Braided Line Test: Power Pro Vs. Sufix 832

[tcbass]

Well, I was going to use Power Pro on my two new spinning reels. I have a Shimano Stradic Ci4 and FJ 2500. I have a Plueger Patriach baitcaster with 30lbs. Power Pro that is 6 years old and still going strong. So I've been more than happy with Power Pro. As long as the line keeps working and not breaking off, no reason to put new line on. I'm not fishing tournaments and there is no chance of a state/world record being caught where I'm fishing. However, with hearing about the quality of the newer lines on here I wanted to try some of the new technology and see if it was worth it. I was going to try the Power Pro Super Slick 8 but heard about it having flaking issues and not worth the more expensive price.

 

People on here got me turned onto Sufix 832 in Neon Lime and as I'm a line watcher and needed highly visible line. However, Gary Yamamoto says that he strictly uses original Power Pro in 10lbs for his spinning reels. In this article he talks about going from the 20lbs line to working his way down to 15lbs. and then eventually 10lbs. Gary said Guido Hibdon and other pros also use original Power Pro for tournaments.

 

http://www.insideline.net/weeklynews/2008/08-0529.html

 

 

However, I am sticking to 15lbs. and 20lbs for now. I have read on here that the Sufix's advantages are: strength, abrasion resistance, increased casting distance and accuracy, reduced line vibration, while the Dyneema fibers provide increased strength and sensitivity, as well as, superior hydrophobic protection (assuming this means the line doesn't absorb water and sink?), smaller diameter,and roundest (don't know why that's important) braid there is.

 

Well, I was beating myself up over which ones to try and my gf said, why don't you try one of each. However, the Baitmonkey has once again kicked my azz this year and I have spent far too much on fishing gear than I should. But, since fishing line is the only thing between you and the fish, just like the tires on your car and the road, I decided to splurge and got some Sufix 832 in Neon Lime in 20lbs. test (all they had otherwise I would have gotten 15lbs.) since it was 15% off from Tackle Warehouse.

 

 

So, now I will be trying the 20lbs. Sufix 832 Neon Lime on my Stadic Ci4 and 15lbs. original Power Pro Hi-Visibility Yellow on my Stradic FJ.

 

 

 

I'll see how the results end up this summer and post my findings.

[Capt.Bob]

If you want to see the difference in the roundest of the line benefits, compare it to original Fireline, the drag in the guides is terrible, but pretty quiet since it is a fused line and not braided. I think your girl freind is rite though, don't just take others opinions here, try Power Pro, see the difference for yourself, and understand why it is worth the extra cost, then let us know your thoughts. It is awful hard to say something is good if you only compare it to itself!!

 

Some say if it is louder it has to have more drag, this is far from pertinent. You have to try the nearly silent Fireline to feel the difference, that lack of noise is probably from the lack of braiding, and why power pro is quieter with less weaves per inch, but the tighter weave per inch enables 832 to be stronger with the strands tighter together, than most other braids, these different strands passing through the guides maybe be smaller and smoother but there are more of them, probably why it is louder than others and get's louder the more strain you have on it. 

 

  I must say since fireline is probably the flattest line I have used, sadly I have to say it has to many drawbacks to continue using since I finally found Sufix 2 years ago. It is hands down the toughest line I have ever found, unbelievable knot strength and abrasion resistance, when it looks like a tattered fiber from a worn out rag, it is still tougher than others. But the flatness, lack of casting distance, feel of the drag in the eyes, and way it wraps on the spool, makes it not worth the toughness, compared to 832. I used fireline with these compromises for years trying every line that would be introduced, but continued to use it  because no other line would come close to the abrasion resistance and knot strength without cutting itself, and sensitivity and stretch was as good as any, but when I finally found 832 Sufix, while not quite as tough as fireline, it excels at all the other shortcomings of fireline, and overall the best Braid I have found. I only wish good and cheap were synonymous, but I am willing to pay for the benefits.      

[Kevin22]

I'll be very interested to hear what your opinions are when you use them side by side. 

[LMB KING]

Both are good, but i prefer suffix 832

[TorqueConverter]

If you want to see the difference in the roundest of the line benefits, compare it to original Fireline, the drag in the guides is terrible, but pretty quiet since it is a fused line and not braided. I think your girl freind is rite though, don't just take others opinions here, try Power Pro, see the difference for yourself, and understand why it is worth the extra cost, then let us know your thoughts. It is awful hard to say something is good if you only compare it to itself!!

 

Some say if it is louder it has to have more drag, this is far from pertinent. You have to try the nearly silent Fireline to feel the difference, that lack of noise is probably from the lack of braiding, and why power pro is quieter with less weaves per inch, but the tighter weave per inch enables 832 to be stronger with the strands tighter together, than most other braids, these different strands passing through the guides maybe be smaller and smoother but there are more of them, probably why it is louder than others and get's louder the more strain you have on it. 

 

  I must say since fireline is probably the flattest line I have used, sadly I have to say it has to many drawbacks to continue using since I finally found Sufix 2 years ago. It is hands down the toughest line I have ever found, unbelievable knot strength and abrasion resistance, when it looks like a tattered fiber from a worn out rag, it is still tougher than others. But the flatness, lack of casting distance, feel of the drag in the eyes, and way it wraps on the spool, makes it not worth the toughness, compared to 832. I used fireline with these compromises for years trying every line that would be introduced, but continued to use it  because no other line would come close to the abrasion resistance and knot strength without cutting itself, and sensitivity and stretch was as good as any, but when I finally found 832 Sufix, while not quite as tough as fireline, it excels at all the other shortcomings of fireline, and overall the best Braid I have found. I only wish good and cheap were synonymous, but I am willing to pay for the benefits.      

 

Fireline is a terrible braid.  At the strand level it is really neat but Fireline is so poorly braided together that it is not even round out of the box and quickly flattens out.  It is and always has been a braid, just a terrible one.  Fireline quietness through the guides probably a combination of the slick coating, it's softness once the coating wears off and the low number of weaves per inch.  One of the things I really liked from Fireline was that is was nearly unkillable.  It seemed like when it would be exposed to something abrasive it would fuzz up like a piece of felt rather than have chunks taken out of the strands.