Best casting braid for hollow bodied frogs

[Rodney Smith]

What is the best braid (brand and size) for casting hollow bodied frogs the furtherest distance? I don't fish lakes with heavy grass, so I don't need super thick braid. I have tried 40 and 50 lb (Power Pro Super Slick, Smackdown, Sunline BX2). I haven't tried Sunline FX2 Froggin' and Flippin'.

[NHBull]

If you have tried all of them and not been happy with the results, it may be your setup......

 

You can get a pony spool (75) yards of Gamma for short money if you want to try one more 

[Smokinal]

13 minutes ago, NHBull said:

 it may be your setup......

 

 

This^^^ I don't think the brand of braid is holding your distance back. It's more likely the rod or reel you're using or the reel adjustment.

I use 20 lb power pro super slick and am happy with my distance. I throw my frogs on a 7' MH with a Revo and it works great.

[Rodney Smith]

I'm not that unhappy with what I am using.  I'm just asking what someone with knowledge has found to be the optimal line. 

[d-camarena]

Optimal id say maxcuatro. At least thats the best ive found. Only downfall its a little noisy

[crypt]

been using original power pro 40-65 lb. test depending on how heavy the cover is. never had a problem.

[CroakHunter]

I like daiwa j-braid x4. Can be found in ebay for fairly cheap. Very thin. Casts great. 

[Deleted account]

13 hours ago, crypt said:

been using original power pro 40-65 lb. test depending on how heavy the cover is. never had a problem.

 

x2. I throw it on 65, but I don't throw frogs in light cover.

[PaFrogThrower9]

14 hours ago, crypt said:

been using original power pro 40-65 lb. test depending on how heavy the cover is. never had a problem.

That's all I use. 50 and 65lb. Never had any issues with launching frogs and anything else on it. 

[OnthePotomac]

I have no idea if there is a "best" because everyone has a favorite.  In my case it is Sufix 832 in 50lb.  An excellent fishable braid.

[CTBassin860]

50-65# Power Pro or Sufix 832.Its all ave ever needed.

[primetime]

I like Power Pro Plus and most 8 strand braids. I also like the Tuf Line braids. I find I can cast best and have the least issues of line kinking up in lines with 8-10lb diameter.

 

One thing I notice is I can cast further without Micro Guides when using braid.

[flyfisher]

40lb power pro super slick for me works well.  With frog fishing i am rarely concerned with distance because long range hooksets are not as productive for me.

[RichF]

50lb FX2 is incredible braid.  My absolute favorite. 

[MassYak85]

50 or 65 lb power pro, never found a reason to switch. 

[Falkus]

Sunline FX2 Froggin is incredible braid line 

Just love the way it feels

 

Did I just say that I'm about to order some  

[Dtrombly]

Suffix 832 is my favorite, I also use Power Pro Spectra and it's performed well 

[Mike L]

23 hours ago, crypt said:

been using original power pro 40-65 lb. test depending on how heavy the cover is. never had a problem.

 

Ditto 

I use a 5 yr old PQ and a Carolina rig specific rod and can launch a Scum frog longer than I'll ever need. 

 

OP I know what you're asking, the simplest answer is a high carrier line of your choice, but imho it's not necessary.

 

 

 

 

Mike 

[jtesch]

I think Daiwa Samurai might be the best casting braid, it's diameter is smaller than equal weight lines but so is its actual break point. I use it a lot but I'll take Maxquatro or FX2 for frogging

Maxquatro does give you that awsome Major league fishing sound though!!

[MassYak85]

4 hours ago, Mike L said:

 

Ditto 

I use a 5 yr old PQ and a Carolina rig specific rod and can launch a Scum frog longer than I'll ever need. 

 

OP I know what you're asking, the simplest answer is a high carrier line of your choice, but imho it's not necessary.

 

 

 

 

Mike 

Me too, I use frogs on a PQ at least that old. I changed out the drag washers for some carbon ones over the winter and it's still going strong.