Best Braid You Have Used 2024

Bassguytom reply :

I use power pro slick braid and need to spool up some rods during the down time. Is there any braid you guys like better or favor over this?

ZB85 reply :

I like Sunline FX2 but power pro is good line too.

Scott F reply :

Check out these responses from older threads. It's been brought up a few times before.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/147943-whats-your-preference-on-braid/

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/144107-best-braid/

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/136350-best-braid-sunline/

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130658-best-brand-of-braided-line/#entry1444977

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/119219-best-braid/

TorqueConverter reply :

I like Suffix 832 and even Power Pro Origional more than Power Pro 8 carrier stuff. The Super Slick 8 gets too soft too quickly amd dosen't retain it's roundness nearly as well as 832.

a1712 reply :

I love Stren Sonic. I've fished a bunch of them and for durability, cost, colorfastness, managability, it performs much better than it costs. I just purchased a spool of Maxima I'm going to try out in Fl. in a few weeks, hopefully it will work well, I read good things. Brian.

robster80 reply :

sunline fx2 or regular powerpro

jignfule reply :

832 suffix

fisherrw reply :

On 1/28/2015 at 10:57 AM, jignfule said:
832 suffix

Hogsticker reply :

I still like performance braid as the best bang for your buck. Smackdown is awesome but two and a half times the cost.

LApanic reply :

I've used power pro original and slick stayed with original. It ain't broke don't fix it

corn-on-the-rob reply :

sufix 832

The only thing with 832 is that when it is new it is slightly stiff due to the coating but that goes away after a couple hours of use. The stiffness for the first little bit doesn't cause me issues but have heard of people dismissing 832 because they didn't break it in.

I have a ton of trouble seeing any of the green/camo/low-vis lines while on the water at times and line watching is crucial for me so I use the hi-vis yellow on everything.

Bluebasser86 reply :

Sufix 832 or Performance braid. Super Slick is great on spinning rods but I've had trouble with knot strength on casting gear.

roadwarrior reply :

TUF-Line Tournament 8

http://www.tuf-line.com/products_TUF-Lines_26.html

scaleface reply :

I think they all cut your finger just as deeply. LOL

Catch and Grease reply :

Power pro original and super slick 8

ww2farmer reply :

Power Pro original. Is it the best? I don't know, nor do I care. Works for me, is cheap, and available everywhere.

jbw252 reply :

Sufix 832.

PBH reply :

As stated before, Sunline FX2 is amazing stuff.

War Eagle 44 reply :

FX 2 braid has to much stretch for me but I will say it does come off a reel beautifully during the cast. I've tried quite a few different braids over the years but I always come back to Power Pro. I'm currently using S8S on a few select rods, there are a few techniques that I prefer it over regular PP. I use more regular PP than anything else.

RoLo reply :

When you compare premium 8-strand polyethylene lines, the difference in my opinion is largely illusory.
There is no 'best' braid, just 'favorite' braids.

The only bad experience I've ever had with braided line was with PowerPro braid (multiple failures / 2 anglers)

I was offered a free spool by Shimano (who admitted to a bad batch), but declined and switched brands instead.

For my money, it's a virtual wash between Berkley Trilene braid, Sufix 832, Seaguar Smackdown & Sunline FX2.
If I were backed against the wall, I'd have to go with Berkley Trilene braid for overall manageability,

and Sunline FX2 for abrasion-resistance.

Roger

5fishlimit reply :

I became very fond of the Seaguar Smackdown braid last season.

HookdUP reply :

I've always been power pro guy then I loved slick 8 ... But I'm switching to sunline for frogs and texas rigs and see how it goes

fishballer06 reply :

Normal price - 832

High end - Smackdown

Lip 'em! reply :

Power pro original, simple & effective and not terribly expensive. Tried 832 and I didn't feel as it lasted as long as the PP.

Mattfrom_NJ reply :

832 or momoi diamond braid.

FishTank reply :

Power Pro. I have tried others and this has always worked the best for me.

Mr Swim Jig reply :

Daiwa Samurai braid...

But I also like Power Pro Slick 8 as well.

travis23 reply :

PP original.

lmbfisherman reply :

PP Original. No need for the fancy/shmancy super slick.

craww reply :

Ive used 10 or so and every one made by a known brand is "close enough" in my experience. Just pick the right diameter for the job and spray with line conditioner to retain color.

Master Bait'r reply :

SX1. Such a joy to fish in every way. I use it as low as 10# in baitcasting reels without problems. No coatings to wear off, stays green, super tight/strong weave and while not quite as supple as PP I like it better. Seems to fray much less in my experience and I always tie with double palomar.

DTack reply :

Personal favorite, Daiwa Samurai.

ytail reply :

Jerry Brown and Izor are popular on the west coast. Their quality is great if not the best.

plumworm reply :

I started with PP and never found a reason to change. I bought a spool of Sufix 5-6 years ago and it's still on my work bench. I've been that happy with PP. I guess I'm just too old to mess with success.

deep reply :

Daiwa Samurai.

BadBassWV reply :

I've use a few different braids trying to find that magic line. I always come back to power pro, price and availablity I guess are my main reasons.

Paulasaurus reply :

I've been using Spiderwire Stealh for a few years and have had great success with it. Never once had the line break on me and have always used 20lb or 30lb. going to give 50lb a try this season. Plus it's reasonably priced compared to some other brands.

Gotta admit though, always tempted to give Powerpro a try.

paleus reply :

I use original power pro because it is the only braid in a high vis color I can find locally. I would like to try 832, but even my local BPS doesn't have it in high-vis colors.

Robert Riley reply :

I used to use power pro, I liked it.

Tried FX2 and it was super loud, thought it was a bit weird.

Have Suffix Performance Braid on my Muskie rod.

SX1 is on my finesse rod, mainly just bc it's the only yellow one out there.

Kanzen is on my topwater and buzzbait rods, good stuff.

dag3220 reply :

Started out with spiderwire when I was a kid. Now I have grown to like suffix 832 and purchased a spool of seaguar smackdown but haven't had a chance to really try it out.

Big Bait Fishing reply :

Stren Sonic Braid , very,very good ...

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