Samurai Braid

[roadwarrior]

Simple question: Is it worth the price?

8-)

[Grey Wolf]

I'll never know , said with a heavy sigh.

[Bass_Fanatic]

NO!!!!

Suffix "new" 882 braid is AWESOME as is the older Suffix braid. 

I bought one pack of Samurai Braid and it broke several times and was alot harder to manage.

[David P]

NO!!!!

Suffix "new" 882 braid is AWESOME as is the older Suffix braid.

I bought one pack of Samurai Braid and it broke several times and was alot harder to manage.

Harder to manage? It's the softest braid on the market... I've been using the stuff for over a year now, never had a single break, and I've purchased many spools.

Yes, it's easily worth the money. Check Ebay you can actually get it for about $10-$15 less then retail.

[fishinflip415]

I have had nothing but good experience with it. I have some 20lb on my CI4 with 8lb tatsu leader. Also have some 40lb on my core 50 with 12lb tatsu leader. I replaced power pro that were previously on the reels and the casting distance has improved with both setups. Also really like how smooth the line is it doesn't sound loud at all as it's coming through the guides. I have used suffix, fireline, power pro, and the samurai and definately like the samurai the best. Was definately hard to go to the tackle shop and walk out spending close to $200 on just 4 spools fishing line between the daiwa samurai and the tatsu but after using them it's gonna be hard to go back to the power pro and invisix. Hope this helps. 8-)

[Hammer 4]

I don't know where some of these answers stem from re: Samuri braid..???

I can say this, it's by far the best braid I've used so far, and yes there are a couple brands I haven't tried, I see no reason to after using the Samuri.

IMHO, YES, it's worth the $$ although as David said, you can find it cheaper. I got a 150yd spool from a member here for 15.00...

[roadwarrior]

Thanks!

I'll post a WTB on our Flea Market.

-Kent

[brushhoggin]

if i were a mutant i would give it 6 thumbs up

[northern basser]

It was recommended to me by a salesperson at Simmons sporting goods in Alabama when I ordered my mg7.  Softer and quieter than other braids apparently.

I was new to braid at the time and complaining about how noisy PP was.  When my PP gets wore out I'm going to give the sam. a try.

[slonezp]

I don't where some of these answers stem from re: Samuri braid..???

I can say this, it's by far the best braid I've used so far, and yes there are a couple brands I haven't tried, I see no reason to after using the Samuri.

IMHO, YES, it's worth the $$

X2

[BrASSmonkey]

While Samurai is definitely quieter, rounder, softer and more supple than any other braid that I have tried, I found the suppleness to be its downfall for my original application of the line.  I had originally used it on combos used for jerkbaiting, and the slack that would develop in the line used to wrap around my rod tip frequently, leading to frustration.

Further, the slack in the line, when not managed, resulted in some knots on my spool which went unnoticed until the knots lead to breakoffs during casts.  I have sinced switch the line onto my crankbait rod, and have been much more satisfied with the results.

My experience with the line is mixed.  I think the line is fabulous if you can deal with the potential annoyances that can crop up.

BrASSmonkey

[steezy]

Worth Every Penny RW !

[dodgeguy]

While Samurai is definitely quieter, rounder, softer and more supple than any other braid that I have tried, I found the suppleness to be its downfall for my original application of the line. I had originally used it on combos used for jerkbaiting, and the slack that would develop in the line used to wrap around my rod tip frequently, leading to frustration.

Further, the slack in the line, when not managed, resulted in some knots on my spool which went unnoticed until the knots lead to breakoffs during casts. I have sinced switch the line onto my crankbait rod, and have been much more satisfied with the results.

My experience with the line is mixed. I think the line is fabulous if you can deal with the potential annoyances that can crop up.

BrASSmonkey

i didn't get knots but i do agree it is to soft.

[HopelesslyAddicted]

Roadwarrior

  The samurai is awesome, and if you shop around and get a deal like I did, it doesn't even cost that much more than any good quality braid.  One thing you NEED to know before buying it:  the diameter on the box is COMPLETELY off.  It is a lot thinner than the measurements on the box suggest, so plan accordingly.  As long as you account for the thinness by buying a higher # test, you will absolutely love the stuff.

[BassThumb]

How well does it retain it's color, or do you frequently have to color it with a Sharpie to keep it dark?

[Dan:]

How well does it retain it's color, or do you frequently have to color it with a Sharpie to keep it dark?

Why does braid need to stay dark?

[SirSnookalot]

How well does it retain it's color, or do you frequently have to color it with a Sharpie to keep it dark?

Why does braid need to stay dark?

It doesn't.......I don't have enough spare time to color it, I'd rather be fishing.

[Wayne P.]

BassThumb, do you add a dark color to superline so the fish can see it better?

I use the yellow Samurai so I can see it better than the green color.

[BassThumb]

Around slop, where I do not use a leader, I color the last 2 or 3 feet of line with a wide-tip, green Sharpie when it lightens up. It takes a mere 20 seconds to run a marker up and down 3 feet of line.

There really is no good color for braided line since it's opaque, but until they make it translucent, I will chose dark green line over silver line that I can see from 50 yards. I believe that having line that blends in with the slop and the shadows leads to more bites, especially when fishing slowly. I have seen frog fishing markedly improve after doing this, from one cast to the next. Maybe it was a coincidence, maybe not.

You guys who commented would recommend tying silver, half-season old, 50# braid directly to a frog or jig, rather than take a few seconds to hit it with a marker to make it blend in with the shadowy, heavy weedcover you're fishing? I beg to differ.

[Grey Wolf]

Around slop, where I do not use a leader, I color the last 2 or 3 feet of line with a wide-tip, green Sharpie when it lightens up. It takes a mere 20 seconds to run a marker up and down 3 feet of line.

There really is no good color for braided line since it's opaque, but until they make it translucent, I will chose dark green line over silver line that I can see from 50 yards. I believe that having line that blends in with the slop and the shadows leads to more bites, especially when fishing slowly. I have seen frog fishing markedly improve after doing this, from one cast to the next. Maybe it was a coincidence, maybe not.

You guys who commented would recommend tying silver, half-season old, 50# braid directly to a frog or jig, rather than take a few seconds to hit it with a marker to make it blend in with the shadowy, heavy weedcover you're fishing? I beg to differ.

Every one has opinions , which is great as long as it stays respectful.

[Dan:]

Are you fishing frogs in open water? I guess I'm not understanding because I fish frogs over mats so the color of line is completely irrelevant. Same with fishing in grass...the grass is green. Faded braid is plenty green enough to blend in for me.