Power Pro vs Mono What do you use? Why?

I am sure we have been down this way before, but, What type of line do you like??

I like to use some of the no stretch type of lines, Power Pro. I like the feel when I am Flippin, and using a spinner bait. The strength, line diameter, and abrasion resistance seems to work out well. What am I missing about MONO?

please inform me.

Thanks

ps. Fusion has really been sucking for me.

I will also stay away from the non coated braids they pick up to much water and expand giving me casting problem and a very wet hand which on cold days can be a problem.

I use mono for everything except for slop fishing, then I use power pro.

I use P-Line for everything even slop fishing on occasion. It is an excellent flourocarbon line that has low stretch and very abrasive resistant. It comes in clear, moss green, and flourescent green. I’ve beat this line into submision and it stands up to the torture.

Here is the website.
http://www.p-line.com/

I wouldn’t use fusion for backing on my worst baitcaster. I would stay away from the Berekely Whiplash too. That stuff should be called Whiptrash. Sorry, I couldn’t help it.

I also use P-Line CXX X-tra strong on almost all my baitcasters. Handles well, is easy to pick backlashes out of (not that I ever have any) and is strong and abrasion resistent as all get out. I like the color too in the Miss.

I use Power Pro braid for slop fishing, and I like it for the main line on a Carolina Rig too. Cuts through weeds and Pads like butter, and it super sensitive for C-rigging.

I used the P-Line Flouroclear for the first time last fall on one of my spinning rigs. I will be going to that for all my spinning rods in the future.

I may not be a good one to answer this cause I have never used any of the no stretch lines but I will tell you why.When I moved to Fla a fishing buddy I hooked up with told me that all my northern poles were too light to handle Fla bass.So I went out and bought a very stiff,expensive Fenwick Eagle 8 power rod.This thing was so stiff you could knock a ball out of the park with it.Well all of a sudden a lot of fish started to get off before I could get them to the boat.Now some may say “you wasn’t hooking em good enuff”I dont think so I think the rod being so stiff that all the play was taken away and the fish were just pulling loose.I changed poles and started to land fish again.I think of it like a tree that bends won’t break.I’m not saying that no stretch lines don’t have a place.Maybe for flipping heavy cover they would work fine but I have never had trouble with mono and like another saying”if it aint broke dont fix it”Again these are just the thoughts of someone that hasn’t used the line so take it for what it’s worth.

I also use P-Line exclusivly its a top notch line use it for every thing except slop fishing but i still wouldnt be affraid to throw it in the slop crankbaits 12 lb test 15lb test for spinnerbaits and 17 or 20 lb test for fliping and carolina rigging for slop I prefer 65 lb Power because no stretch it has a coating on the line so it dont cut your guides smooth casting by far the best line out there as far as a braided line I will also use Power Pro on my spinning rods Keep a tight line buzzer

DanWi,

Rods are very instrumental in the controlling of a fish but I think your giving the no-stretch line an unfair shake. If the control came back by lightening up the rod strength, you’ve just taken line stretch out of the equasion. The rod action has as much to do with controling the angler as well as the fish. Too much horsing on the equipment has lost a lot of fish. Too soft will lose a lot too.

You know you like the softer rods for control so try the softer rod with a no stretch line and see what you think after that. Keep your drag setting in mind too. It’s easier to add drag during a battle than reduce drag.

I prefer the superlines over mono because I lose a LOT less lures while fishing with it. Snags, weeds………….TREES! You name it……….it’s just more confidence inspiring than any mono I’ve experienced.