Casting and line breakage ?

[djcoop52]

When casting spoons with my bait caster I have lost a few spoons (usually my favorite ones) due to line breakage. I am using power pro braid 20# and a swivel probably I should stop and re tie after awhile. So that is my question how many casts before you should stop and re tie or am I doing something wrong. I assume that spining reels would be less likely to have this problem because you dont stop the line no shock at end of cast. But this is why I have a bait caster. Bad feeling when you throw that spoon way out to what you feel is a great cast and the spool stops and your spoon keeps going.

[jfaisten]

Can't see why you'd be breaking off with 20# braid unless it's very old or damaged -- where are you breaking off, at the swivel? if so, are you tying a palomar knot?

[Phil T]

Even a little backlash will break line if the lure is heavy enough. I've even broken 80# braid by trying to cast a heavy muskie-sized plug too far. The abrupt stop will do it.

I've been using baitcasing tackle since 1960.

[pjshorthorn]

Originally Posted by Phil T

Even a little backlash will break line if the lure is heavy enough. I've even broken 80# braid by trying to cast a heavy muskie-sized plug too far. The abrupt stop will do it.

I've been using baitcasing tackle since 1960.

X2 Lost many a rig saltwater fishing for the same reason using 20 lb test line.

PjShorthorn

[pale ryder]

Originally Posted by djcoop52

When casting spoons with my bait caster I have lost a few spoons (usually my favorite ones) due to line breakage. I am using power pro braid 20# and a swivel probably I should stop and re tie after awhile. So that is my question how many casts before you should stop and re tie or am I doing something wrong. I assume that spining reels would be less likely to have this problem because you dont stop the line no shock at end of cast. But this is why I have a bait caster. Bad feeling when you throw that spoon way out to what you feel is a great cast and the spool stops and your spoon keeps going.

Try Cortland Master Braid or Spectron, they are a lot more shock resistant than any other braid that I have tried. They are all I use any more for casting with bait casting reels, and I have yet to break it. I use 35# for 3/8-1 once lures and 50#, 65#, or 80# for musky fishing.
I like 10# Power Pro on spinning reels.

http://www.cortlandline.com/sport-fi...r/braided-line

[djcoop52]

Thanks Pale Ryder I will pick up some of that braid and give it a try. It is usually the bigger spoons I throw for Northern that keep sailing and yes I use the palomar knot.

[FloridaRigger]

you can try changing brands but it's the 20lb test that is the reason it's breaking. step up to 40lb or even 50lb braid.

[pale ryder]

Originally Posted by djcoop52

Thanks Pale Ryder I will pick up some of that braid and give it a try. It is usually the bigger spoons I throw for Northern that keep sailing and yes I use the palomar knot.

I also recommend going up to 30-35#.

There is nothing wrong with a Palomar knot but a power knot is even better.http://gentlemint.com/tack/128581/

[pale ryder]

Originally Posted by FloridaRigger

you can try changing brands but it's the 20lb test that is the reason it's breaking. step up to 40lb or even 50lb braid.

I agree with going to a higher lb. test, but there really is a difference in the shock resistance of the various braids.

[dutchboy]

When casting most guys reel in to the same point time after time. That will cause the line to rest the same place on the last rod guide. I like to throw 14#-17# mono. I will always retie after a good size Pike is caught. If fishing is slow you should retie every half hour or so. Try that and see if it helps.