Sonny Smith Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Ok I am looking for braid line to use for 2 different styles of fishing. 1. For flipping and pitching heavy cover grass pads etc. I know ima go with 60-65lb I just don’t know what brand. And I am also looking for a brand that makes an easy casting but yet still have good abrasive resistance. I’ll be using it for casting jigs and such. I’ll be using both on casting reels. And go! Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 There is discussion on this topic on a weekly basis. Best is entirely subjective, but here's some favs on the forums: Power Pro Power Pro Super Slick Sufix 832 Daiwa J-braid, Samurai Sunline SX1 Seaguar Smackdown To name a few. Some like 4 strand others prefer 8. I use Power Pro and SS8, would try more but it's expensive. 1 Quote
Todd2 Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 I like Power Pro, has a little body (not too limp) to it which I prefer. 1 Quote
kenmitch Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Sufix 832 is my braid of choice. Kastking braid dye sucks. Bought some once. Dye gets all over my hands. Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 PowerPro Maxcurato - 25% less diameter vs Spectra line Quote
Sonny Smith Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 I tried looking for this topic. Figured it would be easy to just ask. So basically go 8 strand on pitch and flip and 4 strand on casting jigs and such. Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 I prefer using Power Pro when it comes to braid. Berkley Big Game for mono. I catch big bass and other big fish on a consistent basis. If it aint broke dont fix it. 2 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sonny Smith said: I tried looking for this topic. Figured it would be easy to just ask. So basically go 8 strand on pitch and flip and 4 strand on casting jigs and such. Sometimes doing a google search of bassresource.com actually reveals more info than an actual forum search.... It's all good. Ask away, as Dumbledore said, "there's always help to be found at bassresource.com to those who ask." Or he said something kinda like that. If you have some spare change, get a couple/few spools of 4 and 8 strand braided lines and test them out for those techniques. 2 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 17, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 17, 2019 I use original Power Pro for the 2 braid techniques I throw. (Frog and punching) and have no complaints. Mije 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 My flipping/pitching/frogging reel is getting 50# Power Pro Original My crank/jerk/spinner/buzz/chatter reel is getting 20# Power Pro Original My spinning reels get Mono or FC. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 I have tried several and Power Pro has always been the best. Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 No such thing as "the best," but I only spool with 832 and regular PP, everything from 3# up to 65#. Does everything I need 'well enough.' 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Sonny Smith said: I tried looking for this topic. Figured it would be easy to just ask. So basically go 8 strand on pitch and flip and 4 strand on casting jigs and such. Just the opposite. Four strand is better for heavy weeds & cover & eight strand is better for open water casting. 3 Quote
CrankFate Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 I’ve taken a liking to Hercules Braid, available on eBay. But I use all braids, suffix, powerpro, Berkeley, spider, fire. The main thing for me is does the color match. I have never had a line failure issue with any line. Quote
CroakHunter Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Daiwa j braid x4 is my favorite braid. Quote
The Bassman Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, 1201vilbig said: FINS Windtamer Just ordered some 4# pink. Old Paulus site showed it's abs at over 19#! 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 18, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2019 I got some mustad 65 lb braid years ago and its still on my big reels. It's hard to break, had to get creative to snap the lure off without losing all my line a time or two Quote
craww Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Out of maybe a dozen brands I've yet to try ANY of the 4 carrier and 8 carrier PE braids that was really all that different when to comes to how they effect actual bait presentation or retrieval of fish....Even the kast-kingy/piscifun/weirdly worded chinesish amazon variants...Original PP may sound a little louder through the guides, but it doesnt cast any worse than say 832 or 8 strand J-Braid. Some feel the different carriers "saw" through cover better or are quieter dragging across a log...By that logic 8 strands are "better" in wood and 4 is "better" in hydrilla... If you see either of those as a benifit more power to you, but I wouldnt over think it. I will say as an FYI - Some reading between the lines should be considered whenever some one mentions how "limp" a braid is. Almost always the diameter for what they call a certain lb test is smaller...Everyone raved about Daiwa Samurai years ago being so supple but few pointed out that Samurai was much thinner than most american market braids in bass sizes...."30lb" Daiwa is the equivalent of 6lb test mono at .25. Original PP is like 8lb mono at .28...No wonder it handles a little different lol. Personally, I know how PP behaves at all its lb test/diameters and use that as a baseline for what to use from other brands. All that said, the best braid TO ME is whats on sale in the right diameter (from a reputable company/source). Ive yet to have any issues that could be blamed on the line in 15 years of using braid. Daiwa, Power pro, P Line, Suffix, Toray, Seagaur, Trilene, etc have all been good to me. Line and lure helps with bleeding a great deal, but every one Ive used does it. A handful of sharpie colors help as needed. 2 Quote
RichF Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Sunline FX2 is the best braid I've used. By far my favorite. Quote
Big Swimbait Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 8:04 PM, The Bassman said: Just ordered some 4# pink. Old Paulus site showed it's abs at over 19#! It's consistently the strongest braid per rating I have ever used. And I love the way it casts. Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 19, 2019 Super User Posted January 19, 2019 About 20 years ago I spooled a off shore tuna-Marlin reel with FINS PRT 60 lb green braid to increase the reel capacity to 600 yards for a Cabo trip and was pleasantly surprised how quite the line went through the giudes, no noise. To make a long story short I started using the 60lb FINS braid for my trips to the Cal Delta and Clear lake to fish heavy cover. I have used the 20 year FINS for various trips, it hasn't faded color and still going strong as ever. 60 lb PRT is .015 diameter with polyuerathane coating. Tom 1 Quote
RyneB Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 Sunline SX1 on my spinning reels. I cant say enough great things about this line for spinning applications. Original Power Pro for my baitcasting setups. Not saying it's the best, and I haven't tried many other brands. But its been more than reliable for me. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 19, 2019 Super User Posted January 19, 2019 I prefer 832. I have used PP and it fades too fast for my liking. Sufix performance seems to stay stiff a little bit too long. Those are the only ones I have used though. Quote
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