Spiderwire Fishing Catch

Questions about a baitcasting reel?

Question by Laura: Questions about a baitcasting reel?
I just recently got my first baitcasting reel. I absolutely love it. I still haven’t perfected it, but I hardly ever get birds nests, and can cast it pretty well now. But I do have a few questions that I need answered and I haven’t been able to find it anywhere I looked. Any help you all can give me would be appreciated.

First of all, the type of reel I have is a Pennacle Platinum Plus Baitcasting Reel with 6 Stainless Steel Bearings, 8 Magnets with Ten Position Adjustable Cast Control, High Speed 6.2:1 Gear Ratio, Unlimited Anti-Reverse, and 12lb./120ft. Line Capacity.

(1) What type and length rod should I be looking for. I currently have it on the same rod my old spin-cast reel was on (Zebco 1845C 7′ Heavy action Z-Glass rod, it doesn’t say on the rod or on their website what line capacity it has but the combo was pre-spooled with 20lb mono). Is this rod okay, or do I need to get a different one? Any suggestions, because it doesn’t seem strong enough or sensitive enough to me?

(2) What brand, type, and weight of line do you suggest. I am mainly targeting catfish right now and have been using Spiderwire 10lb Braided line with a Trilene 8lb Flourocarbon leader. What do you think?

(3) Any suggestions on how to get it to cast farther. I know a lot of it is in just practicing and getting the settings right, but no matter what setting I have it on it doesn’t seem to improve the cast distance. I don’t have much of a problem with birds nests because I have good thumb control, so I can put it on any setting. Is there a specific way to get it to go farther, or do you think my rod may be having a negative effect on my cast?

(4) Playing the fish. I’ve had this reel for about four days and we’ve gone fishing three times since I’ve gotten it. Two of those days I hooked up two really big fish but lost both of them because I had trouble playing them. How do you play a fish with a baitcasting reel? Do you have to press the button down so they can pull out the line to run, or will it come out automatically? They don’t seem to be able to pull it out without the button depressed, so do you think my drag is just set too high? I’ve never been too good with getting the drag set properly, so any tips on this would help me significantly. How do you know when you need more or less drag?

Thanks. I know it’s a lot of questions, but PLEASE try to answer all of them when you answer if you are able to. I appreciate any help that you can give me.

Best answer:

Answer by Artie
Congratulations on your aquisition. You will find precise casting becomes more easily acheived with each cast.
1) rod length and hip and tip strength is not a given. It is solely based on the type of baits you will be throwing. I (as many do) have nine bait casters mounted on different length and strength rods I use long 7′ heavy hips medium taper (lighter to medium strength tips) for crankbait fishing and conversely rods for jig and worm fishing more up and down I use a heavy action pitching stick of 6′ length. NEVER buy a two piece rod! (for a baitcaster)
2) I (because of years on waters all over the western U S) like fishing lite lines almost always green lo vis but strong and abrasion resistant. I use 6 pound test for halibut yeh I loose some big ones but I catch over 25 legals a year too. I use 8 pound for crankbaits and 12 pound for fishing jigs off rocks and deep water. I landed a 54pound white sea bass on 18 pound
3) I had the captain of a chater boat tell me he had never seen anyone cast further with a levelwind than I was one day. (secret # 115) I rip it by barely thumbing the line as it wants to exceed the spools speed during the cast you slow its spinning speed and it allows the spool to catch up. Also use shimano grease (only) it is the best!
4) the rod plays the fish the rell brings in the line the line keeps you in contact with the fish. if your line broke, bad line. If you just unsnapped your rod tip wasn’t strong enough to set the hook through the hard jaw of the fish. but setting the drag to the perfect tension allowing for line to come out when those big fish turn away from you and want their freedom back is all in practice.

(secret # 116 ) never…. ever… drop the tip of the rod. never listen to anyone talking when fighting a fish and never ever loose your concentration on boating the beast. loose concentration … loose fish

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Spiderwire Stealth Braid 3000-Yard Spool (Moss Green, Pound/Diameter 10/20)

Spiderwire Stealth Braid 3000-Yard Spool (Moss Green, Pound/Diameter 10/20)

• New Color Lock Coating Technology ? Casts Further, Lasts Longer
• PE Microfiber construction is strong, smooth and round
• Teflon pressure-treated microfibers ? Shoots through guides like a bullet
• Whisper quiet for ?Stealth Attacks?
• Resists ?digging in? on reel

Spiderwire has been a renegade from its very beginning. Back in 1994, a California high-end manufacturer of law enforcement equipment discovered that the high-tech fibers they used for bullet-proof vests were ideal for other applications – including super-strong fishing line. Today, SpiderWire continues to push to the edge of current Technology to make the strongest, thinnest, most sensitive lines on the market.

List Price: $ 251.50 Price: $ 177.49

Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid 1500-Yard Spool, Pound/Diameter 10/2

Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid 1500-Yard Spool, Pound/Diameter 10/2

• Patented translucency for near invisibility
• Outcasts and Outlasts any other braid
• Extremely high strength-per-diameter
• Amazingly thin and sensitive
• High pick-count for roundness and durability

Spiderwire has been a renegade from its very beginning. Back in 1994, a California high-end manufacturer of law enforcement equipment discovered that the high-tech fibers they used for bullet-proof vests were ideal for other applications – including super-strong fishing line. Today, SpiderWire continues to push to the edge of current Technology to make the strongest, thinnest, most sensitive lines on the market.

List Price: $ 187.50 Price: $ 166.79

How to use spiderwire?

Question by maeko: How to use spiderwire?
I’ve been having trouble with some big redfish. The hole has pilings on three sides and a rocky bank on the fourth. Needless to say, I have to hoss the fish off the pilings, but sometimes I’m not quick enough and the line frays or pops. I’ve left so many hooks in big reds it should be a crime.

It was suggested that I use spiderwire. My rod maxes 12lbs and I’m using a Penn spinner that maxes 10lbs. I normally use 8lb test line w/ 25lb test leader. I like the lighter gear and a Carolina rig. Do I need mono or braided spiderwire? What test? What knot on the swivel?
I told the man at the tackle shop my problem and this is exactly what he did. He put the leader on for me, but didn’t have time to teach me the knot. Just hope I don’t get hung up!

Best answer:

Answer by snapper G
use at lest 30 pound test braid, it has the diameter of 12 lb mono so you should be fine, use a Palomar knot to connect it to the swivel, and use a 50 to 40lb fluorocarbon leader or a 30 to 25 lb.

“`good catchin“`

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Fireline, PowerPro, or Spiderwire Stealth?

Question by cookiebomber451: Fireline, PowerPro, or Spiderwire Stealth?
After my last question I got a Abu Garcia Revo S, and I’m looking for a line that will be able to horse big fish around, here in Wisconsin, muskie fishing is very popular, and hooking into a big fish can be the difference between getting the fish of a lifetime, and having the one that got away. I’ve been shopping for braid, since I fish for smallies, largemouth, northerns, and of course, muskies. I’ve used braid once or twice before, and I wanna make sure I don’t ever lose that fish of a lifetime because of cheap line. Since here in wisconsin we can use baby gills and perch for bait as long as their counted against your bag limit, we usually hook into monster northerns and muskies, which means I also may need braid for my spinning gear as well. The question is, should I get 30lb or 50lb braid, and, should I get PowerPro, Spiderwire Stealth, or Fireline?

Best answer:

Answer by Tiller2222
I’m from Michigan on Lake St Claire where musky fishing is HUGE. I would go with 30 pound fireline.

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Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Braid 1500-Yard Spool (Lo-Vis Green, Pound/Diameter 10/2)

Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Braid 1500-Yard Spool (Lo-Vis Green, Pound/Diameter 10/2)

• The ultimate braid
• Amazingly thin and sensitive
• Won?t cut guides
• Extreme strength-per-diameter

Spiderwire has been a renegade from its very beginning. Back in 1994, a California high-end manufacturer of law enforcement equipment discovered that the high-tech fibers they used for bullet-proof vests were ideal for other applications – including super-strong fishing line. Today, SpiderWire continues to push to the edge of current Technology to make the strongest, thinnest, most sensitive lines on the market.

List Price: $ 187.50 Price: $ 142.29

Spiderwire Stealth Braid 1500-Yard Spool (Moss Green, Pound/Diameter 50/12)

Spiderwire Stealth Braid 1500-Yard Spool (Moss Green, Pound/Diameter 50/12)

• New Color Lock Coating Technology ? Casts Further, Lasts Longer
• PE Microfiber construction is strong, smooth and round
• Teflon pressure-treated microfibers ? Shoots through guides like a bullet
• Whisper quiet for ?Stealth Attacks?
• Resists ?digging in? on reel

Spiderwire has been a renegade from its very beginning. Back in 1994, a California high-end manufacturer of law enforcement equipment discovered that the high-tech fibers they used for bullet-proof vests were ideal for other applications – including super-strong fishing line. Today, SpiderWire continues to push to the edge of current Technology to make the strongest, thinnest, most sensitive lines on the market.

List Price: $ 125.75 Price: $ 123.29

Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid 300-Yard Spool, Pound/Diameter 50/12

Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid 300-Yard Spool, Pound/Diameter 50/12

• Patented translucency for near invisibility
• Outcasts and Outlasts any other braid
• Extremely high strength-per-diameter
• Amazingly thin and sensitive
• High pick-count for roundness and durability

Spiderwire has been a renegade from its very beginning. Back in 1994, a California high-end manufacturer of law enforcement equipment discovered that the high-tech fibers they used for bullet-proof vests were ideal for other applications – including super-strong fishing line. Today, SpiderWire continues to push to the edge of current Technology to make the strongest, thinnest, most sensitive lines on the market.

List Price: $ 40.99 Price: $ 39.95

Spiderwire Stealth Braid 1500-Yard Spool

Spiderwire® EZ Super Braid 300 – yd. Fishing Line, MOSS GREEN, 10 LB