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The

PowerPro

Advantage

The World’s

Best Superline just got easier.

EXCELLENT LINE MANAGEMENT

• Spool directly from the box • Built-in cutter • Package protects remaining line • Multi- lingual packaging and instruction booklet • Arbor tape included • Color of cartridge matches line color

• Won’t bury in the spool • Picks up less water • Spools and packs better on any reel • No reel memory

STRUCTUALLY SUPERIOR • Reduces wind knots, backlashes, guide and rod tip wrap overs • Ties more easily and holds knots better • Near zero stretch • Unbelievable strength-to-diameter ratio

SMOOTHER AND SLICKER • Sails effortlessly through guides for longer casts • Resists abrasion by equipment or natural hazards • Won’t cut guides • Maintains performance over time

Spectra fiber has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any man-made fiber. Its high tenacity makes it, pound for pound, 15 times stronger than steel, more durable than polyester and gives it a specific strength that is up to 40 percent greater than that of aramid fiber. Specific performance is dependent upon denier and filament counts.

1. Tear off to expose cutter

2. Open plastic 3. After line is flaps and thread spooled up, use line through holes, cutter to cut line close flaps for containment

4. Apply tension with knees to spool PowerPro line to spool

SPOOLING UP

SETTING THE HOOK

Unlike monofilament, PowerPro will not stretch on the reel and cling to the barrel. This can result in the line sliding around the barrel, which can seem like a problem with your drag mechanism. Rest assured, your equipment is fine. To avoid slippage, attach PowerPro to your spool using one of these methods: 1) If your reel has a hole or knob on the barrel, use it. 2) Leave at least 5 to 10 yards of monofilament on the reel (enough to cover the bottom of the spool) before attaching PowerPro with a Uni to Uni splice knot. 3) Put a piece of arbor tape (comes in the pack) on the barrel before attaching PowerPro.

Anglers on Saturday morning TV shows often set the hook in bass like Samurai warriors beheading the enemy. This may be a fine technique with monofilament line, but PowerPro doesn’t require such a violent motion. When you get a strike, relax; a gentle snap of your wrist will set the hook. Because PowerPro doesn’t stretch like nylon lines, you won’t get that rubber-band effect. Every inch you move your rod tip equals an inch of movement at the lure.

CUTTING POWERPRO PowerPro is extremely strong, and nail clippers won’t cut it. We recommend sharp scissors such as Fiskars® for kids, which are inexpensive, easy to find, and have blunt ends to protect your pockets. Or use the cutter on the EZ Spool Pack.

SETTING YOUR DRAG PowerPro lines are so thin for their strength that you may be tempted to set your drag higher than normal, but remember, your rod or reel may not be designed to handle the same unbelievable loads as your line. To make full use of PowerPro’s amazing sensitivity without risking damage to your equipment, try one of the following tips: 1) Set your drag to match the weakest component in your tackle system. 2) Set your drag to match the size of mono line you would normally use. 3) When using ultralight equipment or line (5 - 20 lb. test) set your drag to no more than 1/3 of the line’s rated strength. You can check the drag with a set of scales.

USING A MONOFILAMENT/ FLUORO LEADER Attaching a monofilament leader to your PowerPro line may prove useful in the following situations: 1) When bait or jig fishing requires extra finesse, especially in clear water, use a 3-foot monofilament leader to cut down on line visibility. 2) When fishing for species that strike hard and fast, use a monofilament shock tippet. For close-in situations such as bait fishing, try a 3 to 10-foot tippet. For big game applications, you may want to use up to 100 yards or more.

CAUTION:

PowerPro is remarkably thin and strong. To avoid injury, never wrap it around your fingers or hands. If you need to break off the line, wrap it around a solid object and pull.

Size (kg)

Dia. (mm.)

92m

135m

275m

455m

1370m

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All PowerPro lines are available in: MOSS GREEN, HI VIS YELLOW, WHITE and PHANTOM RED

At lower drag settings, a little extra line may pay out at the hookset, compensating for PowerPro’s lack of stretch.

Freshwater

Applications

vertical jigging

carp

“For Vertical Jigging I prefer to use PowerPro 0,10mm. This line has an excellent strength/diameter ratio and hardly absorbs any water. This is perfect to present your softbaits in the best way and a must when fishing in heavy current on rivers.” —Eric Marteijn

“I use 0.19 diameter PowerPro for all my Marker & Spod work. It’s a round braid so picks up less water and sails effortlessly through the guides plus it’s near zero stretch and sensitivity means I can feel every detail of the lake bed when feature finding.” — Ali Hamidi

dropshot “Having heard so many positive stories about Power Pro I decided to try it myself recently . . . and haven’t looked back since! Power Pro is easy to use, extremely strong and gives excellent presentation, particularly when used with soft plastics.Power Pro is my line of choice when dropshotting (using diameters 0.10mm or 0.13mm)” — Willem Stolk

catfish “Powerpro is extremely abrasion resistant and will not burry into the spool under high pressure. Additional to that the casting is very smooth and quite. Powerpro is an Excellent line for catfish. I use diameters 0.32mm to 0.56mm: the lower diameters for spinning and the thicker ones for Bouy fishing.” —Andy Weyel

feeder fishing “When Feeder fishing with braided line - especially long distance - I use PowerPro 0,10mm. PowerPro casts extremely smooth and accurate. It’s super sensitive, when fishing long distance my casting is accurate and I am able to react on the thiniest bites.” — Cor Kraaij

spinning, casting & jerkbait fishing

“PowerPro is an excellent line when Spinning for pike. It is round, smooth and has a great castability. You are able to cast on the exact spots where the predators are. Powerpro is super abrasion resistant, a must when fishing the spots for pikes - around plants, weeds or structure. With the low diameter it’s easy to get your lures on its swimming depths. Depending on the weight of the lure I use diameters 0.13 to 0.19 for spinning. For Jerkbait Fishing I prefer the thicker diameters 0.23 to 0.36to give more action to the jerkbaits” —Niki Baars 7

Saltwater

Applications

kabura/inchiku jigging

butterfly jigging

“Kabura and Inchiku jigging is done with ultra light but really reliable tackle. Rods and reels can’t have any compromise. So imagine what the line must be like! With PowerPro 10 to 30 lbs I can run fights also with extra weight fishes…” —Riccardo Tamburini

bottom fishing “Widely recognised as being the most reliable brand of “super line”, PowerPro is my number one choice for targeting hard fighting species of sports fish the world over. It offers a truly exceptional breaking strain/diameter ratio and is not only thinner but both rounder and smoother than practically any other braid out there. This results in a high tech line that offers unbelievable knot strength and enhanced casting capabilities,I use 80lb High Vis Yellow line for jigging, giving me great confidence when tackling hard fighting fish. So regardless of whether I need a line for delicately presenting a live sandeel for spooky shallow water bass or hauling huge conger out of a sunken wreck, I know I can rely on Power Pro.” —Dave Lewis

“For Jigging the most important characteristic of a braided line is the breaking strength in relation to its diameter. When using PowerPro, with its special 4 yarns braid with Enhanced Body Technology, I am sure I have the best possible compromise between these two important needs at my disposal. For Vertical Jigging I use PowerPro braid 40 to 80lbs.” —Riccardo Tamburini

trolling “Line is the connection between fishermen and fish. For this reason I use only the best line. For trolling fishing, in particular the top-shot technique, I use PowerPro: It gives me confidence that I am able to control the fish at any time during the fight, especially when hooked up with a record fish. My favourite line for top-shot fishing is PowerPro 80lbs.” —Riccardo Tamburini

heavy duty spinning electric reel fishing “Most important when fishing in the abyss (400-500m depth) is to have a line with great strength and small diameter. PowerPro ensures this thanks to its special 4 yarn construction. For example PowerPro 50 lbs, which I consider the best for this fishing technique, has a diameter of only 0.32mm and allows me to fish also with a good drift. Thanks to the reliability of my line, I’m always confident that my tackle will make use of its full potential.” —Riccardo Tamburini

“Nowadays tropical spinning is becoming available to more and more fishermen. If you want to overcome the powerful Giant Trevally you can only rely on the best equipment. The use of a braided line has become a must if you want to achieve great distances and avoid line breakage at the same time. Power Pro gives me all that, it guarantees the fastest retrieve and keeps its strength inspite of the continuous friction through the rod’s rings. I recommend PowerPro 60 to 80lbs for Heavy duty Spinning.” —Riccardo Tamburini 9

Knots

to know

POWERPRO TYING TIPS… • Pass your line through the eye of your tackle twice, if possible. • Double your line before tying, if your tackle allows, to create a larger, stronger knot. • Don’t use clinch knots, which slip on PowerPro’s slick surface. • Use a gloved hand, dowel, or soft-jawed pliers to avoid injury when tightening knots. • Moisten your knot before tightening.

UNI

2. 7 or 8 turns

for tying terminal tackle–stronger knot 1. Pass the line through the eye of your tackle at least twice, leaving 12” for your knot. 2. Loop the tag end around the standing line, then pass the tag end through your loop 8 to 10 more times. 3. Pull the tag end to tighten the knot, making sure the 8-10 wraps snug down neatly. 4. Pull the standing line to jam the knot against your tackle eye, then trim the tag end.

Monofilament

1. 2. 4 or 5 turns

3. 7 or 8 turns

for tying PowerPro to mono of similar diameter 1. Lay PowerPro and monofilament parallel, with 12” to 18” tag ends facing opposite directions. 2. Loop the tag end of the mono around both lines, then pass the tag end through your loop 5 to 6 more times. Pull the tag end to tighten the knot, making sure the wraps snug down neatly. 3. Repeat step #2 using the PowerPro tag end, but use 8 to 10 wraps 4. Pull on the standing lines to jam the two knots together tightly. 5. Trim the PowerPro tag end about 1/8” past the knot. Trim the mono tag end

REVERSE ALBRIGHT 10-12 wraps

for tying PowerPro to mono of larger diameter—easy knot 1. Double your PowerPro, leaving a 1/2” loop at the end. Wrap the PowerPro around the mono 10 to 12 times, leaving your loop open and opposite the mono tag end. 2. Pass the mono tag end through the PowerPro loop. 3. Pull on both lines to tighten the knot, jamming the wraps together. 4. Tie a Lock (see right).

for tying terminal tackle—easy knot 1. Make a 10” loop in the line, then pass it through the eye of your tackle. 2. If the eye is big enough, pass the loop through a second time. 3. Tie a simple overhand knot, but don’t pull it tight. 4. Pass your tackle through the loop. 5. Pull on your standing line to tighten the knot, then trim the tag end.

ALBRIGHT 25 to 30 wraps 1.

UNI TO UNI SPLICE PowerPro

PALOMAR

for tying PowerPro to mono of larger diameter—stronger knot 1. Make a loop in the mono, and hold it with your left hand. Double 30” of PowerPro to create a 15” two-strand section. Pass this through the mono loop. 2. Wrap the PowerPro loosely around the fingertip of the hand you’re using to hold the mono, then wrap the PowerPro around itself and the mono 20 to 25 times. Work toward the end of the loop, keeping your wraps tight and snug. 3. Run the PowerPro back through the mono loop so it exits on the same side it entered. 4. Wet the PowerPro, and tug on the standing line and tag end to jam your wraps tightly together, moving them toward the end of the loop. 5. Pull both standing lines to tighten the knot, then use softjawed pliers or a gloved hand to pull the knot tighter. Pull both standing lines at once to make sure the knot is secure. 6. Tie a Lock (see below).

LOCK to finish the Albright or Reverse Albright 1. Loop the PowerPro tag end around the standing PowerPro, then pass the tag end through this loop three times. 2. Pull the tag end to tighten the wraps, then trim your tag ends.

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