Power Pro Zero Impact 2025
Arv reply :
Whats your guys take on this? I've straightened out some pretty heavy wire hooks with 30# test. I don't know why you sould need a special knot tying zone. Or maybe I'm missing the point of this.
Chris at Tech reply :
I'm a bit confused myself.
Is their idea that once I use up the 36 inches of reinforced section, that I'm supposed to cut off 20 ft of line to get to the next reinforced section before reattaching a lure or hook? No thanks.
Felix77 reply :
For those not keeping up with iCast 2013 this vid should help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMqc-abpmgk
Felix77 reply :
I don't like it.
1 - After 2-3 reties you need to chop off 20 feet until you get to a new "tie zone"
2 - If you get hung up good luck ripping that thing off. LOL
3 - I wonder how it will spool on a rod? Are those "tie zones" harder, heavier, less pliable?
flyfisher reply :
or they could just put instructions on how to tie a palomar knot on teh package and then the entire spool is a tie zone 
*Hootie reply :
That should keep you spending money on line.
No way Jose.
Hootie
Arv reply :
Ok good, so I'm not the only one thinking this doesn't make sense. Like I said, I've straightened heavy hooks with 30# test. I don't think I need a special "tie zone" to make sure my braid isn't going to fail on me... ON TOP of cutting out however many feet to get to the next tie zone...
Darren. reply :
Left me a little confused, too. At first glance, it doesn't seem too well thought through.
aquaholic reply :
If i wanted my power pro to get any stronger id get a steel chain and paint it green
lmbfisherman reply :
On 7/12/2013 at 12:35 AM, hootiebenji said:That should keep you spending money on line.
No way Jose.
Hootie
Sounds like a money grab too me! I don't even buy into the Super Slick, the ones I do have on reels came on the spool free when I purchased them. Personally don't see the advantage of some of these "bling" features.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 7/12/2013 at 12:43 AM, Arv said:Ok good, so I'm not the only one thinking this doesn't make sense. Like I said, I've straightened heavy hooks with 30# test. I don't think I need a special "tie zone" to make sure my braid isn't going to fail on me... ON TOP of cutting out however many feet to get to the next tie zone...
Yeah, with 30 lb test I've actually pulled out 6 ft long tree branch that was submerged. Of course I didn't use my rod or reel to bring it up. (Wrapped the line around my arm to pull out the snag. )
Arv reply :
On 7/12/2013 at 1:27 AM, lmbfisherman said:Yeah, with 30 lb test I've actually pulled out 6 ft long tree branch that was submerged. Of course I didn't use my rod or reel to bring it up. (Wrapped the line around my arm to pull out the snag. )
Haha! I've done the same thing. The way it felt at first it may have still been attached to the tree before I ripped it off.
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 7/12/2013 at 12:34 AM, flyfisher said:or they could just put instructions on how to tie a palomar knot on teh package and then the entire spool is a tie zone
Hahaha, nice one. I feel the same way as the rest of you guys, I've done some really really hard jerkin', snatchin' and pullin' on 50# braid and I've never had it break. Like has already been mentioned I've hauled all sorts of stuff off the bottom when snagged or straighten out the hook so I'm not real sure about the need for this product either. Maybe it's mainly designed for salt guys???
At this point I think I'm on the bandwagon with the guys thinking this is more of a money grab type of deal.
B@ssCrzy reply :
Doesn't make sense to me either. Especially since I tie a leader to my braid anyway. No thanks.
BassCats reply :
I think this is more for the saltwater fisherman like the hollow core was.
Kevin22 reply :
I bet the flippers will like it, if they can afford new braid every week. Otherwise I see it as a waste of money.
SirSnookalot reply :
Could not say it was a good product or not without using it first. Being primarily a saltwater fisherman using braided line the majority of time I'm not having any problem with the present knot strength, 20# braid is my most popular used. What many of us do that's a bit different than freshwater fishing is the leader strength. It's common for me to use a 30 or 40# leader with 20# braid, as long as a fish is pulling out drag the line or knot isn't likely to break, but there are times when something is hooked that's just too big to land on the gear I'm using. Not having a problem with the knot isn't the same as being able to break the lure off so you don't get spooled. Grabbing the spool will quite often break the lure at the knot or swivel, seldom losing main line. Hooking an immovable object is one of the few times when a hook may bend or break, I try to break off the lure pretty much in the same way as I would with a fish on. IMO sometimes it's best to have your knot break off, better to lose a lure than a couple of hundred yards of braid from a fish you aren't going to land any way.
OkobojiEagle reply :
On 7/12/2013 at 1:27 AM, lmbfisherman said:(Wrapped the line around my arm to pull out the snag. )
???
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Smallmouth Hunter reply :
This is line that is NOT for bass fishing! It is for saltwater fishing
Arv reply :
On 7/12/2013 at 8:40 PM, Crankenstein said:This is line that is NOT for bass fishing! It is for saltwater fishing
That makes more sense
Darren. reply :
Watched Larry Dahlberg PR the line in a TW video yesterday. Does seem to have a saltwater bent to it, but as I thought about it -- not that I'd use it, mind you -- having 30" of zero-impact section of line to tie a leader should make that section last for a while.
But again, current Power Pro works perfectly fine for me in 10 and 20 lb test. I see no need for this line at this time. Will be interesting to read reviews from people who do use it.
Shimano must have done some research and discussion with fishermen before releasing this line.
Crestliner2008 reply :
Sounds and looks like an Edsel to me.
PoorBoyBassin reply :
The great debate... super lines verses mono and others.... I know the sayig is... the "leader" is good because it helps keep the line invisible so to speak from the targeted fish... but... what gets me is your sacrificing the super line because your tying on a weaker leader. Yes it helps keep the line hidden but at what cost? Ive tried the leader on my super line... (Nanofil) an it does make a difference... but I've also noticed that from time to time.. the leader will break , be it on a hook set, or while fighting a decent size fish, to me losing even one fish because of a leader breaking is not acceptable. So why not just use a higher strength mono or floro? Most of my gear has Berkley big game on it.. and I have about the same amount of breaks with that as I do the super line with a leader.. so why spend that extra $$ on something that is doing the same as the cheaper priced line???
webertime reply :
Coming to a clearance isle around summer 2014...
craww reply :
On 7/13/2013 at 1:11 AM, PoorBoyBassin said:The great debate... super lines verses mono and others.... I know the sayig is... the "leader" is good because it helps keep the line invisible so to speak from the targeted fish... but... what gets me is your sacrificing the super line because your tying on a weaker leader. Yes it helps keep the line hidden but at what cost? Ive tried the leader on my super line... (Nanofil) an it does make a difference... but I've also noticed that from time to time.. the leader will break , be it on a hook set, or while fighting a decent size fish, to me losing even one fish because of a leader breaking is not acceptable. So why not just use a higher strength mono or floro? Most of my gear has Berkley big game on it.. and I have about the same amount of breaks with that as I do the super line with a leader.. so why spend that extra $$ on something that is doing the same as the cheaper priced line???
The braided mainline lasts for years for a lot of us, that mitigates the cost. The smaller diameter gives a significant line capacity boost. Also the thinner braid is gonna cast better than a stronger/thicker mono. While using a leader certainly gives you some stretch, it's IMO better than using regular mono on a long cast-hook set.
PoorBoyBassin reply :
On 7/13/2013 at 8:07 AM, craww said:The braided mainline lasts for years for a lot of us, that mitigates the cost. The smaller diameter gives a significant line capacity boost. Also the thinner braid is gonna cast better than a stronger/thicker mono. While using a leader certainly gives you some stretch, it's IMO better than using regular mono on a long cast-hook set.
Agreed that there is less stretch when using braid with a leader on there, and of course the castability doubles in distance with braid, and for a person fishing super clear water, then the benifit of making those long casts comes into play. But if you fish no so clear to murkey water... the "long dishance casting isnt a must, rather a preference which nulls your point
PoorBoyBassin reply :
Did I really just type that? Plz dont take that as Im trying to be an a-hole cause Im not. Your points are very valid, and aply to most, it really is up to each person to choose for them selves , by listening to what others have had to say about it, and by using it themselves. It was jus my oppinion on the line.
Honestly if you have your drag set right, there should be no reason to break off a fish, be it braid with a leader, or floro, or mono
SirSnookalot reply :
In the first few seconds of the video I saw nothing but the line being used in saltwater, that just may be the target market. Braid is popular in saltwater because of manageability, line capacity, some like the lack of stretch. While I always use a leader it's not long enough to be "stretchy", I find it still to be instant feedback. The line is touted to have a stronger knot strength, not that I'm having any problems with original PP, however as many saltwater anglers do use leaders the "chain" is going to be as strong as the connecting knot to the the lure, that's going to be mono or FC. Given the fact that fish pulling out line takes a good deal of pressure off the knot tied to a swivel or direct to a leader, I don't think this is a line that I just have to try.
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