Never Used Braid Could Use Some Input.

[OHIO]

You're new here. You'll soon see there are alot of brand loyal guys here. Don't get discouraged. Try different suggestions that people make and form your own opinion. Me, I have outdated Power Pro on a spinning reel but my baitcasters are spooled with Diawa Samuari. I use a flouro leader on everything but topwater, for reasons mentioned above.

X2. Don't think one thing is the best just because someone says it is.

Try new things and figure out what you think is best.

[SirSnookalot]

Just to set the record straight, I'm not fussy regarding any braided line, they all work fine. Out dated Power Pro is just so easy to buy, the price is right and does the job on the kind of fish I catch. I put more emphasis in catching quality fish than the kind of equipment I'm using, there is no magic anything.

[Alex Cirabisi]

yall ever use the vicious brand?

btw EAGEL CLAW mono is better then all those

[Grey Wolf]

One mans crap is another mans gold , hard to believe it that differant people like differant lines, rods , reels , and baits.

[Dave T.]

Sufix 832 has performed very well for me, similar to PowerPro but is alot less noisy...still not perfect.

Daiwa Samurai is the cream of the crop when noise and smoothness are concerned. It's like silk but in my opinion it's not as strong or abrasion resistant as PP or Sufix. Still very strong line though. I think it's rated breaking strength is accurate but PP and Sufix 832 by far surpass their breaking strengths.

I agree with the above. I've been comparing 15lb Samurai and 10lb 832 Suffix on spinning tackle. The Samurai is indeed the smoothest braid I've ever used, and probably adds some casting difference. However, the 10lb 832 is definitely tougher, more abrasive resistant, has better knot strength, and cast extremely well too. For me, it's an excellent line for smallmouths on medium to medium light spinning tackle.

It should be noted, that according to specs (and verified visually) the 10lb 832 is actually a larger diameter (.008) than the 15lb Samurai (.007).

If you use the Samurai braid, check frequently for fraying, and make sure you use a knot that WON'T slip. Of course, that should be done with any line, but with the Samurai... do it very often.

[BassThumb]

I assume you're using this on a spinning reel, correct? If not, disregard this.

If you're used to using 8-12# lines on spinning reels, I would recommend 15/4 PowerPro. That was my first braided line for spinning reels, and I ended up going thru tons of it I like it that much. I'm not a fan of using braids less than 4# diameter on spinning reels, but some are. 15/4 Power Pro is the best place to start, IMO.

[philsoreel]

I agree with the above. I've been comparing 15lb Samurai and 10lb 832 Suffix on spinning tackle. The Samurai is indeed the smoothest braid I've ever used, and probably adds some casting difference. However, the 10lb 832 is definitely tougher, more abrasive resistant, has better knot strength, and cast extremely well too. For me, it's an excellent line for smallmouths on medium to medium light spinning tackle.

It should be noted, that according to specs (and verified visually) the 10lb 832 is actually a larger diameter (.008) than the 15lb Samurai (.007).

If you use the Samurai braid, check frequently for fraying, and make sure you use a knot that WON'T slip. Of course, that should be done with any line, but with the Samurai... do it very often.

That was my biggest problem with Samurai. The first time I touched it the thought of that super soft, silky finish dragging across timber spelled trouble to me. I never had a failure but I didn't like all the fraying. I think some sensitivity is lost in the softness of it to. Stiffer more rigid fluorocarbon is generally more sensitive and I think the same principles apply here.

Regardless, to each his own.

[johnD.]

Abrasion testing.

http://home.comcast.net/~estero69/site/

The Fireline was the original Fireline, not the Fireline braid.

As far as samurai braid goes, most saltwater guys (tuna fisherman) will tell you that samurai braid will break below stated strength on the package.Not that a bass fisherman needs to know that , just sayin.

[Alex Cirabisi]

10# braid may be the same diameter as 2# mono, but most 10# braid will have a breaking strength over 10#...sometimes quite a bit more. They don't make a mixed line of braid/fluoro. Most 30# braid is the equivalent diameter of 8# mono while 50# braid will be equivalent to #12 mono.

Edit: Braid requires some tension to transmit feel. Flourocarbon is more sensitive than braid on slack line due to its density. So I've read.

http://www.basspro.com/Spiderwire-reg-Ultracast-reg-Fluoro-Braid-trade-Fishing-Line-125-Yards/product/10210232/-1755546

fllouro braid mix.

[new2BC4bass]

http://www.basspro.com/Spiderwire-reg-Ultracast-reg-Fluoro-Braid-trade-Fishing-Line-125-Yards/product/10210232/-1755546

fllouro braid mix.

Thanks. You know, I think Dick's carry's that line. I don't think it even registered on my brain when I saw it since it wasn't a brand I was looking for.

[Alex Cirabisi]

Thanks. You know, I think Dick's carry's that line. I don't think it even registered on my brain when I saw it since it wasn't a brand I was looking for.

i was a little confused when you said it didnt exist and i had looked at it the day before lol. has anyone used this stuff? maybe it would make up for having to put a leader on regular braid