Anyone else hate super slick

[Matt_3479]

I’ve always used pp from 15-50 or maybe 65 lbs and never had a issue with any of the weights. 15 on spinners, 20-30 on lighter casters and 50-65 on heavy casters. I got a spinning set up last year and the guys at the store highly recommended super slick over regular pp and I cannot for the life of me get a knot to stick. Once I think I’ve got it, by the 5-15 cast there goes my lure, or I’ll hook a good 4-5lber and then not will slip on next cast, next small or large fish doesn’t matter!

[Tywithay]

I don't particularly like it, but never had issues with my knots. What knot are you using?

[Born 2 fish]

I don’t like it I get more wind knots with it.

[Scott F]

I have used it and I’m not a fan. My palomar knots held just fine, and as long as I’m diligent about checking for loose loops when I close the bail, wind knots were no more of a problem than with any other line. My issue was  that the line would shred as I tied knots. I only used 10 pound test on my spinning gear.

[Tywithay]

Just now, Scott F said:

I have used it and I’m not a fan. My palomar knots held just fine, and as long as I’m diligent about checking for loose loops when I close the bail, wind knots were no more of a problem than with any other line. My issue was  that the line would shred as I tied knots. I only used 10 pound test on my spinning gear.

I had some issues like that as well. Seems like the coating would peel off or something and it'd start to fray.

[Derek1]

I haven’t had any trouble with knots. That said I’m not a fan either, doesn’t seem to cast as well. 

[Bird]

Never tried Super Slick but then again, never had a reason to stray from Power pro. 

[Cityangler7]

I used the original super slick 8 15lb on an alderbaren 51 (5:8:1) for mid depth cranking with a copolymer leader and I was very happy with it, I had a left over bulk spool of 1500 yards which I just used up, I ordered 300 yards of the new super slick v2 in 20lb to try it out, I have not yet received it, but im hoping it works out well for mid depth cranking.

[Junger]

Never had a problem with it using a 7 turn uni knot.

[MassYak85]

I had some super slick 8 on a spinning rod a few years back and hated it. Horrible wind knots and it was like the weaves were unraveling. 

[waymont]

Are you talking about S.S. V2? or the original Super Slick?

I use 15 and 20lb S.S. V2 and never have any issues at all with it. Tying leader knots, or direct, no problems. I think it's an excellent line. I use 15lb on a casting setup and it casts fantastic, and never digs in. I use it on both casting and spinning set ups. Knots are FG to leader, and a twice through the lure uni knot.

[basser27]

I’m not a fan of super slick or any 8 strand braids. Always go back to original power pro

[Matt_3479]

Okay glad to know it wasn’t just me. Back to power pro then 

[Ogandrews]

I don’t understand why superslick is so popular when powerpro maxcuatro is so good. I had superslick on 3 rods this spring to give it a fair shot and it made it in the trash can a week after it was spooled on. I would strongly recommend trying maxcuatro for your casting setups. It is thinner and handles better than regular powerpro. Regular PP is decent line but it is quite stiff and doesn’t handle great at the higher weights in my opinion. Maxcuatro is supple out of the box, holds knots super well, is one line size thinner so 65lbs is the size of 50. I’ve never been able to cast as far with any other line as I have with maxcuatro. Another great think about it is that it is a course line so it cuts through weeds better than any line I have ever fished. I really can’t understand why maxcuatro is more popular as it is by a long shot the best braid I have ever fished and I’ve tried a lot. I know it is more expensive and I’ve never seen it in a store, but it is so worth the extra cost. 

[tander]

I use regular PP on all my spinning and frog rod. Tried super slick a few years back. Can't remember why I didn't like it but all I use now is the regular PP.

[nascar2428]

I love the original SS, the reason I went with it was the lack of wind knots on my spinning gear. I use fluorocarbon leaders so knots are not a problem. This will be my fourth year without changing to new line, yes it has faded and frayed, however that hasn't hurt the performance one bit. My question is, is new and improved on SS2.  

[Hooligan]

In general the higher the pic count the more supple the line. The more supple the line the better casting and better knot tying. The better handling and knot tying isn’t always a good thing. It translates to line that is more flexible and susceptible to “wind knots” and line twist. 
I love PP super slick in 10lb on spinning rods but I’m very conscious of my line on the reel. ( I’m not going to get into a discussion of beat knots and how to tie them, that’s way loaded to get into. Besides that- opinions are like... well, you know...)

[JediAmoeba]

23 hours ago, Ogandrews said:

I don’t understand why superslick is so popular when powerpro maxcuatro is so good. I had superslick on 3 rods this spring to give it a fair shot and it made it in the trash can a week after it was spooled on. I would strongly recommend trying maxcuatro for your casting setups. It is thinner and handles better than regular powerpro. Regular PP is decent line but it is quite stiff and doesn’t handle great at the higher weights in my opinion. Maxcuatro is supple out of the box, holds knots super well, is one line size thinner so 65lbs is the size of 50. I’ve never been able to cast as far with any other line as I have with maxcuatro. Another great think about it is that it is a course line so it cuts through weeds better than any line I have ever fished. I really can’t understand why maxcuatro is more popular as it is by a long shot the best braid I have ever fished and I’ve tried a lot. I know it is more expensive and I’ve never seen it in a store, but it is so worth the extra cost. 

Maxcuatro is expensive and doesn't have the best reviews.  I have it in 50lb test which is nice but the smaller diameter line isnt all that necessary for the price I guess. 

[Ogandrews]

1 hour ago, JediAmoeba said:

Maxcuatro is expensive and doesn't have the best reviews.  I have it in 50lb test which is nice but the smaller diameter line isnt all that necessary for the price I guess. 

It’s not really about the smaller diameter. It is a benefit, but the way the line handles, holds knots, and cuts through grass makes it worth every penny. Never had a braid that is that easy to control and that backlash proof. Most of the time I really could care less about diameter as long as line handles well.

[Stephen B]

I seem to be in the minority lol. I like PP Super Slick. I typically use 50-65 lb. I mainly use smackdown on spinning. I use Sufix 832, PP Super Slick, Seaguar Smackdown. Those are the only braids I use. 

[waymont]

On 5/25/2020 at 10:58 PM, Matt_3479 said:

Okay glad to know it wasn’t just me.

Have you tried the Super Slick V2 or original? They are pretty different lines.

[The Maestro]

I tried running straight 30lb on a topwater rod and it was a nightmare with small treble hook baits. The hooks would find their way into the line (in between the strands). Once I attached a mono leader it was actually pretty good as it does seem to cast a little nicer than regular pp.

[Matt_3479]

On 5/27/2020 at 11:22 AM, waymont said:

Have you tried the Super Slick V2 or original? They are pretty different lines.

I believe it’s the v2 but I could be mistaken. I normally spool myself but I bought a new reel and they spooled it for me while I finished looking around. 

[waymont]

2 minutes ago, Matt_3479 said:

I believe it’s the v2 but I could be mistaken. I normally spool myself but I bought a new reel and they spooled it for me while I finished looking around. 

There's a big difference in the older version and the V2. V2 is quite good line.

[Matt_3479]

1 minute ago, waymont said:

There's a big difference in the older version and the V2. V2 is quite good line.

Unfortunately I don’t/remember. Like I said I normally just use regular pp but he recommended it so he spooked it up