Braided line fade

[Chance_Taker4]

Color Fading is my number one pet peeve with braided line. I have been using Vicious No Fade since it was released. I am in need of more line but wanted to see if there are other brands out there that do not color fade. I have tried PP, Suffix 832, Spiderwire, Tuffline to no avail. I was thinking of trying Seagur Flippin line or Daiwa braid but do not want to pay the money for a line that will be faded white in a couple outings. Anyone know of other line that does not fade? If not Ill stick with Vicious.

[Happybeerbuzz]

If braided line didn’t fade, I’m not sure how many years it would be before I respooled. I use a leader with it so I lose very little of it due to abrasion.  

[Chance_Taker4]

5 minutes ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

If braided line didn’t fade, I’m not sure how many years it would be before I responded.  I use a leader with it so I lose very little of it due to abrasion.  

I am heading into my 4th season of the same Vicious No Fade braid and it looks brand new as if I just spooled it on. I just bought a couple more reels that need braid on them and the $55 price tag for the no fade is a little steep.

[waymont]

I use yellow pp braid for visibility and don’t care if it fades. I usually get two full seasons out of it, then flip it and get two more seasons out of it.

[ratherbfishin1]

I use 832 and I will use it for a season, then switch it around the next season (respool it backwards). It is less than $20 for a spool and you can find it on sale for $10 sometimes so it seems like one of the most economical options not to mention that it is the best braid I’ve tried IMO.

[matbellon3]

Look into to Finatic braided line. Have not tried it but it claims not to fade at all.

[MarkH024]

Any color braid + a green or black magic marker and never to worry. Color 3ft and you're good to go. Been using same braid on a couple reels for 3-5 seasons now.

[LionHeart]

2 hours ago, waymont said:

I use yellow pp braid for visibility and don’t care if it fades. I usually get two full seasons out of it, then flip it and get two more seasons out of it.

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[MIbassyaker]

I honestly don't know how to tell if or when braid needs to be replaced. I think I'm going on 5 years on a couple of my combos.

[Happybeerbuzz]

5 hours ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

I am heading into my 4th season of the same Vicious No Fade braid and it looks brand new as if I just spooled it on. I just bought a couple more reels that need braid on them and the $55 price tag for the no fade is a little steep.

I just read a bunch of testimonials on Vicious No-Fade Braid.  When they release a hi-vis variant, I will be first in line.  Thanks for making me aware of the product.  

[Big Swimbait]

I either reverse the line or do this:

 

 

[Heartland]

I use Sunline FX2, I would be embarrassed to tell you how long I have had it spooled on my frog rod.   I just can't seem to find any reason to replace it.

[craww]

Line and Lure the night before...Makes a drastic difference.