Tuf-Line Braid Review

[Long Mike]

Last week, I had the opportunity of putting the new Tuf-Line braid through some of its paces.  I spooled on about 175' of 30# line onto  a Pfleuger Patriarch.  I spooled it tightly and treated it with copious amounts of KVD line conditioner as I went.

 

When I got to the lake (Toledo Bend) I fished a shallow-running crank bait through the stumps with no apparent damage to the line.  To say the least, I was impressed.  Then I decided to give it, to me, was the ultimate test.  I got into open water and turned off the centrifugal brake and the spool tension.  Then, I gave the lure a mighty heave, and intentionally left my thumb off the reel.  Needless to say, I had a bit of "professional overrun" on the reel.  Lots of it!  So, as most fishermen do, I began to peel off the offending line until I reached the backlash.  Guess what?  I never found one.  The line peeled easily off the rod until I was able to remove the loose line, then I spooled it back on again.  I tried time and again to produce the "backlash from hell," and the Tuf-Line refused to cooperate.  When I got home I ran every inch of that line under a magnifying mirror and could find no damage to the line whatsoever.  Well, I'm sold.  As of now, the only braid that will ever go onto any of my reels will be Tuf-Line.

[SirSnookalot]

I posted my results a few days ago after about a months use and using it nearly every day.  With all due respect opinions and reviews sometimes are given from limited use and may not tell all of the story.  Loved the 20# on my 5000 spinning reel at first but as time went on I was getting a lot line twist, as I would with any other line.  As the twist continued the coating was breaking off from the end up to about 2' or so, an ugly and uncomfortable feeling so it's been replaced.  In fairness I'm using this line with a specific lure type, nothing anyone would use for bass fishing.

 

The 12# supercast has been on a smaller spinning reel using primarily weightless flukes for about a month's use and also used mostly everyday.  Taking extra in not allowing the fluke to turn over too much I've kept the twist down pretty good and the line has performed well.  With some braids even on light spinning I've had a little bit of "dig in", nothing ever to be concerned about, but this line had no dig in at all.

 

Would I buy the line again?.........I already did and I received some 20# yesterday which I will be using on another set up strictly for my other lure type for other species, but I know what to expect.

[roadwarrior]

We would like to hear from everyone who has tried the line, good or bad.

My experience has been exceptional. I might be a little too picky, but one

of my favorite attributes of the Tuf-Line is that the line is quiet. Kinda reminds

me of another product's motto: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant!

 

 

 

 

[0119]

Ive been using the 20# and I too like that its quiet.  It acts more like mono than others and thats what I like about it most. But using uni to uni to the leader Im getting the coating to seperate or pull sort of like a fly line core and its sheath coating.  I doubled the braid and its helped but now is starting to seperate behind the knot after I have to pull off of a snag.  Still cant get it locally or at BPS.

[J Francho]

We're talking about Supercast.

 

http://www.tuf-line.com/products_TUF-Lines_23.html

[21farms]

i haven't gotten to use mine yet but i noticed the lower pound-test is nice and thin but the #15 supercast is about the same diameter as #20 powerpro and the #20 supercast is like #30 powerpro.

[0119]

So am I

[J Francho]

So am I

 

I was responding to a post about the other lines, that has since been removed.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I'll be testing the spool I received this weekend.

[fl_bass]

So far so good. I split the spool I had between the baitcaster and a spinning rod. It has been night and day from the mono (Momoi Hi-Catch) I had been using. Never used braid before but I am a convert now. Will probably be testing it with a leader this weekend.

Overruns on the baitcaster have been easy to fix and it has not gotten stuck at all. Just loosen the spool and pull the line out until it is clear. Mono would hang up on spots.

With the spinning gear I have not gotten one single wind knot. No loops on the spool. The green color matches my waters perfectly so I don't feel that I really need a leader.

I have been using the San Diego Jam knot to the terminal tackle and nothing has slipped out been using the same hook for ever a week and been fishing daily for 90 mins each day. Love this stuff.

[OkobojiEagle]

I was responding to a post about the other lines, that has since been removed.

 

 

Don't you hate when that happens.

 

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[J Francho]

Don't you hate when that happens.

 

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Forgot to quote it!!!!

[OkobojiEagle]

Related but not quite... I will mail my 100 yd sample spool of 12lb SuperCast to whoever sends me a PM with their snail mail address, no charge, I'll eat the postage (within the lower 48 states).  This line has been VERY LIGHTLY used, is in pristine condition and ready for you to pass judgement on it.

 

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The spool has been spoken for and mailed.

[21farms]

Related but not quite... I will mail my 100 yd sample spool of 12lb SuperCast to whoever sends me a PM with their snail mail address, no charge, I'll eat the postage (within the lower 48 states).  This line has been VERY LIGHTLY used, is in pristine condition and ready for you to pass judgement on it.

cool!

[Hooligan]

Initially I was in love with it. Today, however, proves to be its demise. I broke off eleven jigs as well as six fish in a short period of time. Granted I was fishing shell beds, and it was a fairly abrasive sort of deal, however, I've not been impressed.

Now, take it out of that situation and put it on Table Rock fishing ledges and it is really dynamite. It's got great feel, and is very easy casting. It has excellent management on and off the spool, something I cannot say for many braids.

I promise to alliterate more when I have a decent Internet connection.

[Triton Man]

I finally got a chance to test the 12# line a little bit.  Only made a few casts with one lure but it does cast nice and the sensitivity seemed as good as regular braid.  Pretty much the same as everyones first impression.  Hopefully people will continue to post reviews after a few months use.

[Capt.Bob]

Ive been using the 20# and I too like that its quiet.  It acts more like mono than others and thats what I like about it most. But using uni to uni to the leader Im getting the coating to seperate or pull sort of like a fly line core and its sheath coating.  I doubled the braid and its helped but now is starting to seperate behind the knot after I have to pull off of a snag.  Still cant get it locally or at BPS.

This has been my results, the 20lbs test trial I got went on a new BB1 Lews, I will fish it some more this week as I am fishing the Maumme river walleye run off Erie this whole month and with the extreme currents and tubid water running it through the rocky and boulder ridden bottom will be a good test. But I am concerned with the fraying above the knot but it seems to not affect it's strength, we will see what happens when I start fishing it, but off the deck it cast like a dream!

[A-Rob]

I've really enjoyed Tuf Line as well. It beats power pro in price and no down side to it yet.

[Doubled Over]

My test spool of 12# Supercast just came in... We'll see if it lives up to the reviews this weekend. 

[Capt.Bob]

I ran it tough today in the rocks and the one thing I don't like about it, it cuts into the spool on my BB1 worse than other 20 Lbs. lines I've used in the past. It continues to cast and run through the guides smooth as silk. I think it is fairly sensitive but I think it is a little lacking in the sensitivity dept. compared to other super lines in the 20 Lbs. range, I believe this could be due to it's larger diameter in the swift current of the river, I will continue my testing through the weekend!

[SirSnookalot]

As with most things I prefer not to review any item with limited use. I've put this line thru it's paces 12# and 20# on spinning gear and as much as liked it at first that sentiment has waned a bit.  Any line will twist with spinning gear, once this line starts to twist the coating breaks off.  Not debating whether it loses strength but just the look of it made me quite uncomfortable. As Capt Bob says the line is very smooth and quiet too, I don't think that is enough of a game changer for me, I never minded lines like PP which probably will remain my go to line.

[rockchalk06]

The above is one reason I am waiting to

As with most things I prefer not to review any item with limited use. I've put this line thru it's paces 12# and 20# on spinning gear and as much as liked it at first that sentiment has waned a bit. Any line will twist with spinning gear, once this line starts to twist the coating breaks off. Not debating whether it loses strength but just the look of it made me quite uncomfortable. As Capt Bob says the line is very smooth and quiet too, I don't think that is enough of a game changer for me, I never minded lines like PP which probably will remain my go to line.

This is one of the reasons why in waiting to buy it.

What bothers me about people doing reviews so fast and reporting on the product is it takes time for the bugs to be worked out.

What bothers me even more is to have someone who is respected on these boards test it one outing, and because he didn't have a birds nest claim it's so great. Saying he will never use another braid again and is sold.

[Long Mike]

The above is one reason I am waiting to This is one of the reasons why in waiting to buy it.

What bothers me about people doing reviews so fast and reporting on the product is it takes time for the bugs to be worked out.

What bothers me even more is to have someone who is respected on these boards test it one outing, and because he didn't have a birds nest claim it's so great. Saying he will never use another braid again and is sold.

 

 

Well, it's been about nine months or so since I initially evaluated the Tuf-Line braid.  Guess what?  I have not changed my opinion one iota.  It may be because I use copious amounts of KVD Line & Lure Conditioner that I have had very few problems with the line.  Initially, I was surprised with the line twist on my spinning gear, but after several outings, and dragging the line behind the boat after the trip, that the problem went away, and the line started performing as what would be expected from normal braid, with no break-down of the coating.  Further, several weeks after posting that I was unable to produce the backlash from hell, I was able to accomplish it.  Generally, I fish with about a six-foot flouro leader on the end of the braid.  Well, due to my own inattention, I threaded my line beneath the eye and through the foot of the the second-to-last guide on the rod.  I don't care what knot you are using, the braid to flouro knot does not go smoothly through the foot of the guide.  I made what I thought would be a long cast, only to see my lure land five feet in front of me - and my reel exploded with the worst over-run I had ever seen.  Normally I pride myself on being able to remove back-lashes.  In this instance it never crossed my mind.  My Tuf-Line was toast and I knew it.

 

With the exception of only two light-duty trout rods, all of my reels, both spinning and baitcaster, are spooled with Tuf-Line.  Yes, if you are not careful to thoroughly wet the line when tying a knot you can see the coating break up a bit, but, according to the manufacturer, that does not affect the strength of the knot.  I wouldn't know.  I have never had that problem.

 

Could it be that the KVD I use makes the Tuf-Line more flexible?  I have no idea.  All I know is that the formula works for me, and I would recommend it for you.

[Jaheff]

Great review!!

[rockchalk06]

Well, it's been about nine months or so since I initially evaluated the Tuf-Line braid. Guess what? I have not changed my opinion one iota. It may be because I use copious amounts of KVD Line & Lure Conditioner that I have had very few problems with the line. Initially, I was surprised with the line twist on my spinning gear, but after several outings, and dragging the line behind the boat, after the trip, that the problem went away, and the line started performing as what would be expected from normal braid, with no break-down of the coating. Further, several weeks after posting that I was unable to produce the backlash from hell, I was able to accomplish it. Generally, I fish with about a six-foot flouro leader on the end of the braid. Well, due to my own inattention, I threaded my line beneath the eye and through the foot of the the second-to-last guide on the rod. I don't care what knot you are using, the braid to flouro knot does not go smoothly through the foot of the guide. I made what I thought would be a long cast, only to see my lure land five feet in front of me - and my reel exploded with the worst over-run I had ever seen. Normally I pride myself on being able to remove back-lashes. In this instance it never crossed my mind. My Tuf-Line was toast and I knew it.

With the exception of only two light-duty trout rods, all of my reels, both spinning and baitcaster, are spooled with Tuf-Line. Yes, if you are not careful to thoroughly wet the line when tying a knot you can see the coating break up a bit, but, according to the manufacturer, that does not affect the strength of the knot. I wouldn't know. I have never had that problem.

Could it be that the KVD I use makes the Tuf-Line more flexible? I have no idea. All I know is that the formula works for me, and I would recommend it for you.

Now that's a review I would buy the line based on!