Which line for spodding?

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Matt Brown

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I've just picked up a spod rod for use when Tench, Roach or Bream fishing this spring/summer.

I've bought myself some 46lb Quiksilver for use as a shockleader but I'm not too sure on which mainline would be best. I was going to use 20lb Powerpro braid.

I've been given different advice by different people.

What would all you spodding experts recommend? Does it really matter that much?
 
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I've stopped using Braid Matt because I can't get on with finger protectors and without them you can make a right old mess of your fingers.

If you are going to go to the trouble of using a shockleader and a mainline of around 8-10lb's I don't think it matters too much. Any reliable 8-10lb mono will do a very good job. My personal preference is for Daiwa Sensor mainline with a tapered fox leader.
 
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Tim, if he's using a braid shockleader, then he'll have to use a finger protector anyway no matter what mainline he uses.

Matt, I use 30lb PP, tougher then 20 when it hits in the clip, mind you I never had 20 snap at the clip, but just for safety sake.

Same as marker rod, braid is better than mono as it absorbs the twist.
 
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Bob Watson

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Same as marker rod, braid is better than mono as it absorbs the twist

Same as other thread, How? it's still attatched either end. Please explain!

;-))
 
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being a woven construction, it absorbs the twists better, unlike mono which is solid
 
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Bob Watson

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Ah! so, will it eventually twist up then? just take a lot longer than mono?
 
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Cheers fellas. Bob, I read through the other thread too.

PowerPro it is!
 
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