Stick with mono...my 2 cents
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/01 22:01:34
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Power pro in 80 or 100 lb test, best muskie line i've ever used, trolling or casting, as for trout or steelhead, might be ok in about 6 lb test but no real advantage over mono.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/02 06:23:41
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i use a 8 or 10 lb for my steelhead more hook ups hands down than mono
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/02 14:41:58
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less line twist with spinning gear. That's an advantage.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/04/07 07:21:47
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ORIGINAL: Cold
Anyone ever use it as backing? The site says you can...
Power pro backing: I use 80 lb for backing on my steelhead reels. Most fly reels around 3.75" in diam. will hold about 100 to 150 yds. with a wf 7 or 8 wt. line. 50 lb is often recomended by mfgrs for their reels. Super braid is good because it lasts forever and will not rot like dacron. 80 lb is as fine in diam as 30 lb dacron. Not often you will get into your backing on the erie tribs, maybe once in a while on a couple of the larger tribs. 80 lb, being larger in diam. than lighter lb tests, is less prone to digging into the reel spool. Hope this is of some help.
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/05/06 16:28:19
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i use powerpro 10 pound line when fishing for trout and occasionally steelhead..i prefer clear mono or floro but when theres color to the water they cant see it..sometimes i use it when the water is clear and on steelhead i might not get as many hook ups but i land most of the fish i hook..i like using it when im fishing nightcrawlers on the bottom for trout or steelhead and with egg sacks..i also use it for casting spoons in deeper water
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RE: PowerPro for Trout
2009/05/19 09:24:24
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I put 20 pound power pro on my pole and use it for everything that I fish for. I change the weight of the leader to accomodate the species I am targeting, but the braid allows me to use one real for everything. It does cast a long way and wont damage your rod if you have ceramic eyelet inserts, which any rod in the last 10 years will have.
Fluoro leader on a barrel swivel is the way to go.
Be carefull of your fluoro and the temps...when the water gets into the 30s, most brands have a glass transition point that makes them cloudy and brittle and you can't catch a steelhead to save your life if your line turns white and brittle. I have learned that the hard way.
Vicious Fluorocarbon is way better than the Berkly stuff I have tried.
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