Suffix 832?

[N.Y. Yankee]

Do you like it? Why or Why not?

[MN Fisher]

1) 8-carrier instead of 4-carrier like Power Pro - rounder, lays on the spool better...especially spinning reels

2) Gore strand makes it a bit more abrasion resistant than others

3) Value-vs-performance - price is only a bit higher than PP, but is far-and-above a better line.

 

Only braid I've used that's better is Smackdown, but that's twice the price of 832 and I'm on a budget.

 

I haven't used anything but PP, 832 and Smackdown so can't say anything about other braids.

[A-Jay]

I've been using the 8, 10, 15 & 20 lb as the main line on my spinning reels for the past several years with a high level of success.

Does everything I need it to, and more importantly, nothing I do not.

IMO. it's a Good Braid at those tests.

This fish came on the 8 lb 832 and 8 lb FC leader

https://youtu.be/zIqCmH_52IQ?t=727

Fish Hard

A-Jay

[Team9nine]

I’ve used a couple spools of it. Not my favorite, but a lot to like about it and a very solid line for the money. It, PP and YGK are all I throw anymore.

[Bankc]

It's my preferred brand of braid.  The Gore fiber strand also helps the line sink better than other braids.  I generally prefer it to Power Pro and other brands I've tried.  

 

However, Power Pro seems to keep its color better.  

[Standard]

I've been using the lime green 15# 832 on my baitcaster and have been happy with it.  No fish lost due to main line breaks yet this year.  As @Bankc mentioned, the color has faded a bit but that doesn't bug me.

[T-Billy]

1 hour ago, Bankc said:

However, Power Pro seems to keep its color better.  

True but, I haven't found the fading to be an issue. Fish bite faded green just as well as dark green in my experience. If it bothers you, a sharpie will fix it right up.

Love 832. Round, smooth enough, handles great, Palomar and Alberto hold great, and it's the most abrasion resistant braid I've found. Priced right too.

[MN Fisher]

3 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

True but, I haven't found the fading to be an issue. Fish bite faded green just as well as dark green in my experience. If it bothers you, a sharpie will fix it right up.

Love 832. Round, smooth enough, handles great, Palomar and Alberto hold great, and it's the most abrasion resistant braid I've found. Priced right too.

Fading is a non-issue as it fades to a pale color that's pretty innocuous. Remember that they sell a 'Ghost White' color that's fairly popular too.

[newapti5]

I like it.

1. True to the listed diameter, not like the Berkley 9x

2. Not too stiff like the Fireline, not too limb like the Slick 8 either

3. Smooth and round, which means casting performance is good

4. Abrasion resistance is not great, but pretty good. 

5. Color fading is acceptable 

6. Available everywhere, with a fair pricing

[GetFishorDieTryin]

832 is a good braid overall.  The only gripe I have with it is that it doesn't seem to cast as well as some other braids especially when you get over the 15lb mark.  I really like x9 and Smackdown, both cast really well, knot well and stay round.  If you want a braid for weightless/wacky rigs check out Vicious.  Its a 4x so it has texture which enables it to cut though grass and vegetation.  Even though its not as smooth as other braids it casts great because of its thin diameter.    

 

[Standard]

1 hour ago, T-Billy said:

True but, I haven't found the fading to be an issue. Fish bite faded green just as well as dark green in my experience. If it bothers you, a sharpie will fix it right up.

Love 832. Round, smooth enough, handles great, Palomar and Alberto hold great, and it's the most abrasion resistant braid I've found. Priced right too.

 

I figure the fading will help for next season - good guide to use for pulling off and trimming the most used top layer.

 

I've been using the Alberto knot for the leader connection and have no issue, even with the tag ends trimmed almost up to the knot.

[MN Fisher]

3 minutes ago, Standard said:

I figure the fading will help for next season - good guide to use for pulling off and trimming the most used top layer.

Why trim it off if it's not showing signs of wear other than the fading?

 

I've run the same length (minus lure changes) of 832 going on 3 years now. Ya, it's faded back about 40 yds...but it's still in fine shape.

[Finessegenics]

I used some 10# on my 30 President XT this year and I'm not the biggest fan. It's good line for sure, but I still prefer original Power Pro. I find original PP to be more abrasion resistant...but I'm sure the reality is that there is not much of a difference.

 

I also like the fact that the PP is a little stiffer and rougher, which sounds weird to most people when talking about fishing lines. In theory, that means it does not cast as well as the 8-carrier 832 but the PP just feels more solid to me. It's a preference thing really. There are a lot of solid braided lines on the market. I've tried Yo-Zuri's and I like that too. Experiment a bit and you'll find something you like. 

[GaryH]

My go to braid. Never had any issues. Cast good, knots hold with terminal or leader.

[throttleplate]

i still use spiderwire and have been since 1990,s. I purchased some 832 40# and will spool it up for 2022 just to try out something different to compare to my never failed me spiderwire. I hope i wont be dissapointed.

[T-Billy]

59 minutes ago, throttleplate said:

i still use spiderwire and have been since 1990,s. I purchased some 832 40# and will spool it up for 2022 just to try out something different to compare to my never failed me spiderwire. I hope i wont be dissapointed.

You will be. You'll be dissapointed you waited this long to try it. ?

[MN Fisher]

22 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

You will be. You'll be dissapointed you waited this long to try it. ?

40# 832 is my go-to for two of my rigs...the only two baitcasters that have braid in fact.

[T-Billy]

3 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

40# 832 is my go-to for two of my rigs...the only two baitcasters that have braid in fact.

40# 832 is my Goldilocks line for my flippin sticks. 30# on my moving bait casting rigs. A couple thousandths difference in diameter doesn't sound like much, but it can make a significant difference in casting distance.

I tangled with a couple jumbo flatheads in big laydown piles this summer. Got my butt kicked both times, but 40# was up to the task. I clamped my thumb down on the spool and leaned into 'em until my flippin stick couldn't take anymore. I couldn't pull those beasts out of the wood, but I couldn't break the line using my rod either. Plenty of abraision resistance in this weight too. I see no need to go heavier.

[Standard]

4 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Why trim it off if it's not showing signs of wear other than the fading?

 

I've run the same length (minus lure changes) of 832 going on 3 years now. Ya, it's faded back about 40 yds...but it's still in fine shape.

 

I'd only trim if needed.  My other baitcaster.. I don't even remember what braid I'm running on it anymore.  Been on for probably 5+ years at this point and still fine.

[Log Catcher]

I put 40# on a baitcaster to use for frogs. The problem is I keep forgetting to take that setup with me. So I still haven't thrown a frog or tried it to see how it works.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Too loud for my liking not smooth compared to other 8 strands Ive tried.

[bulldog1935]

I'll add 20-lb 832 is the best-behaved braid I've tried on baitcaster and would recommend it to anybody. 

I've spooled enough reels, 832 actually measures a little thicker than reported, and at the same test, is twice the diameter of X-braids (YGK) - that's a good thing - see best behaved. 

In XUL, I've fished down to 6-lb - here's where you might want the swap to X-braid to get higher breaking strength, but this tiny line is also extremely well-behaved. 

 

[T-Billy]

@bulldog1935 how's the abrasion resistance of those X braids compared to 832?

[NHBull]

Fading is the only knock on it, that said, if it bothers you reverse the line .

you would easily get 6 years this way if you use leaders

[bulldog1935]

1 hour ago, T-Billy said:

@bulldog1935 how's the abrasion resistance of those X braids compared to 832?

They use silicone elastomer coatings, but seem pretty hard - haven't had abrasion problems with a dozen hard-use trips. 

 

Yamatoyo makes a hard-coat X-braid, "Resin Sheller", which Japan Tackle and fishingshopkiwi sell. I'm trying my first spool of that on braid-modified Ambassadeur.