Pike line

[Maximus44]

Thanks for all the replies! I went with 50 lb PowerPro (no 40 or 30 in stock) tied to a steel leader with the Polomar knot.

How are you guys measuring the drag? I tried using a fish scale, but at 3 lbs, it looks like I'm going to break the rod.

[LeakyBoots]

60lb PowerPro with a 70lb floro leader-material tied with a uni

I would have told you that 70lbs floro is too heavy - but May 24 I had one bite through 50lbs floro! Shredded it... I just shook my head... With that said, that is the only one I have broken off.

[kickingfrog]

Thanks for all the replies! I went with 50 lb PowerPro (no 40 or 30 in stock) tied to a steel leader with the Polomar knot.

How are you guys measuring the drag? I tried using a fish scale, but at 3 lbs, it looks like I'm going to break the rod.

I do it by feel. With braid you do want to set it lighter than you would mono or floro. With a baitcaster I really set it light since I use my thumb on the spool to set the hook and control hard runs. Does the drag stick? Could be some worn drag washers?

[bardern]

I would have told you that 70lbs floro is too heavy - but May 24 I had one bite through 50lbs floro! Shredded it... I just shook my head... With that said, that is the only one I have broken off.

same experience lol. I find it is the bloody hammer handles that bite off more than the big girls. I also found out that there is a difference in composition between floro line and floro leader material.

[Maximus44]

Drag doesn't seem to be sticking. It works when I have it set really light.

Don't think it would be worn out either. Always had it cranked up tight. Biggest fish I used to catch were bass, so never had issues with breaking a line.

[frederickwreid]

I'm a feel man too. Now, granted, I'm using lighter line than a lot of guys suggest here - but I've never had one break. Just an even pull on the line to find the sweet spot is all I do.

[Habs]

I also found out that there is a difference in composition between floro line and floro leader material.

Totally agree with that statement very different

[Rugger]

I like to keep the drag tight for fishing and for the hookset and then loosen as needed.

[brent]

Why bother with a flouro leader if you are using a steel or wire leader?

[Rugger]

I believe that they are referring to using heavy fluorocarbon instead of steel.