Braid recommendation

[LCG]

Hello all,

 

Looking to spool up with some heavy braid, probably 65lb, for fishing in heavy vegetation. Weeds, hydrilla or milfoil (not sure which), some lay downs and standing timber.

 

Targeting largemouth, smallmouth, and pike. Looking for a solid braid that can take some abuse and casts well.

 

Thanks in advance.

[shackman]

Original power pro is all I’ve ever used and never had a reason to change. 

[PaulVE64]

In weeds the original Power Pro does a better job of cutting & ripping thru, but it's not the best in timber.

 

[WRB]

Fins 40G 65lb on braid is .016D, round smooth, 8 around 1, strong and doesn’t fray.

Tom

[keagbassr]

832 for me when going heavy vertical in weeds

[TnRiver46]

I like the tactx 50 lb a lot for frog fishing but haven’t tried the  65 yet 

[gulfcaptain]

So I've gone to P-Line TCB 8 braid. The others are good but since 2016 I've used this stuff and never looked back. 

[king fisher]

Diawa J Braid. 

[casts_by_fly]

I’m 832. What you’re describing calls for 50lb. 

[JackstrawIII]

I like 50 lb 832, as well. 

[Alex from GA]

I bought a spool of KastKing 60 lb from Amazon a few years ago and have been using it without a problem.  Frogs, toads and flipping.

[LCG]

17 hours ago, casts_by_fly said:

I’m 832. What you’re describing calls for 50lb. 

I have used 832 for awhile now, no complaints in general. However, the 40lb I have spooled up right now has serious abrasion. The braid is essentially gone and just the middle fiber material is left in spots. 

[casts_by_fly]

Is it just fuzzies or actual cut fibers?  My 30 lb 832 fuzzies a good bit but it’s not weakened. If 40 isn’t working for you then 65 might be a good step up. I haven’t found much that 50 doesn’t handle happily (musky teeth are one) but ymmv.

[T-Billy]

I've tried quite a few, and IMO 832 is king in cover.

[gim]

50 pound suffix 832 for this guy too

[LCG]

24 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

Is it just fuzzies or actual cut fibers?  My 30 lb 832 fuzzies a good bit but it’s not weakened. If 40 isn’t working for you then 65 might be a good step up. I haven’t found much that 50 doesn’t handle happily (musky teeth are one) but ymmv.

The braid itself appears to be cut, but the gore fibers in the middle are holding strong. I have used 832 in 10lb on spinning for a few years and always been happy. Maybe it's just a matter of stepping up to 65lb. Wasn't sure if there was anything better suited for the job. Thanks for the tips

[Puggz]

On 10/13/2023 at 7:53 PM, shackman said:

Original power pro is all I’ve ever used and never had a reason the change. 

THIS^^^ 50# should suffice.  If you're around rocks or timber, check for fraying and retie as ness.

[MN Fisher]

50# 832 for pitching into slop.

[Susky River Rat]

Another vote for 832

[LCG]

Thanks everyone for replying. I will look for 832 50lb next time I am out. Always appreciate the advice.

[Puggz]

2 hours ago, LCG said:

Thanks everyone for replying. I will look for 832 50lb next time I am out. Always appreciate the advice.

FMZ16? I'm from Kitchener.. you?

 

[LCG]

3 hours ago, Puggz said:

FMZ16? I'm from Kitchener.. you?

 

KW

[FishTank]

YGK Super Jigman X4. Thin, strong, casts well and cuts through salad.

[dodgeguy]

Vicious No Fade Braid

[JediAmoeba]

Cortland Silent Flip. Stuff is amazing and only comes in 50 or 65 # test.