Trying to find the best performing braid for Shimano Saros 2500

[Shane Procell]

I have never been a fan of braid. I have recently started using 30# power pro on one of my E7's and it works well for the heavy cover sawgrass. I'am thinking about trying braid on my Saros 2500 and 3000. Which braid and which # test has the best numbers for the spinning reel?

[Mr SwimJig]

I would look at the new Suffix 832 in 30 or 20lbs test or if you want the best then try Daiwa Samurai braid in the same ratings.

SJ

[WanderLust]

If you like Power Pro than I would say a lighter version of that would be a good choice.

I've tried a ton of different lines... This season Daiwa Samurai gets the call for both setups...

[BigMoneyGrip]

I've got Fireline Crystal on my Saros F 2500. I'm more than happy with it.

[ChiCityBasser]

Just spooled up with SpiderWire Ultracast Fluoro braid on one setup in 30# and Power Pro 30# on another.

[TxFishingPlease]

I did not like spiderwire and hated fireline.  I use PowerPro, but have heard nothing but great things about Fins and the new Suffix braid.

[intheweeds]

I fish 30# Power Pro on my Sahara 2500 and it works great.

[Wayne P.]

I use the 8# mono equivelent diameter superlines on most all my spinning rigs. That is 30# in some and 40# in others.

For light/ultra light I use the 6# mono equivelent superlines. Usually that is 20# test in some and 30 in others.

[A-Rob]

I use 15-20# test Power Pro or Spiderwire Stealth Camo

Works good for me in heavy cover.

If I'm in more open water or smallmouth fishing I attach a fluoro leader with a J-knot

[Hammer 4]

I would look at the new Suffix 832 in 30 or 20lbs test or if you want the best then try Daiwa Samurai braid in the same ratings.

SJ

X2..I tried the spiderwire ultracast, just didn't cut it for me..the Samurai is my braid of choice, both in salt, and fw.. 8-)

[RoLo]

I've tried pretty near every brand of braid, and quite frankly,

braided polyethylene is braided polyethylene.

For a few years, I used and enjoyed PowerPro, that is, until I encountered a bad batch.

Turning down a free replacement spool, I migrated instead to Berkley Fireline Tracer Braid, where I plan to stay.

BTW: All my spinning reels are spooled with "30-lb" braid.

Although it's very thin line, 'line burrowing' and "luff knots" are virtually non-existent with 30 lb test.

Roger

[SirSnookalot]

For me braid is braid, I use PP and Fins.  I use nothing but spinning both fresh and salt, 10# or 15# max for freshwater and 15# or 20# for saltwater.  As a recreational fisherman I see no reason to use heavier line, I don't mind giving the fish a chance.

[johnD.]

For me braid is braid, I use PP and Fins. I use nothing but spinning both fresh and salt, 10# or 15# max for freshwater and 15# or 20# for saltwater. As a recreational fisherman I see no reason to use heavier line, I don't mind giving the fish a chance.

Same here nothing more than #15 on my small spinners.I can whip a 40" redfish pretty darn quick with #15 power pro.Some mono backing and a 150 yards is what I use inshore and freshwater.

[dodgeguy]

powerpro is outdated.i suggest fireline braid or sufix 832 or diawa braid.all 3 are far superior to powerpro.

[Shane Procell]

powerpro is outdated.i suggest fireline braid or sufix 832 or diawa braid.all 3 are far superior to powerpro.

I tend to think you are right since they are newer, but why. What make the differance?

[dodgeguy]

new braids are 8 strand,rounder ,smoother and 832 sinks.