#50 or #65 power pro for froggin on slop? 2024
Riazuli reply :
Hey all, just as the title says, what test do you prefer and why? My main concerns are strength vs castability. I just canceled an order for #65 PP cause I realized it was in hi vis yellow when I wanted moss green, and now I want to make sure I'm going with the right test after @keltonz shared his thoughts on 50 vs 65. Does moving to 65 from 50 negatively affect casting to the point where it's not worth it, or is there a noticeable gain from added strength to where the casting difference is negligible? Interested in yalls thoughts on this!
Choporoz reply :
I used 65 for a while. I've since relegated it for use as stand-by tow rope.
ratherbfishin1 reply :
I never go above 50 because of casting distance. I use mostly 30 and 50 and I notice a difference between the two. I also live in Nebraska where the chances of catching one over 10lbs is close to impossible so I don’t really have to be very prepared for that. If I had two choose one it would be 50.
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 4:41 AM, ratherbfishin1 said:I never go above 50 because of casting distance. I use mostly 30 and 50 and I notice a difference between the two. I also live in Nebraska where the chances of catching one over 10lbs is close to impossible so I don’t really have to be very prepared for that. If I had two choose one it would be 50.
Thanks for sharing. Do you fish around a lot of heavy cover/vegetation? I'll be fishing around a lot of mats/slop and am likely to pull in a few pounds of weeds with every fish. I also want to be able to get them out of there quickly as they can get free pretty easily when they get stuck in the weeds.
ratherbfishin1 reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 4:50 AM, Riazuli said:Thanks for sharing. Do you fish around a lot of heavy cover/vegetation? I'll be fishing around a lot of mats/slop and am likely to pull in a few pounda of weeds with every fish. I also want to be able to get them out of there quickly as I they can get free pretty easily when they get stuck in the weeds.
Yeah I fish a good amount of weeds and vegetation and 50 works for me.
long island basser reply :
I’d use 50.
CroakHunter reply :
I personally use 65Lb in a 4 strand braid. It is more coarse and cuts vegetation better than 8 strand.
MassYak85 reply :
I use them interchangeably. I just spooled up with 65 because I bought 4 spools of it at a crazy discount last year. But I would use 50 in almost anything as well so if you have 50 I wouldn't feel the need to jump up.
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 6:20 AM, CroakHunter said:I personally use 65Lb in a 4 strand braid. It is more coarse and cuts vegetation better than 8 strand.
Yep, I'm going with original power pro.
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 6:42 AM, MassYak85 said:I use them interchangeably. I just spooled up with 65 because I bought 4 spools of it at a crazy discount last year. But I would use 50 in almost anything as well so if you have 50 I wouldn't feel the need to jump up.
What are the biggest differences for you between the two - Does 50 cast noticeably better than 65 and does 50 seem to break easier than 65? If I can't notice much of a difference in casting with 65, might as well go with the stronger line.
ww2farmer reply :
I have used 50 for years. Tried 65 once, couldn't get it off my reel fast enough.
Cut down on casting distance, did NOT cut through grass better than the smaller dia. 50, and I just didn't care for it.
I don't know how much better (or not) it is for preventing break off's, I have never had a problem with 50 breaking. I often fish matted stuff you can land a plane on, and have hauled 5 + 6 lb fish out of it no problem with 50.
Finnz922 reply :
60lb FX2. Wouldn't change it. Never had an issues be it casting distance or break-offs. Hauled in bunchesbof 3 to 6lb largemouth through thick slop
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 7:51 AM, ww2farmer said:I have used 50 for years. Tried 65 once, couldn't get it off my reel fast enough.
Cut down on casting distance, did NOT cut through grass better than the smaller dia. 50, and I just didn't care for it.
I don't know how much better (or not) it is for preventing break off's, I have never had a problem with 50 breaking. I often fish matted stuff you can land a plane on, and have hauled 5 + 6 lb fish out of it no problem with 50.
Thank you for posting. This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. What line were you using?
Dens228 reply :
I use 65# PP. I fish some heavy weeds and have pulled in a ton of weeds along with the bass. I have no issues casting with it so might as well use the heavier line.
I'm also glad I had it on the reel when I hooked my 48" musky while bass fishing in the slop.
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:19 AM, Dens228 said:I use 65# PP. I fish some heavy weeds and have pulled in a ton of weeds along with the bass. I have no issues casting with it so might as well use the heavier line.
I'm also glad I had it on the reel when I hooked my 48" musky while bass fishing in the slop.
Thank you for posting, I have the same mentality as you mentioned in regard to using heavier line if there are no issues with casting. Have you compared 65 to 50 in terms of casting?
ratherbfishin1 reply :
I definitely cast better with 50 than 65.
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:30 AM, ratherbfishin1 said:I definitely cast better with 50 than 65.
Thank you, I'm leaning toward 50 at this point.
ww2farmer reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:18 AM, Riazuli said:Thank you for posting. This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. What line were you using?
Regular Power Pro
Riazuli reply :
Thanks everyone, I've ordered #50 PP...in the correct color lol..but am very glad now that I chose the wrong color in #65 before 
Dens228 reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:22 AM, Riazuli said:Thank you for posting, I have the same mentality as you mentioned in regard to using heavier line if there are no issues with casting. Have you compared 65 to 50 in terms of casting?
No, maybe sacrifice a little distance but I'm in a kayak, I can get anywhere and am always within casting distance of my target.
Yudo1 reply :
50lb is the heaviest I go. I've never personally understood the need for 65 (or 80?!) pound line.
Mike L reply :
I fish the Big O more than any other body of water and use 50# for frogging and 65# for punching are they are only 2 braids I use.
If they work well here, they'll work anywhere.
Mike
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 7:46 PM, Mike L said:I fish the Big O more than any other body of water and use 50# for frogging and 65# for punching are they are only 2 braids I use.
If they work well here, they'll work anywhere.
Mike
That makes sense.. Do you feel the 50 doesn't hold up for punching as well with you really getting in there on a punch, or did you just go with 65 because it made sense to? Have you compared both lines in both conditions?
Jaderose reply :
I frog in some serious slop and have never felt the need to go above 40lb and have confidently used 30.
eyedabassman reply :
65!
Riazuli reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 9:32 PM, Jaderose said:I frog in some serious slop and have never felt the need to go above 40lb and have confidently used 30.
I was using 30 last summer but I did have some snaps on casting from the braid digging in (which I've written a guide on how to prevent) and I lost what must have been a 10+ lb snakehead after some #30 snapped - it had a wire leader at the end of it, so I don't think the snakehead's teeth on the line was an issue. It is nice to know that you feel comfortable with lower test, as that makes me feel better about going with 50 over 65.
Boomstick reply :
Either will do fine to be honest, but 50 casts further.
Mike L reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:43 PM, Riazuli said:That makes sense.. Do you feel the 50 doesn't hold up for punching as well with you really getting in there on a punch, or did you just go with 65 because it made sense to? Have you compared both lines in both conditions?
I have used both, but given the waters I fish in down here especially Big O, I just don't feel confident enough in anything less.
2 boaters I was with at 2 BFL's last year won't use anything less than 80# and I know there are more.
Performance wise the 15# difference between the 50 and 65 is no big deal given what you're useing it for.
Yes, you may may get a few more yards throwing a frog with the 50# but when punching it's a non issue.
Its hand to hand combat 5ft from the boat.
I want every and all advantage perceived or not for every flip.
Mike
MDbassin reply :
Bank fishing- 50#
Boat/kayak- 65#
Riazuli reply :
On 3/8/2018 at 2:37 AM, Mike L said:I have used both, but given the waters I fish in down here especially Big O, I just don't feel confident enough in anything less.
2 boaters I was with at 2 BFL's last year won't use anything less than 80# and I know there are more.
Performance wise the 15# difference between the 50 and 65 is no big deal given what you're useing it for.
Yes, you may may get a few more yards throwing a frog with the 50# but when punching it's a non issue.
Its hand to hand combat 5ft from the boat.
I want every and all advantage perceived or not for every flip.
Mike
Thanks for sharing, makes total sense.
MassYak85 reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 7:43 AM, Riazuli said:What are the biggest differences for you between the two - Does 50 cast noticeably better than 65 and does 50 seem to break easier than 65? If I can't notice much of a difference in casting with 65, might as well go with the stronger line.
I have never broken 50, tbh I can't tell much difference. If you are one to lock down your drag 65 might dig in less.
iceintheveins reply :
I have broken off on bigger fish over 5 or 6 pounds a couple times with 50. Fifty just casts like a rocket though, but you have to retie and be careful. If fish over 5 or 6 pounds are common, rather than just being a nice bass like where I'm from (Colorado), go with 65. Heavier frogs will still fly far enough.
thinkingredneck reply :
You are worrying about a non issue. Fish what you have.
Riazuli reply :
On 3/8/2018 at 10:03 PM, thinkingredneck said:You are worrying about a non issue. Fish what you have.
I have neither 
johnD. reply :
I use 50# for buzz frogs and hollow body frogs.
J Francho reply :
50 is plenty for me.
Riazuli reply :
I've gone ahead and ordered #50 PP thanks to everyone's suggestions and thoughts. Definitely some good things to consider in this thread! I do want to be able to cast a good distance with these frogs especially as the slop can get pretty wide where I fish, so that was my main deciding factor. If I was only making short casts, I would have likely gone with 65.
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