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Did you just get a new spinning reel?
If so, you might have found yourself asking, Can I put braid on my spinning reel?
That is exactly what we are going to talk about in today’s post. We will also try to address some other concerns you might have when fishing with braid.
Let’s get started.
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Braided fishing line is a must-have in any bass fisherman’s tackle box.
But one commonly asked question that we get here on the blog is: Does Braid Sink Or Float?
Now you might be thinking, does it really matter? Can using a fishing line that sinks really make that much of a difference on the overall presentation?
The answer is yes, it does matter and yes, it can make a difference in your lure presentation.
With that being said, let’s answer this question as well as other questions related to fishing with braid.
Green, blue, pink, red, yellow, white. These are just some of the many colors of braided fishing line.
Which one is the best color for bass fishing? Does color really matter? Will I need a leader?
Let’s answer those question.
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With ice fishing season upon us, no doubt you have found yourself thinking: Can’t I just slap a baitcasting reel on my ice rod and start fishing? Are there any advantages to choosing a baitcaster over a spinning reel? What are the pros and cons of fishing with such a setup?
Well…you asked it, so let’s talk about it.
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Should I put fluorocarbon on my spinning reel?
Talk about a difficult question to answer.
No doubt you have probably heard a story from one of your friends who put on flouro on their spinning reel and had all kinds of line twists etc.
On the other hand, you really like the unique properties that this line has to offer. The fact that it is extremely abrasion resistant, it is nearly invisibility and it is great at detecting the slightest bite.
With those two reasonings in mind, what should you do?
In this post, we are going to talk an ever so popular question: Can You Put Fluorocarbon Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel?
Let’s dive right in…
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Imagine the following situations.
You head down to one of your favorite fishing tackle shops and you notice they are running a great deal on a brand new spinning reel that you have been eyeing for some time.
Without giving it much thought you throw it in the cart and are excited at the thought of getting home and hitting the lake with your new gear.
However, on the way home, you realize you don’t have a spinning rod to accompany this reel, you only have baitcasting rods. What should you do?
Or perhaps you have found yourself in the following situation.
You have own several baitcasting reels, but only have a few spinning setups. One day you realize you accidentally step on your last spinning rod. However, the conditions on the lake are perfect for doing some finesse fishing.
What should you do now?
No matter which situation you will find yourself in, you will no doubt be asking the question: Can I use a spinning reel on a casting rod? Or vice versa, can a casting reel be put on a spinning rod?
Let’s answer that question and also take a look at some key differences between these two rods.
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