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Jigfishn10 reply :
I've been using TUF-LINE SuperCast for most of my fishing and I really like it, but I want to try another brand, what are you folks using?
BassinLou reply :
On 7/30/2014 at 6:13 AM, Jigfishn10 said:I've been using TUF-LINE SuperCast for most of my fishing and I really like it, but I want to try another brand, what are you folks using?
Try a non-spectra line and see if you notice a difference.
Why do you want to change if you like what you have?
Jigfishn10 reply :
There's an idea.On 7/30/2014 at 6:19 AM, BassinLou said:Try a non-spectra line and see if you notice a difference.
Why do you want to change if you like what you have?
Many years ago when I first started fishing I tried braid and had the worst fishing experience imaginable and it took a long time for me to go back to it. Granted, there have been some remarkable avances in braid technology, but to me it's like a food item you puked on, you don't go back for a long long time... 
So I just want to try something different.
gulfcaptain reply :
Use Power Pro original and super slick, also use Spiderwire Stealth, and recently tried Suffix 832.
Alpha Male reply :
Suffix 832 over power pro.
I know its preference and I think that suffix is better
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 7/30/2014 at 6:51 AM, gulfcaptain said:Use Power Pro original and super slick, also use
Spiderwire Stealth,and recently tried Suffix 832.
Same here but scratch spider and insert Trilene Pro and Kanzen. The only one I havent liked is Kanzen 15#(weak)
FishTank reply :
Power Pro
Kevin22 reply :
832 is my favorite, by far.
Catch and Grease reply :
On 7/30/2014 at 6:51 AM, gulfcaptain said:Use Power Pro original and super slick, also use Spiderwire Stealth, and recently tried Suffix 832.
Same except I dislike spiderwire, and I use PP more than 832
ww2farmer reply :
I use original Power Pro.....it's cheap, effective,reliable, and available everywhere.
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 7/30/2014 at 9:13 AM, ww2farmer said:I use original Power Pro.....it's cheap, effective,reliable, and available everywhere.
Here here! I've tried several different brands but I always end up back home. I'm a really big fan of P-Line's Spectrex braid as well so I'm looking forward to trying out their new offerings just shown at ICAST but in the end it's always the same, original Power Pro.
STPC reply :
I like the quality, strength, and overall durability of Power Pro, but am thinking hard about trying 832 b/c of all of the awesome reviews I have read.
rippin-lips reply :
Original power pro for me. As mentioned,it's cheap and I can pick it up at Walmart. I use 10/30/50/65 and it's hasn't let me down in 10yrs. I've never tried suffix so I can't speak on it but I know a lot of people like it.
Jar11591 reply :
I tried Berkley Trilene braid, Spiderwire Stealth and now I'm giving Power Pro a shot. The Berkley and Spiderwire were fine, but I'm trying a few to find one I like. So far Power Pro is my favorite.
Jrob78 reply :
I'm a big fan of the Sufix braids. The Performance Braid and the 832 are both really good. I never looked back to Power Pro once I started using Sufix.
Jigfishn10 reply :
Thanks for your input guys, I was eyeballing the 832, but my local Dick's Sports didn't have 30 lb test, so I'll be trying out PP. The store was running low on a lot of fishing equipment/items as a matter of fact.
Jollygreens reply :
New guy question here.
I would to try braid on a new baitcaster I am setting for jig fishing smallerish bass.
What pound test braid should I use? Any other help would be great. Thanks.
Felix77 reply :
On 8/1/2014 at 8:53 AM, Jollygreens said:New guy question here.
I would to try braid on a new baitcaster I am setting for jig fishing smallerish bass.
What pound test braid should I use? Any other help would be great. Thanks.
Check out this thread ... http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/129061-flippin-setup/?hl=%2Bflippin+%2Bsetup
If this doesn't answer your question then I would suggest starting a new thread with this question.
dave reply :
On 8/1/2014 at 8:53 AM, Jollygreens said:New guy question here.
I would to try braid on a new baitcaster I am setting for jig fishing smallerish bass.
What pound test braid should I use? Any other help would be great. Thanks.
Why would you intentionally fish for "smallerish fish"? LOL
Kevin22 reply :
On 8/1/2014 at 8:53 AM, Jollygreens said:New guy question here.
I would to try braid on a new baitcaster I am setting for jig fishing smallerish bass.
What pound test braid should I use? Any other help would be great. Thanks.
Choose your braid for the cover you are going to fish, not the size of the fish. Honestly speaking most of the fish I catch are 12-13" but that doesn't mean I'll be throwing 20# braid into laydowns any time soon.
Open water- 30#
Sparse weeds -40-50#
Thick matted weeds- 50-65#
Wood- 65#
shanksmare reply :
I got a free spool of Tuf Line Supercast (20# I think). At first it was great on a baitcaster. I could cast 10 or 15 yards further with it than 20# mono and it was super sensitive and handled very well. I bank fish so I only used one outfit (it gets all the usage). I'm retired so I fish 3 or 4 hours a day. So I give my equipment a serious workout.
After about a month I noticed what looked like twist in the line. Closer inspection revealed the outer core was slipping on the inner core. Once that happened I got a lot of breakoffs on hooksets. When I tried using a mono or flouro leader using Albright Knots, Bristol Knots and Uni to Uni Knots I was plagued with the line breaking at the knot. I had never experienced this problem using PP and other normal braids. I finally discarded it. Since I had some available I tried 50# Tuf Line XP. The 50# Tuf Line is much thinner diameter than the 20# Supercast. It performed flawlessly and had none of the issues associated with Supercast. I'm still using it now although in a limited capacity since I switched to mono for most of my fishing.
Supermat reply :
I'd love to weigh in on this topic as well. Like many, i still use original power pro for a lot of applications. That said, more and more I'm shifting to 832. They're both great lines and both work extremely well.
My only complaint, and really, its not a complaint at all is that Sufix 832 sinks. While this is generally a non-issue, you need to be aware of it if you use it for topwater and intend to fish slowly. I fish it for frogs quite a bit but my frogs are always in motion. Just something to be aware of.
If you're slow fishing, power pro is still the go to.
I too have tried the Supercast and just like shanksmare, had issues with the coating coming off at my connection knots. The line was definitely weakened and had some major problems. That's not a line I will try again.
Just some thoughts... hopefully they're helpful.
new2BC4bass reply :
Sufix Performance and 832, Original PowerPro, Daiwa Samurai, Tuf Line Supercast, Stealth Spiderwire, Berkley Fireline. I like Performance in the low cost bracket. I thought Original PP was a bit more sensitive, but that maybe only because of how coarse it is thus feeling bumps as it goes through the guides. Noisy too.
LunkerFisher reply :
I like both 832 and power pro, but definitely prefer 832 for spinning reels, because it's not as stiff as power pro. For baitcast reels, I have no reason (as of yet) to prefer one over the other, so I'll use whichever one is on sale and is available in the color I am looking for.
MCS reply :
On 7/30/2014 at 6:13 AM, Jigfishn10 said:I've been using TUF-LINE SuperCast for most of my fishing and I really like it, but I want to try another brand, what are you folks using?
I tested the new stren braided line. I like it very similar texture to powe pro with the woven strands, but much less stiff, breaks in to limp thread like very quick but very strong. I hear ohero adrea-line is good stuff too. And at times I use power pro it is good.
jignfule reply :
832 is my preference, although PP has served well for years.
hookset on 3 reply :
On 7/30/2014 at 11:40 AM, Jrob78 said:I'm a big fan of the Sufix braids. The Performance Braid and the 832 are both really good. I never looked back to Power Pro once I started using Sufix.
I'm with Jrob on this one. I was complacent on using Power Pro, because I didn't know any better. The Sufix Performance braid was like a "Wow" moment for me.
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 8/7/2014 at 10:33 AM, hookset on 3 said:I'm with Jrob on this one. I was complacent on using Power Pro, because I didn't know any better. The Sufix Performance braid was like a "Wow" moment for me.
I'm only using your post as an example to make my point, I'm in no way trying to single you out nor am I insinuating that my opinion is any more valid or important than yours or anyone else. I see this type of post all the time regarding PP and 832 but I for the life of me can't understand why. I mean PP isn't even that much louder than 832. PP S8S is much quieter and at least for me handles better. I'll give 832 this, it does have better abrasion resistance than S8S. I don't think it has a single advantage over PP except the slight noise reduction. I have four almost full spools of Sufix braid (three 832 one Performance) just collecting dust in my tackle room right now.
Granted I don't have a single "horror" story to tell about how Sufix braid let me down time and time again, it hasn't. In fact the times I've fished with it the line has performed just as it was suppose to. I just don't find anything exceptional about it. It just isn't my cup of tea so to speak. That's why there are so many different brands on the market though, there will never be a time when everyone likes the same line.
As I said up front, this is only my opinion, it isn't right it isn't wrong it's simply an opinion.
Jrob78 reply :
On 8/7/2014 at 10:56 AM, War Eagle 44 said:I'm only using your post as an example to make my point, I'm in no way trying to single you out nor am I insinuating that my opinion is any more valid or important than yours or anyone else. I see this type of post all the time regarding PP and 832 but I for the life of me can't understand why. I mean PP isn't even that much louder than 832. PP S8S is much quieter and at least for me handles better. I'll give 832 this, it does have better abrasion resistance than S8S. I don't think it has a single advantage over PP except the slight noise reduction. I have four almost full spools of Sufix braid (three 832 one Performance) just collecting dust in my tackle room right now.
Granted I don't have a single "horror" story to tell about how Sufix braid let me down time and time again, it hasn't. In fact the times I've fished with it the line has performed just as it was suppose to. I just don't find anything exceptional about it. It just isn't my cup of tea so to speak. That's why there are so many different brands on the market though, there will never be a time when everyone likes the same line.
As I said up front, this is only my opinion, it isn't right it isn't wrong it's simply an opinion.
I actually think I like the PB over the 832. I've only just started using 832 but I've used PB for a couple of years. The main reasons I prefer it over PP are the smoothness, roundness and lack of a coating that flakes off. There's nothing wrong with PP, I used it for years and was happy with it. I just found the PB in higher lb tests to be much smoother and more supple. It doesn't have a coating so it doesn't flake and get all over your fingers and reel and it doesn't take time to break in like PP does. The noise of PP never really bothered me. Like I said though, nothing wrong with PP, just personal preference.
Oregon Native reply :
Variety is what makes the world go around and tackle junkies trying new things. I use the PP in bright yellow with a fluro leader and it has done me well for a long time. Would try something else but it lasts so long on the reels that it's usually a couple years before I turn it over. Still have some on spools thats waiting to go to work.
War Eagle 44 reply :
I've never had PP "flake" on me before. Performance Braid is a very nice line, you're right about it being a little more manageable right out of the box. My biggest gripe with PB was the color bleed. My hands always turned green the first trip or two. Never have this problem with PP. I think the coating (whatever it is) is what makes PP last as long as it does as well as help with abrasion resistance.
At the end of the day though it just like Oregon Native says "variety is the spice of life". Also the real point of this sport is to have lots of fun catching fish. They don't care what braid we're using so use what makes you happy and have the absolute best possible time on the water you can each time you get a chance.
new2BC4bass reply :
Fireline is the only braid I recall flaking horribly as I spooled it.on. Held it between my fingers, and they turned a dark green. You could see the flakes falling off.
Jrob78 reply :
On 8/7/2014 at 7:23 PM, War Eagle 44 said:At the end of the day though it just like Oregon Native says "variety is the spice of life". Also the real point of this sport is to have lots of fun catching fish. They don't care what braid we're using so use what makes you happy and have the absolute best possible time on the water you can each time you get a chance.
I couldn't agree more.
jiggz125 reply :
I was wondering what brand/lb braid you guys would put on this spinning set up:
Pflueger President 6930(Mono Capacity is 6lbs/145) on a 6'6" Medium Action St Croix Triumph.
I will be using it primarily for Wacky Rig; I was thinking 10-20lb test braid. I have braid on a bigger reel and 7ft medium heavy Vendetta that I like so just wondering if I should downsize for smaller reel and rod. Thanks!
LunkerFisher reply :
On 8/8/2014 at 1:27 AM, jiggz125 said:I was wondering what brand/lb braid you guys would put on this spinning set up:
Pflueger President 6930(Mono Capacity is 6lbs/145) on a 6'6" Medium Action St Croix Triumph.
I will be using it primarily for Wacky Rig; I was thinking 10-20lb test braid. I have braid on a bigger reel and 7ft medium heavy Vendetta that I like so just wondering if I should downsize for smaller reel and rod. Thanks!
I have 20lb 832 (lime green) on my 6930 which I use pretty much exclusively for wacky rigging.
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 8/7/2014 at 7:41 PM, new2BC4bass said:Fireline is the only braid I recall flaking horribly as I spooled it.on. Held it between my fingers, and they turned a dark green. You could see the flakes falling off.
Yeah I'm on board with you regarding green fingers after spooling fresh braid. I'm trying to remember if any I've tried didn't turn my fingers green if I held tension on it with my hand and I can only come up with two. Sufix 832 Ghost and PP White I think the reasons are obvious 
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jiggz125 reply :
On 8/8/2014 at 7:33 AM, LunkerFisher said:I have 20lb 832 (lime green) on my 6930 which I use pretty much exclusively for wacky rigging.
That is what I went with, I will be putting it to the test this weekend.
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