Replacing power pro

[abbyfireguy]

Well,after 5 years and a few accidental bottom snags,my downrigger line is starting to get a bit on the short side.
Originally used 250 lb power pro and have been very happy with it.
I can get a much better price on 200 lb power pro now. Is that good for the riggers or should I stick with the 250 lb stuff?I use 12 pound balls mostly and 15 lb only if offshore and fishing the bottom for hallie in 180 ft of water..

 

[scott craven]

I went to 150lb, lots of strength and even thinner diameter.
less blow back when trolled deep.

 

[Hoochiebob]

Scotty's stainless cables are rated 150-180lb and their braided lines come in 175, 200 and 250lb. I am running 200lb and have never snapped the line, even locked up the dr motor trying to retrieve a snag on bull kelp. The thinner line will keep the line drag down as well.

 

[Hit em Hard]

I have been using 200 lb. power pro for 4 years now and find it quite adequate for the job. I fish as deep as 250 ft. and never had a problem.

 

[trendsetter]

I just replaced mine with 180lb spectra. Haven't hit the water with it yet but have used 150lb in the past and it worked great. Way less blow-back on the 150-180 vs the 250lb braid.

 

[Seafever]

I like Power Pro better than Scotty braid.......

I use the Power Pro 200, which for me has less blowback than the Scotty 150.....the Power pro 200 is thinner than the Scotty 150.....

 

[Rob H]

I have used Power Pro 150 lb. test for the last 4+ years on one heavily used downrigger. My first ~100 to 150 ft. were looking worn so I reversed the line on the downrigger this last winter (had 300 ft. total). I will likely replace the whole works this coming winter so am pretty pleased with 4 to 5 years from the line.

...Rob

 

[abbyfireguy]

Pulled the Power pro off the riggers today. One had 440 feet on it and one had 317 feet left. I ordered a 1500 foot spool of 200 lb power pro to reload the riggers. Will keep the old stuff for spare in case I have a disaster.

 

[Copper Moon]

I have 200 lb on now. Used 250 before and 150. Now have 150 in reserve, who knows why. Haven't had any problem with any. Feel most comfortable with 200. I use 15 lb balls.

 

[Dogbreath]

Never throw old Spectra out it has a thousand uses-wrapping gaff handles and the like being one.

 

[abbyfireguy]

Just look in my shop. Apparently I never throw anything out!!

 

[tubby]

I have an opposite review than most, I started with 200lb years ago and had two break offs in one year. Granted I run 15lb balls most of the time. Since going with the 250lb, no issues. For the price of cannon balls, I'll stick with the 250lb.