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Old 10-01-2003, 02:20 PM
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Tica Guides and Braided Line

Do any of you, who fish Tica rods, use braided line? I am going to make the switch from 15# mono to 20 or 30# braid spooled on a Fin-Nor 400 for use with my 9' Tica UEHA. I am wondering of you have had any problems with the braid cutting into the guides, or in any other way damaging them. I thought I would ask before I drop the $$ on braid and kill my guides.

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Old 10-01-2003, 02:42 PM
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Oh Yeah...

I use 30 lb test Spiderwire Stealth on my Tica 9' UEHA (1-3 oz capability) and love it! Have not had any problems yet with braid - rod or reel. Just have to watch the braid when fishing at night...
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:24 PM
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i have a 9ft ueha ..20lb..6lb dia. tuff line(just like power pro)....my guides are in great shape..
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:34 PM
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Good to hear

I didn't think it would be a problem, but I thought I would ask. Sandcrab- What is the problem with braid at night?? Is it afraid of the dark?
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Watch out for loops...

You have to pay closer attention to the line coming in to make sure the line lays on the reel tightly as this is sometimes tough to do at night. I just check it more often.

Now braid on a conventional reel at night...Whoa!
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:59 PM
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Got it

Is that why some people say they prefer to close the bail manually when using braid? I guess they are tightening up the line with their fingers to prevent the deep loop. I have never used braid before. Thanks for the tips.
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Old 10-01-2003, 04:49 PM
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i recommend power pro or tuf line...you'll never go back to mono...the distance you gain in casting is great and sine there is no stretch to the line you feel EVERYTHING...if a fish farts to close to your line you will feel a vibration lol

i have been using it since june and only had ONE wind knot...got it from casting into the wind at nighttime....

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