21farms Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 you guys that bash powerpro crack me up. sure, powerpro isn't as smooth as the others. BUT, it is strong, available everywhere and THIN (yes, i know they're all rated with the same diameter but i've had them all and PP is definitely thinner than the others). most telling, look at the price difference: sufix 832 costs 40 percent more than PP and fireline costs 52 percent more than PP current prices from *** for 300 yard spools of 50 pound test: powerpro $25 berkeley fireline $38 sufix performance $39 sufix 832 $35 don't compare a honda accord to a BMW 3-series : Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted January 8, 2011 Super User Posted January 8, 2011 we don't bash powerpro.i used to use it all the time.fact is it's outdated.it's noisey.it digs.it windknots.fact is there are other lines out there that are better. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted January 8, 2011 Super User Posted January 8, 2011 People are really too touchy when someone else states their opinion and it does not agree with anther person's opinion. Why don't you just respect other peoples opinions and go on ? Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted January 8, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 8, 2011 Over the years I have fished Power Pro and the Sufix braid and I must say I never had a problem with them.But now it is time to move on and try something new and that is the 832. Quote
repper Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 While there's no doubt you can save money by getting the PP, when you consider how long a spool of braid lasts, it's well worth the extra money for the better braid. i've used PP for several years, but I do think Sufix is better. And being able to fish for a year or so without any of the 'problems' mentioned with using PP is definitely worth 15 or so dollars to me. If someone were to read this post and buy some braid based on what they read here I would recommend they go with the more expensive Sufix Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted January 8, 2011 Super User Posted January 8, 2011 In my opinion, until recently the differences between braided lines were not significant. All braids were being woven of Spectra or Dyneema, which was exactly the same material. Every line was being braided with four strands with approximately the same pique count. Probably the biggest difference between braided lines was the composition of the coating and how it was applied. Today lines are braided with 3, 4, 6, 8 (maybe more) strands, with a variety of pique counts and cross-sections as well as a larger variety of coatings applied in more unique ways. And most exciting to me is an attempt to find new advanced fibers to blend in the weave and produce totally new line characteristics. Sufix 832 is an example of this newest line development. My point to this thought is that we need to broaden our braid discussions to include a recognition of the current differences between braided lines today and what characteristics of each line it is that we are promoting. steve Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted January 9, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2011 In my opinion, until recently the differences between braided lines were not significant. All braids were being woven of Spectra or Dyneema, which was exactly the same material. Every line was being braided with four strands with approximately the same pique count. Probably the biggest difference between braided lines was the composition of the coating and how it was applied.Today lines are braided with 3, 4, 6, 8 (maybe more) strands, with a variety of pique counts and cross-sections as well as a larger variety of coatings applied in more unique ways. And most exciting to me is an attempt to find new advanced fibers to blend in the weave and produce totally new line characteristics. Sufix 832 is an example of this newest line development. My point to this thought is that we need to broaden our braid discussions to include a recognition of the current differences between braided lines today and what characteristics of each line it is that we are promoting. steve Very well said! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2011 Super User Posted January 9, 2011 you guys that bash powerpro crack me up. sure, powerpro isn't as smooth as the others. BUT, it is strong, available everywhere and THIN (yes, i know they're all rated with the same diameter but i've had them all and PP is definitely thinner than the others). most telling, look at the price difference: sufix 832 costs 40 percent more than PP and fireline costs 52 percent more than PP current prices from *** for 300 yard spools of 50 pound test: powerpro $25 berkeley fireline $38 sufix performance $39 sufix 832 $35 don't compare a honda accord to a BMW 3-series : Dick's has Fireline on sale right now. A few weeks ago, on sale for $25 (300 yards). Today, half price ~$12.50. 8-) Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 9, 2011 Super User Posted January 9, 2011 THANKS roadwarrier! Been using Fireline for many seasons now and I have no complaints. I also fish PP in heavier pound test as well. Both very good lines. This new 832 is just another tool, which we can have in our inventories, to give us more presentation flexibility. A braid that sinks has been long overdue. I plan on getting some as well this season. Quote
rubba bubba Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Been using Fireline for many seasons now and I have no complaints. Make sure it's "Fireline Braid", not just Fireline. "Fireline Braid" is the better stuff and hasn't been out for very long. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2011 Super User Posted January 9, 2011 The line on sale is the New(?) Fireline Braid, not "Original" and not fused. I just bought some, so I don't have anything to say about it yet. 8-) Quote
adclem Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 I have used Power Pro, Suffix, Fireline Braid and Daiwa Samurai braid. In my opinion the Samurai braid is the best braid I have tried. Waiting till the water thaws so I can try the new Suffix 832 braid. Later, Quote
rubba bubba Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I sprinted down to Dicks and picked up 4 300yd spools of 65lbs and 2 300yd of 40 lbs (I really like Fireline braid). They also had Rage Tails for half price so I bought like 18 packs of Craws, Space Monkeys, Lizards, and 7 inch Anacondas. Then I threw in the Entertainment book's $20 off $100+ purchase. All in all, not a bad day.... Quote
FibWi Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Just a question, I understand that Suffix 832 sinks, but is the sink rate high enough to hinder the performance of things like jitterbugs/buzzbaits? Quote
BobP Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I got some 20# 832 last fall and put it on a 2500 spinning reel, and have used it 6-7 times, including in salt water. It's thinner than any other braid I've seen for it's stated test strength. The light green color has lasted OK to date and I like light green. The 832 is tightly woven and incudes one Gore fiber in the weave, which makes it sink very slowly (not as fast as fluoro). To me, it's an advantage when fishing unweighted plastics since floating braids tends to bow up over the bait and mask strikes while the 832 acts more like a copolymer line. I think you could probably use it on topwater lures since the sink rate is very slow. I have no complaints so far and would buy it again - but I agree it's sorta pricey. I'm not a fan of braided line except in limited circumstances, but this seems one of the best I've tried. Quote
The Guy Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I use it with topwater, but the 832 I have on 2 set-ups doesn't seem to sink very much (if at all). Quote
A-Rob Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I've never had an issue detecting bites or moving line on a hook set with braided line, regardless if it sinks or floats...it is innovative tho! I normally fish power pro or tuf-line when spooling in large quantities. Some of the guys in the business on the bass team are not fans of the line so i haven't tried it...but the guys on the bass team that run a fishing tackle distribution company was saying they didn't like the product. Anyways, best to give it a try when it is on sale and see what you think! I feel like your normal suffix braid will be just fine for continued use. Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Sunline FX2 is the best of both worlds. Holds its color better than power pro and 832 and is smoother than power pro. Quote
APK62 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Suffix did a good job in marketing this product, claiming it's a sinking braid. It leads you to beleive that it sinks like a Flurocarbon. Sorry to say it may sink in time, but not like you are lead to think. IMHO Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 12, 2012 Super User Posted January 12, 2012 I have been using 832 for about a year now. 832 is an 8 fiber line, 7 dyneema and 1 gore fiber, it is then woven 32 times per inch creating a very tight weave and producing a much rounder line many, thus the name 832. My personal experience with the line has been good, it has good castablility and abrasion resistance, partially due to the gore fiber, but also the coating they use on the line. I have not noticed 832 to sink on its own, and it is probably more fair to say that it is neutral buoyant, that is to say if you have something that sinks it will stay down, and if you are fishing it on top water type baits, it does not pull them down. The only other thing that I can comment on is that the color does not fade as bad as PP, and it is quieter through the guides. My .02 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 Great review! Quote
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