Berkley Whiplash 8 This braid has been around for a long time and is an extremely popular choice for
carp anglers
when the time comes to fill their
spod reel
. It is manufactured using Dyneema, which is proven to be up to 15 times stronger than steel!.
Do I need a
shock leader
for Spodding?
Always use a shock leader when casting a spod or spomb , again to help reduce the chance of a crack off. ALSO don’t forget to use a finger stall because braid can slip, and it cuts fingers very easily.
What is the best sinking braid?
- Breaking strain is rated at minimum knot strength (most braids aren’t) with either Grinner and Palomar knots.
-
Hydro-Sink is supplied in
low-viz dark green
.
Why does my spomb keep cracking off?
Under spooling can get crack offs, usually because line/braid is leaving the spool faster than its being pulled off , but slack retrieve wont help. For retrieve you could trap the line above the reel on the rod rather than rely on the weight of the spomb.
Can I spomb with mono?
Mono line is also a good choice for spodding and is more resistance to tangles and wind knots. Unlike braid, you can fill the spool up to the lip when using mono line and won’t encounter issues.
Does a 40lb braid need a shock leader?
But for the most part, if you’re using light monofilament or braided line (less than ~25 lb test), use a shock leader If you’re using heavier mono or braid (over ~25 lb test), then you likely don’t need to use a shock leader.
How often should you SPOD?
As a very loose rule of thumb I always say that you should put three times as many spods in as you think to achieve the effect that you think you are getting So if you think six spods is the type of bait spread you want, put eighteen in to achieve it!.
Do I soak braid before spooling?
Braid does not need soaking like you do with mono prior to spooling up Thread your braid through the eye on the but section of the rod. Double check that your spool is as far forward as possible. Tie a slip loop knot in your braid.
Should you soak your fishing line before spooling?
Before you ever spool a new monofilament fishing line to your reel, you should always let it soak before spooling Allowing time for the monofilament to absorb the water will reduce the line memory and allow the line to be laid on the reel better than if you did not let it soak.
What Colour braid line is best?
Green Braid Is Low Vis -One of the most popular colors for a braided fishing line is green and that is for a reason. Green braid often blends in super well in nutrient rich waters such as bays, lakes, inlets etc.
Which fishing braid is best?
- Power Pro Spectra Fishing Line
- KastKing SuperPower Braided Fishing Line
- Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid
- Piscifun Onyx Braided Fishing Line
- Spiderwire Stealth Braid Fishing Line
- PowerPro Spectra Hi-Vis Yellow Braided Line
- Berkley NanoFil Uni-Filament Fishing Line
- Berkley Fineline Superline.
Does Spectra braid sink?
Pure Fishing has complicated the decision by introducing
spiderwire ultracast fluorobraid
, which incorporates Gore’s expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene performance fibers. Unlike typical 100% Dyneema and Spectra braided lines, which float, Spiderwire Ultracast FluoroBraid sinks.
Can you use SPOD braid for fishing?
*Spod Braid has also proven to be extremely popular and effective when used as a shock leader by anglers fishing at extreme range with thinner diameter braided main lines.
Which is the best SPOD?
- Fox EOS Spod & Marker Rod + Sonik Vader X 8000 RS Spod Reel.
- Shimano Tribal TX1 Intensity Spod Rod + Shimano Ultegra XTD Spod Reel.
- Daiwa Emblem Spod Rod & Reel Combo.
- Sonik Vader X Rod and Reel Combo + Braid.
- Prologic C-Series Xtra Distance Spod Rod + Okuma Custom Spod CS Reel.
How long does it take to become a shock leader?
A shock leader is a length of line strong enough to take this added pressure, that generally when casting runs from the rig top through the rod rings and then 6-10 turns around the reel spool, in general around 30ft in length is plenty.
What makes a good SPOD rod?
Spod rods are made with heavy test curves of 3lb or above to ensure they can handle your spod full of carp freebies and will be built to high quality to ensure they don’t crumble under the pressure of casting heavy weights. Test curves refer to how much weight it takes to bend the rod to 90 degrees of the butt.
Citations
https://www.carpsmart.com/best-spod-braid/
https://badangling.com/carp/why-i-love-spod-fishing-for-carp-spod-braids-more/
https://gardnertackle.co.uk/product/kinetic-spod-braid/
https://www.carp.com/topic/20144-having-big-problems-with-spod-braid/