BamaBoy43 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Last year I threw braid on my baitcaster with good results. When I got my new fishing pole I was excited to put braid on it due to the durability and lack of backlashes. When I took it out for the first time this year I was disappointed in the shorter distance. Anyone know how to increase my distance? It is a 7' bionic blade with Spider brand braided line. I the the weight of the spinner bait was 3/8 of an ounce but it may be lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Try downsizing your braid. I use braid on the majority of my rods but nothing bigger than 40. A lot of people use 65 but that's drastic overkill. What pd are you using? Also , the power pro slick casts better than most brands I've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletDeuce Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Have you tried adjusting your line tension? Also, does the reel have a magnetic casting system? You might be able to get more distance by tweeking these to start off IMHO. I would hate to waste braid, its usually good for a couple of years & it ain't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterRocket Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 could be several things. your reel may need some more adjusting, or need to be cleaned and serviced. also, wind, line size,rod action, and bait weight all play a big role in casting distance. you may want to try going up to a 1/2 oz. SB. i had trouble with the spider wire braid too, and switched to suffix832......much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaBoy43 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I found the line I used last year. A lot thinner line and its 40lb test. It is power pro brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocam Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Power pro!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1488 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I am new to baitcasters all around, using one for less than a year continually. I have been using 30lb power pro braid as well as 30 lb Berkley fireline tracerbraid. They both have done excellent, my casting distance has increased with more practice and tweeks to the brakes. Good luck and hope you find a braid that fixes your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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