Braid.. Which Kind?

[rizzo777]

I have been using spider wire braid from Walmart - 15#.. What is more of a smoother line? I'm reading that Suffix 832 or Power Pro is the way to go.

 

For the people that used both line: which one do you prefer? Also, what kind of PP of thats the choice?

[livetofish28]

I personally like power pro it casts very well with the setup I'm using. I think you will be fine with 832 also after reading all the good reviews on it I may need to try it. Good luck.

Tight lines

Andrew

[new2BC4bass]

Use a braid with an 8-strand weave such as Daiwa Samurai, Sufix 832, PP Super 8 Slick or Tuf-Line Supercast.  Supercast has an outer coating, and isn't as thin per poundage as other braids.  It is very smooth, tho, and from reviews I have read, it doesn't wrap around the rod tip, and wind knots are rare.  Haven't used mine enough yet to confirm those claims.

[5dollarsplash]

I've had really good luck with the power pro slick.  I prefer to suffix 832, but not by a large margin.  I'm comfortable with either. 

 

I'm gradually switching from standard power pro to the slick version on all my setups that use braid, I just wish it had more color variety as that is how I remember what # line is on at a glance.

[Arv]

I use both 832 and PP. I haven't used the PP Slick version but I have not complaints with the original. Either one would be fine in my opinion.

[Felix77]

I am a big fan of PowerPro.  Not their super slick but their regular.

[rizzo777]

Will be returning a reel I bought from walmart online, which was a Exo spinning reel, seems like it will only last a year, quality isn't the finest. I have spiderwire brand new line on the reel and cannot find the box/receipt...UGH! Might go with the Sufix 832

[roadwarrior]

I think you would REALLY like #20 Tuf-Line on spinning tackle.

 

 

 

[rizzo777]

Well just returned the reel and they even offered to replace the line so since I was at wally world I picked up some power pro. Cant wait to put together the ci4+ and *** rod when I get home

[chrisvickers038]

*** rods are great for the price, Rizzo.

[rizzo777]

Very p'd off..my fault...orderee a CASTING ROD now need to wait for a spinning

[Chris at Tech]

As far as I'm concerned, I don't think there's a huge difference between the reputable brands.

I have a combination of PP 15 lb, Sufix Performance 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 65, Sufix 832 10 lb on spinning and bait casting rigs, freshwater and saltwater rigs, and I can't say I see a noticeable difference. The 832 sure seems more supple right out of the package, but the other braids break in after a trip or two

IMO - stick with Sufix or PP and you'll be fine

[rizzo777]

Yea the Power pro is what I spooled up yesterday, going out and trying it tonight, had to hook up my old rod to me new reel though, but at least I can test out the reel. The line seems to have a lot more memory than the spider wire, but it seems like it will be a smooth line to cast

[Skeeterboy1]

I have been using spider wire braid from Walmart - 15#.. What is more of a smoother line? I'm reading that Suffix 832 or Power Pro is the way to go.

 

For the people that used both line: which one do you prefer? Also, what kind of PP of thats the choice?

 

Spiderwire is a great braid to use. Coming soon is a new and smoother braid from Berkley Trilene called, Professional Grade Tracer Braid. 

[rippin-lips]

Regular power pro#20 and #50 for years with no trouble. Both casting and spinning. Actually converted a 65-70 yr old man I fish with.

[skeletor6]

Try Daiwa Samurai or 832

[dodgeguy]

regular powerpro is rough,noisey,digs in and isoutdated.powerpro super slick solves all those issues.sufix 832 is also a great line.i prefer 832 because it sinks and I feel it is more abrasion resistant than other braids.

[SirSnookalot]

I use regular PP, I can buy it anywhere any time of day and the price is right.  Nothing ever heavier than 15# for bass in heavy cover, lighter for open water.   20# is my usually inshore size, although if I'm fishing beach I'm dropping down to 10 or 15# as most of the fish aren't going much more than 20 pounds or so and I want as much line capacity as I can get.  15# probably will break around 20 pounds or so, using the drag correctly the chances of a fish breaking the line are remote, the knots hold just fine.

I've used other braided lines and they work well too, I don't see any real advantage 1 brand over another.  My strike rate doesn't seem to vary, my landing rate is probably about the same, bottom line use what you like, it's your money.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Ill tell ya what not to try and that is 15# Kanzen. From my own trials this is very weak line and have since read of a number of others that report the same of this # test. Customer Service at Seaguar is non-existent as well so no help from them.

[roadwarrior]

Ill tell ya what not to try and that is 15# Kanzen. From my own trials this is very weak line and have since read of a number of others that report the same of this # test. Customer Service at Seaguar is non-existent as well so no help from them.

 

I will look into this and respond tomorrow. This has not been my experience.

 

-Kent

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I will look into this and respond tomorrow. This has not been my experience.

 

-Kent

 

I did numerous tests prior, with just back from the lake line having lost 2 lures, and got around 9 pounds before the line & or knot broke. The line was put back on its spool and has set for over a month. I just went and tried it out with the end that never saw the water used palomar knot a few times and through eye twice 7 turn uni knot. I got up to 12.6 pounds with said uni knot and a low of 10.2 with palomar knot.

 The same uni knot on other 15# braid gives me over 20# before line/knot breaks. Plus I have 8-10# braid that is stronger. I like the line in other areas casts great ,quiet, didnt notice any bleeding of color but the reel was a Helios that is black so it would not be easy to notice.