Power Pro

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I'll be ordering some Powerpro sometime soon Graham, so expect an email shortly

[Graham Elliott]

Steve. You must have got your order by now?

 

Just to confirm. I will be without stock for about 1 week/10days. If anyone wants some reserved when it comes in please let me know.

 

Rgds

 

Graham

[Steve Burke]

Arrived yesterday whilst I was at Wingham, Graham, and I've just spooled up with it. Thanks for the fast service!

 

[ 08. May 2005, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: Steve Burke ]

[Graham Elliott]

Steve. The only advice I would give for your first usage is to set the clutch a little lighter than normal and if possible use a slightly softer rod as well.

 

I have some 20/30/15lb in stock again now.

 

Rgds

 

Graham

[Steve Burke]

Thanks, Graham. It's not my first time using Power Pro though. It's just that I'm so impressed with it that I've put it on another lure outfit.

 

I'd add that Power Pro has now replaced Bullet Braid as my favourite, having tried umpteen braids over the years. Many have not had sufficient abrasion resistance in the lighter breaking strains I favour for fixed spool use. The last one I tried certainly didn't, and also suffered from bedding in thus greatly restricting my casting range. No such problems with Power Pro though.

 

[ 09. May 2005, 06:23 PM: Message edited by: Steve Burke ]

[poledark]

Graham, line arrived today, cheers,

 

Den

[Graham Elliott]

You are welcome Den.

 

Steve, sorry wasn't trying to teach Granny etc....but a lot of anglers try braid and don't give it a fair run to appreciate the benefits.

 

If anyone wants tips on first use don't hesitate to contact me.

 

I will be taking some along to the Barbel Society Conference in Hinkley this weekend if anyone needs some.

 

Rgds

 

Graham

[severus]

Love to use Power Pro, but it can be harsh on rod tips. I had a few break-offs recently and upon inspection discovered that the line had sliced a thin groove into the tip, which in turn would cut the line when pressure was applied. Replaced tip, end of problem.

[Graham Elliott]

Thats interesting severus. Do you mean the tip ring or the tip? First time I have heard of it.

 

I have had it on my rods for over 2 years fishing around 4 times ( 40 hours)per week without mishap. Thats using a quivertip mainly.

 

Are you refering to spinning/lure fishing, that might have the effect you mention if the casting style frequently leads to line twisted around the last tip section?

 

Graham

[Newt]

Tip ring and lure fishing is probably what he meant. 8-10 hours fishing will usually mean 200-300 casts when using lures from a boat with a trolling motor.

 

I had problems some years ago with line cutting grooves in the rings on fixed spool rods but that was with metal rings rather than the newer ceramics or very hard metal.

 

However, that was with mono and it was just accepted that a heavily used lure rod would need a new tip ring and a new butt/base ring about once a year.

 

[ 14. May 2005, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: Newt ]