Braid That Doesn't Lose Color?

[james 14]

I've been using Power Pro for...well...it seems nearly 10 years now and have had no reason to change except for the fact that the color fades after only a couple trips. Even using a Sharpie to recolor the last 3-4ft doesn't last more than a single day.

I'd be open to using another brand if there was one that for sure doesn't lose it's color. Preferrably it would also be offered in some sort of a subdued color besides yellow or red.

Anyone know of a brand that absolutely holds its color?

[bassinbrian]

You won't find one

[new2BC4bass]

You won't find one

My understanding is that braid doesn't absorb dyes.  The color is a coating.  Thus it turns white with use.  Some braids are better than others...so I have read.  My Sufix Performance is almost white.  Been using it 4 years.  Fireline flaked bad putting it on my spinning reel.  Hasn't seen enough use to know how long the color will last.

 

EDIT:  Quoted Brian just to show that I agree from my limited experience with braid.

[gr8outdoorz]

All braids bleed. Some more than others. Of the braids I have tried, Suffix 832 keeps its color longer. That is, of course, out of the ones I have tried (PP, Fireline, Suffix Performance, & Suffix 832).

[Virtuoso]

All braid will fade the dye that is on it. There's really no way around it and the dye is tough to remove.

[ww2farmer]

I actually thought Spider wire Ultracast kept it's color longer than Power Pro, too bad it sucked compared to it in every other aspect.

[Jrob78]

I personally could care less if my braid holds its color.

[SirSnookalot]

I personally could care less if my braid holds its color.

Me too.

[Virtuoso]

I don't care either. I prefer my reels turning a yellowish green.

[aavery2]

Of all the braid that Ihave used Sunline FX2 holds it color the best.  

[ec1]

Or get a white braid. You'll never lose color

[Hogsticker]

Or get a white braid. You'll never lose color

There ya go