Smooth braid for spinning

[Ben77]

I'm looking for a smooth 10-15 lb braid for my spinning gear mainly for throwing senkos. I already have some 10 pd invisx as my fc leader ready to go. What do you guys like or recommend? Thanks again.

 

[Eric 26]

I put Daiwa j-braid 8 in 8 lb test on n a spinning reel last year and feel it performed well. Take it for what it’s worth as my only other braid reel is a bait caster for frogs.

[bulldog1935]

If you want the Really small stuff, YGK Olltolos Finesse in PE#0.5 is 12-lb, 0.12 mm diameter. You won't find any smoother.  

This is the smallest braid I use, and tough to see.  

It's smaller than 832 in 6-lb, and the same reported diameter as Sufix Nanobraid in 8-lb.  

My experience loading spools, Sufix is always a little thicker than they report, and YKG is always a little thinner.  

 

[Finessegenics]

I’m not picky about my braided line. In my experience most of them from the name brands are good products. Original Power Pro is my favorite and is smooth as can be. I also tried some Suffix 832 towards the end of last season and found it great. I have two 300 yard spools in 10# to use (thats a few seasons for me). Gonna start out with the 832 this season and see how it goes. 

[MN Fisher]

Just now, Finessegenics said:

I’m not picky about my braided line.

Same here, though I do try new ones. Started with original Power Pro and still use that on my heavy BC rig for tossing into the slop. 832 on one BC and my MH spinning rig. Got a gift of hi-vis Smackdown that I'm using with leader on my main finesse rig this year. We'll see how things go.

[huZZah]

Yeah I haven’t tried any of the Amazon non-name brand, but otherwise I look more at my budget. I use 30lb big game braid for throwing jigs in grass, slop, etc, and 10lb power pro on my neko rig. 65 big game braid on my top water. 

[DitchPanda]

I'm using 10lb original power pro on my Ned rig rod and so far I'm really impressed. Considering getting some 15lb for my shaky head rod.

[moguy1973]

Power pro super slick is smooth. I use it on all my rods. 

[basser27]

Been using power pro for years tried a couple others and always go back to power pro from 10lb all the way to 50lb

[jtharris3]

Power Pro FTW!

[ATA]

Daiwa j-braid x8 is really soft and smooth

[NHBull]

Hitena 12 strand or silky  is about as smooth as you can get, but it comes with a heavy cost.

 

[FrankN209]

Power Pro Super8Slick V2 is probably the smoothest out there besides Gliss, but Gliss frays way too easy and fades quickly also..

[waymont]

8 hours ago, FrankN209 said:

Power Pro Super8Slick V2

I agree. Also Sufix 832 is pretty smooth too.

[EzyEric]

I've tried 3 different 8 carrier braids.  Power pro super slick, Suffix 832, and Berkeley X9.

 

Best was 832 followed close by X9 

Super Slick was too flat.  It did not keep it's shape well.  

[ike8120]

Kastking- SuperPower Silky8 Round 8-Carrier Braided Fishing Line  

[Deplorable Fisherman]

Not sure if I got a bad spool (does braid go bad?) but the 832 I tried was terrible. It kept breaking on me, even on a cast once it just snapped and I watched my lure go off into the horizon. I use either Daiwa J-braid x8 or Berkley x9 for spinning and J-braid x4 and Berkley x5 for bait casters. Berkley x9 is definitely the most supple braid I've used though it's hard to distinguish between J-braid. 

[Hook2Jaw]

Berkley X9 is the bee's knees.

[00bullitt]

For spinning reels, I like the Seaguar Smackdown in either 15# or 20#. The size of the spool dictates for me. 15# on 2000 size and 20# on 2500/3000 size. That stuff is butter and makes a fantastic and ultra strong alberto knot for braid to leader connection.

 

I also like Suffix 832 from 10-50#, but notice I break at the leader connecting knot alot.

 

What I despise is the Power Pro Super Slick v2. Very gritty feeling going through the guides and makes a buzzing sound. Also sucks tying knots as they don't slip/slide. Much prefer the original Power Pro over Super Slick v2. 

[OilfieldCowboy]

I have moved from the usual players (PowerPro, Suffix, etc) to Fins XS. So far I'm happy with the transition.

 

Also run YGK sinking braid on rods where I would prefer to not have any line float.

[waymont]

1 hour ago, 00bullitt said:

For spinning reels, I like the Seaguar Smackdown in either 15# or 20#. The size of the spool dictates for me. 15# on 2000 size and 20# on 2500/3000 size. That stuff is butter and makes a fantastic and ultra strong alberto knot for braid to leader connection.

 

I also like Suffix 832 from 10-50#, but notice I break at the leader connecting knot alot.

 

What I despise is the Power Pro Super Slick v2. Very gritty feeling going through the guides and makes a buzzing sound. Also sucks tying knots as they don't slip/slide. Much prefer the original Power Pro over Super Slick v2. 

I find PP V2 the exact opposite of your description. Been using it for years.

[Michigander]

Seagar Smackdown is my preferred for spinning.

[00bullitt]

1 hour ago, waymont said:

I find PP V2 the exact opposite of your description. Been using it for years.

Yeah, don't doubt it. Everyone has their preferences. I wanted to like it. Thought maybe I got a bad spool. Second spool confirmed the first and was the last of the SSv2 I bought.

 

I've pretty much gone back to straight Fluoro on my baitcasters; just use it on my spinning reels.

 

[roadwarrior]

4 hours ago, Michigander said:

Seagar Smackdown is my preferred for spinning.

#10 Smackdown is the best I have ever fished.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I’m trying Fins Slingbraid, so far so good