FS Digest

I'm planning to get some braid for my new baitcaster, just not sure which brand to go with. Reviews seem to favour Power Pro and Spiderwire. I've got Sabertooth on one of my spinning reels and I like it but it's hard to find, at least around here. I've been told they don't make it anymore but I don't really know. I've only used Sabertooth and the Berkley 5x I think it was called so I don't have a lot to compare with.

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by fishflakez

FS Digest

I see all the YouTubers using pwerpro. There paired with Shimano so id trust it.

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by flubberbuber108

FS Digest

Power pro seems to be the favorite around here along with Suffix 832 and Daiwa J-Braid. All good options if you ask me. Would recommend going with 30 lb test to have line that is less likely to dig into itself when you put pressure on it on the spool. Then just attach a clear leader of your choice at the business end.

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by ThePandaPanic

FS Digest

Sweet thanks!

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by fishflakez

FS Digest

I use 30lb Suffix 832 on all my baitcasters and I've never had any issues. It's a little on the pricey side, but it holds up well so I don't mind the price.

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by lettercarrier86

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

I would suggest Suffix 832 and Daiwa J-Braid...

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

I tried Spider wire and power pro. Spider wire left deposits on my bail guide, Power Pro didn't. Both are coated but the Power Pro not as much. I have since started using braid from Wish.com On a budget and $10 for 300 meters beats $20-$30 for 300 yards of Power Pro, and they don't coat it that much. I'll replace it more often but that's OK. I'll spool it over between two empty reels and then back on to reverse it. The worn on the inside, the unused on the out side. Braid doesn't have the memory that Mono does, so no problem there. Been getting the 4 strand, might try the 8 strand, but need to check the thickness of the 8 strand as that will cut down on casting distance ffor 10-30 LB line. So far no lost fish on the China stuff, but I use 20-30 LB line as I stated.

luremin Loc: NEFL

Check out Fins 40g. Problem finding it locally so I get mine from fins.com. more strands with less diameter. They are also on YouTube.

Steve h

I use braided Dacron