Bait caster success

[Panic Minnow]

There is a trick that will get out 95% of all rats nests.....here is a link to it. This is the only video that I could find on the subject, but it really works..... way better than pulling the line out the front from the beginning. I usually dig my thumbnail in the line while reeling, then push the thumbar, slowly pull line out until it starts to get stuck, then back to reeling the line in with the thumb on the spool. This works awesome, and may not change how many birdnests you get, but will change how you get them out. Braid birdnests are usually worse IMHO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gyXnhY_Tzs

[MtnMuley]

There is a trick that will get out 95% of all rats nests.....here is a link to it. This is the only video that I could find on the subject, but it really works..... way better than pulling the line out the front from the beginning. I usually dig my thumbnail in the line while reeling, then push the thumbar, slowly pull line out until it starts to get stuck, then back to reeling the line in with the thumb on the spool. This works awesome, and may not change how many birdnests you get, but will change how you get them out. Braid birdnests are usually worse IMHO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gyXnhY_Tzs

That's the only way I do it with a nasty nasty.  Great idea to post the link.

[wildmanoutdoors]

So when should I put on braided instead of mono? I can cast without rat nests  and I rarely get one. Does the braid come off the reel easyer?

When you birds nest Fireline it comes right out. Its unbelievable stuff. Never digs in. Been using it exclusively for over 15 or so years.

If you like braid, you will love Fireline! Its a fusion, not a braid. Never wraps your tip like braid can. NEVER!

Once Fireline un stiffens a bit from being new, It comes off like butter. Mono has memory and keeps that coil in it from being on the spool. 20 pound Fireline will straighten your 3/0 Octo hook on a snag. Stuff is fantastic. If more Powerpro users tried it I think they would switch.

[Button Nubbs]

So when should I put on braided instead of mono? I can cast without rat nests  and I rarely get one. Does the braid come off the reel easyer?

When you birds nest Fireline it comes right out. Its unbelievable stuff. Never digs in. Been using it exclusively for over 15 or so years.

If you like braid, you will love Fireline! Its a fusion, not a braid. Never wraps your tip like braid can. NEVER!

Once Fireline un stiffens a bit from being new, It comes off like butter. Mono has memory and keeps that coil in it from being on the spool. 20 pound Fireline will straighten your 3/0 Octo hook on a snag. Stuff is fantastic. If more Powerpro users tried it I think they would switch.

I've tried it, being that its flat I don't think it mends as well as pp which is a big deal to me.

[wildmanoutdoors]

We use it exclusively for float fishing. I cant think of anything that mends better. Its so light and easy to lift and mend with barely a movement from the float.

Keeping demand down keeps the price down. 

[Smossy]

Its flat??

[wildmanoutdoors]

To a point. Its a fused line thats pressed together under pressure and heat (Micro Dynamee) Some of the strongest stuff in the world for fiber. I have 1000's and 1000's of hours using everything out there. Nothing compares. Most just jump on the Power Pro boat and call it good.

You cant tell its flat unless you look at it close. Nothing compares. Especially mending while float fishing.
Dosent matter to me what ya fish with. Im not a Berkely rep. If more people tried it with an open mind, they may never go back.

[Smossy]

To a point. Its a fused line thats pressed together under pressure and heat. I have 1000's of hours using everything out there. Nothing compares. Most just jump on the Power Pro boat and call it good.

You cant tell its flat unless you look at it. Nothing compares. Dosent matter to me what ya fish with. Im not a Berkely rep. If more people tried it with an open mind, they may never go back.

Im open minded to good line, thats why I asked. I usually just fish Maxima because I love its strength, and I do use PP for my braid. How well does it tie to mono for joining lines/leaders?

[wildmanoutdoors]

Awesome with a blood knot. But for leaders your going to want some kind of terminal tackle. with fireline you use a polymer knot. One of the easiest to tie.

And with any braid or fusion, use a few yards of mono off the spool and bloodknot to the fireline, or tie the fireline to the spool and use superglue to sucure the line from sliding on the spool. Its slippery stuff and casts awesome.

[Smossy]

I usually use a double uni knot.

[wildmanoutdoors]

To a point. Its a fused line thats pressed together under pressure and heat. I have 1000's of hours using everything out there. Nothing compares. Most just jump on the Power Pro boat and call it good.

You cant tell its flat unless you look at it. Nothing compares. Dosent matter to me what ya fish with. Im not a Berkely rep. If more people tried it with an open mind, they may never go back.

Im open minded to good line, thats why I asked. I usually just fish Maxima because I love its strength, and I do use PP for my braid. How well does it tie to mono for joining lines/leaders?

Maxima is a great leader and main if you want Mono. Probably the best!

[Smossy]

To a point. Its a fused line thats pressed together under pressure and heat. I have 1000's of hours using everything out there. Nothing compares. Most just jump on the Power Pro boat and call it good.

You cant tell its flat unless you look at it. Nothing compares. Dosent matter to me what ya fish with. Im not a Berkely rep. If more people tried it with an open mind, they may never go back.

Im open minded to good line, thats why I asked. I usually just fish Maxima because I love its strength, and I do use PP for my braid. How well does it tie to mono for joining lines/leaders?

Maxima is a great leader and main if you want Mono. Probably the best!

Glad I came to like a good brand. I was with the spiderline hype for the longest time until I realized its just weak stuff. Always was losing gear. Had to look for something new, Followed the prices, Instantly noticed the difference. 

[Fishaholic]

Is fireline around the same in price as powerpro?

[Button Nubbs]

Cabelas has it for the same price 29.99 300 yard spool regularly. Bit cabelas has pp on sale right now for 22 or something close.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Is fireline around the same in price as powerpro?

You can get 125 yard spools of FL at Wallys for about 14 bucks.