power pro

Paul Hicks · Mar 25, 2006

Anyone got any opinions on power pro? I've been using it for 3 seasons with no problem, but am gearing up for a lake Nasser trip and thought I'd test the true b.s. of some 50lb. I repeatedly tested 2 spools, one bought from U.S., one from U.K., and both broke every time at 28lb. A bit of an eye opener I must say. Should clarify that these weren't knots giving out, but straight breakages.

mark knowles · Mar 26, 2006

Been using it since late 2000 with no problems, not the same spools, also in the 50lb. Can straighten out hooks with it ( Owner ST36/Fox XS2's )and 30lb wire snaps first so its the strongest link. I'm not keen to try destruction testing incase I muck my scales up though I'd be keen to hear other opinions.

keora · Mar 26, 2006

I think I once read that some spools of Power Pro were mis-labelled by the makers, as they made the wrong conversion from pounds to kilos.

I've used 30lb power pro and it lives up to its reputation -its strong and reliable.

Chris Bishop · Mar 26, 2006

It's the only line I've ever used I've never broke on a fish, two seasons with the 50 and 65lbs.

Andrew Macfarlane · Mar 26, 2006

I know for a fact my 50lb Powerpro is every bit as strong as stated. If it was breaking anywhere near 28lbs, I'd be leaving traces, baits and lures in the water.
Instead I find myself wrapping the stuff round a suitable lure or piece of wood and ducking for safety.

paul williams 2 · Mar 27, 2006

How did you test it Paul?

Paul Hicks · Mar 28, 2006

Hi Paul, I tested it by tying it to dumbell weights and lifting them gently off the ground. (Saves knackering my scales.) 20kg broke it easily so I worked down in weight until the line held - that was 12.5kg (27.5lb). As I say, the knots weren't giving out, and two different spools gave the same result. Should point out that Power pro has been my favourite for a while, in everything from 15lb to 80lb, and I too have used 50lb to haul out slimy tree trunks, shopping trollies, foul-hooked ford escorts etc. Still breaks at 28lb though.

paul williams 2 · Mar 28, 2006

I agree that even with a 28lb bs you could haul some crap out without a breakage(i can get a lot out on 15lb mono!).....i have used it a lot in the past but lost a bit of confidence in it after losing a fish.....(not a predator) makes me wonder if they have changed it's "make.up"
Most of us in general fishing wouldn't know if 50lb bs is really 28lb bs......worth looking at!

Chris Bishop · Mar 28, 2006

I think you would, I've snagged trolling, gone back over it and pulled up half a tree, traffic cones and all kinds of other crap. I have a bit of old broom handle in my bag and wrap the line around that when pulling against a snag, when anything's broke it's been the trace wire or the hooks have straightened.

Paul Hicks · Mar 28, 2006

In case the 50lb results were a fluke, I just tested some 30lb Power pro, again from 2 batches. Broke every time at 18lb.

Chris Bishop · Mar 28, 2006

Can I send you a few yards of the stuff I've been using - I'd never use 30lbs PP for pike fishing but I'm interested to see what the 50/65lbs I've been using goes at.

I've had other braids go on fish, most disappointingly 30lbs Fireline which I thought was pretty bomb-proof at the time.

Just about everyone I know uses PP, I've never seen anyone else bust it or heard any complaints.

paul williams 2 · Mar 28, 2006

I never had any complaints myself Chris untill the one time it failed me....almost on the strike so i supose it could have cut on something sharp........to be honest though mostly i have used it for long range breaming in the past so the BS wasn't an issue.

When i get time i'll do the same experiment as Paul H and see what mine gives at.........perhaps the fake PP that is reputed to be about is showing up?

Dave Lumb · Mar 29, 2006

I have just lifted my heavy mud weight (40lb) clear of the ground with a length of 50lb/30kg/0.36mm Power Pro.

This was done by making a loop of thick string with a split ring attached to provide the attachment for the braid. The Power Pro was knotted to a size eight swivel using a once through the eye, four turn Uni Knot. The swivel was attached to the split ring via a large snap link. The free end of the braid was wrapped around the handle of a hammer in non-touching turns to prevent the line cutting into itself.

Either Paul has faulty line, he is not using the same 50lb that I am, or his metodology is flawed.

paul williams 2 · Mar 29, 2006

Could it be the fake stuff Paul?......very difficult to tell apparently.

Paul Hicks · Mar 29, 2006

Whether the stuff I've tested is fake I can't say - as I tested 2 different spools, one from UK and one from USA (Thorne Bros or Cabelas, can't remember which), I doubt it.
Regarding the methodology Dave, its not flawed. Bearing in mind that I'm using weights, rather than a spring balance or scales, the only way I could be subjecting the line to more stress than the weight it is lifting, would be by causing a sudden shock. But as I have been lifting the weight very gently, that's not the case. Neither have any knots failed. Incidentally, my 15lb power pro is fine, it breaks within 1lb of the rated b.s.
I'm starting to wish I hadn't started this thread but what can I say, if your 50lb line is breaking at 40% below its rating you're going to ask questions. Anyway, thanks for all your responses, sounds like most people are happy with it.

Dave Lumb · Mar 29, 2006

After lifting my mud weight clear of the ground and holding it there for a few seconds I gave it a jerk and the line parted at the knot.

If the line is breaking away from the knot at 28lb I suspect it's either not what it says it is (either fake or mislabelled) or it's faulty - which seems unlikley from two different sources.

Although this would affect the knot I'd be interested to know how you are attaching the line to the weights.

Fred Bonney · Mar 29, 2006

Bit technical for a simple question!

Paul Hicks · Mar 29, 2006

OK Dave, this is getting a bit daft, but I put thick solid copper wire through the weights and tied the line to the wire. The line broke at random distances from the weight and not at the knot. It wasn't being constricted, shocked, cut, abraded or otherwise mistreated. Not fibbing I promise.And I really do like 50lb power pro. Its just that mine breaks at 28lb.

Dave Lumb · Mar 29, 2006

I do believe you. I just can't understand why 50lb Power Pro is breaking away from the knot at 28lb.

Mind you, I bet if you hadn't tested it you'd have used it quite happily and had no problems!

paul williams 2 · Mar 29, 2006

Paul....don't be sorry for starting the thread mate......interesting stuff.

Incedently....when i did a search on fake PP it said that the USA was not a source, it's a european problem allegedly.

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