Braid Recommendations 2024
YeahSure reply :
I'm looking to pick up a spool of some braid for one of my topwater setups, Can anyone recommend me a good brand to try out?
Grey Wolf reply :
If you'll take time to do a search , you'll find all kinds of braids that are quality lines.
dodgeguy reply :
new2BC4bass reply :
Can't say which is the best. My bro-in-law swears by PowerPro. I did a bit of research, and bought Sufix Performance. Felt it was one of the better ones I could buy without spending a whole lotta moolah.
Was at Dick's a couple days ago. The $15.99 spools of The Berkley Crystal and Fireline have a $7 rebate. Might not be the best, but not a killer to find out. 
YeahSure reply :
Has anyone tried Spidewire Ultracast Invisi-braid?
bmadd reply :
Pm Dan. He has done pretty extensive research on different braid brands. He'll be able to answer your questions about most brands.
Dan: reply :
I don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...
burleytog reply :
QuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...
That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
bmadd reply :
You sent me that video you made on spooling braid onto a Zebco 33.
b.Lee reply :
Yeah DAN! Help the guy out.
Dan: reply :
QuoteQuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
that was spearmint flavored dental floss. It's almost identical to FireLine but way cheaper.
burleytog reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
that was spearmint flavored dental floss. It's almost identical to FireLine but way cheaper.
Wow, I've never thought of that. Wonder if my dentist can get me 1000 yd. spools?
bmadd reply :
Doesn't taste the same
MattinOK reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
that was spearmint flavored dental floss. It's almost identical to FireLine but way cheaper.
Wow, I've never thought of that. Wonder if my dentist can get me 1000 yd. spools?
Do you think the spearmint flavor increase or decreases the number of strike you get, and should I use a FC leader?
MattinOK reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
that was spearmint flavored dental floss. It's almost identical to FireLine but way cheaper.
Wow, I've never thought of that. Wonder if my dentist can get me 1000 yd. spools?
Do you think the spearmint flavor increase or decreases the number of strike you get, and should I use a FC leader?
burleytog reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
that was spearmint flavored dental floss. It's almost identical to FireLine but way cheaper.
Wow, I've never thought of that. Wonder if my dentist can get me 1000 yd. spools?
Do you think the spearmint flavor increase or decreases the number of strike you get, and should I use a FC leader?
I would go with a leader. Dan wasn't using one and it took him about 14 hours to catch a fish.
Dan: reply :
spearmint works best in the spring, unflavored works better in the summer and winter. Only use a leader with unflavored, using it with spearmint would defeat the purpose of the flavor because they couldn't taste it.
Dan: reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI don't know what he's talking about. I've never used braid before...That's a lie, you had 80 lb. Spiderwire braid on all of your Zebco 202's when we fished together last summer.
that was spearmint flavored dental floss. It's almost identical to FireLine but way cheaper.
Wow, I've never thought of that. Wonder if my dentist can get me 1000 yd. spools?
Do you think the spearmint flavor increase or decreases the number of strike you get, and should I use a FC leader?
I would go with a leader. Dan wasn't using one and it took him about 14 hours to catch a fish.
That's low Burley, real low. There was no grass in that lake... wth am I supposed to do with that?!?!
Oh, and btw, that one I caught was with one of Wayne's setups.
MattinOK reply :
Quotespearmint works best in the spring, unflavored works better in the summer and winter. Only use a leader with unflavored, using it with spearmint would defeat the purpose of the flavor because they couldn't taste it.
Fish catching power-- Also leaves your rod guides minty fresh and cavity free!
iceintheveins reply :
Power pro is by far the best braid. IMO though braid is LOUSY for topwaters with the exception of frogs. Braid just does something to the action because it doesn't have any give to it.
YeahSure reply :
Thanks for the few serious responses, but back on topic, has anyone used the Spiderwire Ultracast invisi-braid? anyone have any reviews?
MattinOK reply :
QuoteThanks for the few serious responses, but back on topic, has anyone used the Spiderwire Ultracast invisi-braid? anyone have any reviews?
My grandpa who has used every braid since the old kevlar stuff only uses two kinds. The old Stren Superbraid, and PP. He spooled up with some Ultracast Invisi-braid when he didn't bring any of his own braid with him. Me and him neither one liked. Very prone to splitting and fraying, and it is almost sticky so casting isn't that great either.
Adam Harbuck reply :
PowerPro....way better than anything Spiderwire makes in my opinion.
Shane J reply :
I did try that invisi braid, and couldn't stand it. I now use the Power Pro (50/12), and I like it.
Hammer 4 reply :
QuotePower pro is by far the best braid. IMO though braid is LOUSY for topwaters with the exception of frogs. Braid just does something to the action because it doesn't have any give to it.
The "best"..? Matter of opinion.. 
I do agree about it not being all that great for topwater baits. Throw a 8" punker on a windy day..the line gets blown away too much to get a real action on the bait.. >
dodgeguy reply :
QuoteThanks for the few serious responses, but back on topic, has anyone used the Spiderwire Ultracast invisi-braid? anyone have any reviews?
it diggs in to much.powerpro is far from the best braid.it is an outdated 4 strand braid.sufix is better and fireline braid and diawa samurai are even better than suffix.
NHfroggin reply :
QuoteQuoteThanks for the few serious responses, but back on topic, has anyone used the Spiderwire Ultracast invisi-braid? anyone have any reviews?it diggs in to much.powerpro is far from the best braid.it is an outdated 4 strand braid.sufix is better and fireline braid and diawa samurai are even better than suffix.
After seeing the fireline box over and over again i decided to give it a try I started using it at the begging of last season, it is deff. the best braid i have used.I haven't had any issues at all.
Thanks Dodgeguy!
-matt-
SirSnookalot reply :
I'm starting to put some stock into having the right reel on the rod is a key to avoid braid issues. I don't hawk one brand over another, I use PP. Seldom do I have wind knots, but it does happen. The majority of my fishing is in the ocean surf casting into 20+ mph wind, the surf is usually 2-4 and that pushes your lure around, keeping a tight line is difficult.
I purchased a wide spool reel at BPS, had it out 3 times using 20# PP, windknot after windknot, it was terrible. Took the real back to BPS, gotta love there customer service, and exchanged the reel for another brand. Using the same line from the exchanged reel in 2 outings of 20+ winds not one single windknot.
eyedabassman reply :
You can't go wrong with Sufix or Power Pro, both are great braids.
Oldbritguy reply :
QuoteThanks for the few serious responses, but back on topic, has anyone used the Spiderwire Ultracast invisi-braid? anyone have any reviews?
Yes, I have tried the 30# and 50# Invisbraid and have removed it from two of my reels. I find it tends to stick together when wet, and causes frequent backlashes, despite carfefull thumbing.
For whgat its worth,
Oldbritguy
dodgeguy reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteThanks for the few serious responses, but back on topic, has anyone used the Spiderwire Ultracast invisi-braid? anyone have any reviews?it diggs in to much.powerpro is far from the best braid.it is an outdated 4 strand braid.sufix is better and fireline braid and diawa samurai are even better than suffix.
After seeing the fireline box over and over again i decided to give it a try
Thanks Dodgeguy!
-matt-
you are very welcome !!!
22hertz reply :
I've tried many including Power Pro.
While Power Pro wasn't that bad compared to some others I still got more wind knots and pull/kinks on the reel.
I felt Power Pro was better than some but not the best.
I like Suffix.
It has been on my Shimano Symetre the last three spoolings without problem.
I love braid in general as well. I get as many bites as my buddies when were out fishing...sets are effortless and getting unhung I have a high chance of getting my lure back.
I use the 8lb stuff...it casts a country mile and reels in the big ones 8-)
Wayne P. reply :
Yes, I have tried the Invisi-braid in 30#. From what I could tell, the finish is so slick that it digs in the spool when under tension and that digging-in makes the next cast almost a non-cast.
I don't use it anymore. BTW it ain't "Invis"-able.
Hammer 4 reply :
I wasn't thrilled with the ultra cast..I do like the Samuri though..
Bassin for Walleye reply :
Say no to Spiderwire. It sucks. I tried it and cut easier than grass. Fireline crystal isn't too bad but I have found it coils on my reels too easily. Now powerpro on the other hand is by far my favorite braid. It is so limp after a few casts and for me windknots are few and far between. I have 30 pound on my baitcasting reel and doesn't dig in to itself. I would definitely suggest power pro and you wont be dissapointed.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
The new FireLine Braid is the BEST BY FAR braid yet! Very few compare to it........
Dan: reply :
when I am not using dental floss I use PowerPro. It is much limper than other braids (which some dislike but I happen to prefer) and I've never ever had it break.
Hammer 4 reply :
I'll say the same for Samuri. Limp right off the spool too..
Quotewhen I am not using dental floss I use PowerPro. It is much limper than other braids (which some dislike but I happen to prefer) and I've never ever had it break.
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