40 vs. 50 lb Braid?

[CC268]

I've got one baitcaster - this is my "do it all" rig (Crankbaits, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Spinnerbaits, Jigs, etc). Trying to decide between 40 lb or 50 lb Sufix 832.

[RoLo]

 

Regardless of line brand, '30 lb' braid is arguably the all-purpose pivot point

 

Roger

[CC268]

7 minutes ago, RoLo said:

 

Regardless of brand, '30 lb' braid is arguably an all-purpose pivot point

 

Roger

Thanks maybe I will go with the 30lb braid then!

[J Francho]

I don't use anything less than 50 on baitcasters.  It's around the diameter of 12# mono, and easy to handle with minimal digging in the spool.

[CC268]

2 minutes ago, J Francho said:

I don't use anything less than 50 on baitcasters.  It's around the diameter of 12# mono, and easy to handle with minimal digging in the spool.

haha...decisions decisions...

[Dens228]

2 hours ago, RoLo said:

 

Regardless of brand, '30 lb' braid is arguably an all-purpose pivot point

 

Roger

I use straight 60 for frogs and punching

20 lb for cranks, jerks, topwater, pretty much all small to medium sized treble hook baits

30 lb for jigs, both bottom, and swimming.

I do a lot of jig fishing, am a pretty large guy, and set the hook like I'm crossing their eyes and don't have issues.

 

It's Sufix 832 by the way. 

[RoLo]

 

Love it or hate it, the most precious attribute of braided line is its remarkably thin diameter.

As the diameter of 'any' line material is reduced, several vital line properties are enhanced:

> Less weight is needed to achieve the same depth

> Reduced line bow (the archenemy)

> Greater angler sensitivity (separate & apart from line-stretch)

> More natural lure delivery (reduced line-drag)

 

Why would I intentionally inflate the diameter of braid, and discard its greatest amenities?
 

Roger

 

[JustJames]

If I can like this ^^^^^ more than once. For all around the 30lb braid is enough and best compromise for the techniques you listed. Enough to be used in baitcaster with out headache, you can’t avoid dig in but with proper use, this problem can be handle easily. Best compromise, line bowing and less drag in water equal better sensitivity.

Good choice on Sufix 832, I like that line better than PP or J-braid.

[CC268]

I went with a compromise and went with 40lb.

[NHBull]

30 especially since 832 is slightly thicker than most. That said, look to diameter. Some 50 # = some 30#.

pureline and smack down are pretty thin

[FishTank]

I tend to use braided line for topwater, thick vegetation, or for anything that requires the line to float.  I wouldn't use braid as a general purpose line unless you are fishing in some pretty heavy cabbage all the time.  I would go with either 12lb or 15lb FC for general use line, especially for the techniques you have mentioned above.   Add some leader to the braid you are wanting to use and I would probably have a different opinion. 

 

With that said, 40lb would work but as mentioned 30lb might be a better choice in 832.

 

Also, 832 is pretty good line. 

[CC268]

2 hours ago, FishTank said:

I tend to use braided line for topwater, thick vegetation, or for anything that requires the line to float.  I wouldn't use braid as a general purpose line unless you are fishing in some pretty heavy cabbage all the time.  I would go with either 12lb or 15lb FC for general use line, especially for the techniques you have mentioned above.   Add some leader to the braid you are wanting to use and I would probably have a different opinion. 

 

With that said, 40lb would work but as mentioned 30lb might be a better choice in 832.

 

Also, 832 is pretty good line. 

Yea sorry should have specified - I am adding 15 lb flouro leader

Okay I ordered some 30 lb as well since that seems like the general consensus...

[RichF]

16 hours ago, CC268 said:

I went with a compromise and went with 40lb.

That would be my choice.  I use 40 for a lot of things.

[TcRoc]

On 7/13/2020 at 8:37 PM, NHBull said:

30 especially since 832 is slightly thicker than most. That said, look to diameter. Some 50 # = some 30#.

pureline and smack down are pretty thin

Was looking at some diameters and standard Power Pro is thicker than 832- 50lb 832 .34 , 50lb Power Pro .36. Was gonna grab another spool of Power Pro but may try 832.. never tried it. Have always used Power Pro...

 

but do a lot still choose 832 over a 4 carrier for fishing heavy cover frogging?

[J Francho]

Not me. The four carrier line saws through the slop better. 

[MN Fisher]

48 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Not me. The four carrier line saws through the slop better. 

That's why I have 50# original Power Pro on my pitch/flip rig...tossing into heavy cabbage. I also throw frogs on that one...on top of the mess so when they dive with it, again saw through the weeds.

 

My jig-rig has 40# 832 on it...for the sensitivity as @RoLo indicated.

[TcRoc]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

Not me. The four carrier line saws through the slop better. 

This is where I just need to stop screwing around and dedicate 1 rod for frogging / punching heavy cover .. I try to mix up to much and it just makes things more confusing and frustrating.