Power Pro

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runningboar

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Most people know that I am an avid fisherman and hunter, I am also a born skeptic and rarely believe things that I have not seen or done.

With that said I read a review about the new breed of super line, braided spectra, Power Pro tied for first place. Low and behold the next time I went to the local sporting goods store power pro was on sale so I said what the hell and bought a spool of the 8# test. I have tried braided line before and frankly was not that impressed, it was strong as hell but mono beat it for about everything else, so I have still been fishing mono.

Let me tell you Power Pro is the real deal and and I don't think I will ever go back to mono, even if you don't fish there is a place for this stuff in everyones kit. It is hella strong and thin as a spyder web, I use the moss green and it is virtually invisible. I have caught several bass in the 3 to 4 pound range with the 8# test 2 # diameter in current fighting like hell they have not even stessed it a little. It is super limp with no memory, casts like a dream, the most abrasion resistant line I have ever used and it's knot strength is off the charts. This is not a casual review, I have been using this line for 2 months and using it hard.

The only drawbacks I have found so far is that it is very hard to cut, sharp nippers are a must, and it is so thin I have to put backing on my reels and then the power pro.

If any of you fish or want the best for their kit I highly recommend this line.
Here are the reviews that made me try it:

http://riversmallies.com/guestrev_drichards1.html
http://riversmallies.com/guestart_cdefronzo14.html
 
:thumbup: Thanks for the review! I don't need it for my brookie fishing, but I might give it a try for larger game. I have seen this line advertised, but like you I am a skeptic. I will consider it after reading your review.
 
I cut it with my spydercos!!

Few of observations:

They are round compare to firelines, which makes them ideal for deeper cranking applications.

They don't lose as much color as firelines.

They do freeze tho, so late fall/ winter fishing is a no-go for these.

I have since changed to using superline for all bass and pike applications. I still use mono for steelhead/ salmon or ultralight fishing.
 
Don't have to worry about the freezing ;)

Sherlock, have you tried to dye your line, I have thought about some rit dye but don't know if it will stick. Like you said my line is holding it's color well but I would like some darker colors. Chris
 
When super lines first came out, there was talk of it damaging rods and reels. Is there any worry of that with the power pro?
 
I have been watching my guides closely and can't see any wear. I have heard of people breaking rods because of the line not stretching but I will take the chance for the added sensitivity and strength. Chris
 
I been using them since I was 14 or so. From spiderwire to the current gen superline. never had any rod guide damage. Never had a rod break either. I don't run my line signifcantly over the rod rating if at all.
 
+1 on the powerpro. :D

I fish the 80# test, yes maybe a little overkill, but there's no sadder sight in my eyes than seeing someone bust off a huge Spring, or cutting the line because they haven't got gear big enough to man handle that salmon onto the shore.

Can't get the same feel for what's happening at the end of your line with mono, that braid lets you feel everything. Super important when you're 'bottom bouncing' for sockeye like we do up here on the Fraser.

Tight lines guys, here's to a killer season! :thumbup:
 
The only draw back I found with this stuff is when trolling for big bass, with the use of rod holders. Bass inhale there food and there wasn't enough stretch in it for them to fully inhale it. So all I got was a bunch of strikes with no hook-ups. So I switched back to mono and made a fiberglass rod and my strike to hook-up ratio jumped way up there. But other than this situation, this stuff rules.
 
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