New Power Pro Braid 2024
Big Bait Fishing reply :
New braid for the power pro guys ...
Big Bait Fishing reply :
Braid is called MAXCUATRO...
Fishinthefish reply :
Thank you for this, reading into it now. Will post with an edit once I've finished with opinion.
Edit: Seems fairly straight forward, smaller and lighter. Big question, will this increase or should I say add to stretch? I hope not, that's why I use braid.
nascar2428 reply :
50 lbs and up, no thanks. I'll stick with my 15,20, and 30.
Fishinthefish reply :
Gotta' use them 50's for them heavy weed 8" jointed swim baits.
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
I was excited when I stumbled upon this last week. However, up here in the NE not very much need for these lb lines in my opinion. Maybe I will try it on a froggin rod, but was hoping they made the Regular PP even smaller which would have been great.
kikstand454 reply :
50# is great for frogs and flippin!
Sherlock 60 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 9:48 PM, kikstand454 said:50# is great for frogs and flippin!
Agreed. Also use 50# for smaller muskie Bucktails and swimbaits (with an 80# fluoro leader).
Darren. reply :
I read about this last week, probably a
good thing to decrease diameter for such
a heavy line. Would cut through slop
like a hot knife through butter 
For me, though, I don't use heavy braid,
mainly 10# PP on spinning and 20# on
casting gear.
sprint61 reply :
Excited about this for musky.
Weld's Largemouth reply :
Still prefer Sufix 832 advanced, as usual. Powerpro is weak
SirSnookalot reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 9:48 PM, kikstand454 said:50# is great for frogs and flippin
Even better for tying up your tomato plants.
flyfisher reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:49 PM, Weld said:Still prefer Sufix 832 advanced, as usual. Powerpro is weak
power pro is weak? how so?
Weld's Largemouth reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 12:13 AM, flyfisher said:power pro is weak? how so?
weak as in its overall performance, isnt as smooth, gets lots of windknots... i stick with Sufix, i wouldn't trust many lures with powerpro. Just my personal opinion
rippin-lips reply :
That's the first I've heard of this really. I have been using power pro for a long time now. Use #10-65 and I've never experienced the wind knot issue. It isn't coated like suffix but now you have the option of super slick and it is coated.
kikstand454 reply :
I can not think of one single time, in the 10-12 years or so I have been using powerpro, that ive had a fish breakoff. And I use the same spool for YEARS at a time. Fresh AND salt.
To each their own I guess.
Weld's Largemouth reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 12:35 AM, rippin-lips said:That's the first I've heard of this really. I have been using power pro for a long time now. Use #10-65 and I've never experienced the wind knot issue. It isn't coated like suffix but now you have the option of super slick and it is coated.
True that option is available. But sufix is confidence for me, so why switch if what i use is perfect for me. And another point from my experience: powerpro would only last so long, while sufix lasts a really long time. Haven't needed to change for 2 seasons
flyfisher reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 12:29 AM, Weld said:weak as in its overall performance, isnt as smooth, gets lots of windknots... i stick with Sufix, i wouldn't trust many lures with powerpro. Just my personal opinion
Comparing standard power pro with suffix yo are right but it is also not a fair comparison. When comparing super slick with suffix i don't see a difference from a smoothness standpoint. The wind knot issue, haven't experienced it with either brand. I generally use suffix or power pro super slick, whichever is cheaper when i pick up a spool.
Fisher-O-men reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 12:35 AM, rippin-lips said:That's the first I've heard of this really. I have been using power pro for a long time now. Use #10-65 and I've never experienced the wind knot issue. It isn't coated like suffix but now you have the option of super slick and it is coated.
I think "wind knot" might be a misnomer. Most, if not all of my snarls begin with a loop on my spinning reel spool.
hatrix reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 7:50 PM, Fishinthefish said:Gotta' use them 50's for them heavy weed 8" jointed swim baits.
That sound like heartbreak is inevitable with big swimbaits.
SirSnookalot reply :
I suppose landing upwards of 40 tarpon in the 30-70 range in 2014 using the same line would give me a lot of confidence, that line is 20# original Powerpro. Quite honestly pulling in 6# bass or a peacock on any brand of 10# braid doesn't affect my confidence pro or con. This past year using PP, PPslick, Fins and US Braid, didn't see anything to take issue over any of them. No question some lines may be a bit quieter or smoother, could really care less about that. Windknots happen when I throw lighter lures, general the loop causes it when the line hits the first guide, with heavier lures windknots are nearly as rare as 20# bass.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 1:36 AM, hatrix said:That sound like heartbreak is inevitable with big swimbaits.
Just a matter of time before it happens to anyone who fishes big swimbaits on braid.
hatrix reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 4:08 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Just a matter of time before it happens to anyone who fishes big swimbaits on braid.
I just hope it was a cheap one.
Hi Salenity reply :
If it's 25% thinner will 50# dig on a baitcaster?
Hi Salenity reply :
And what about abrasion on a thinner line?
I'm not sure I see the benefits.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 10:11 PM, Hi Salenity said:And what about abrasion on a thinner line?
I'm not sure I see the benefits.
I'm going to guess that the new line will be similar to the same diameter as the 40lb Sufix I have on one of my rods (in 50lb anyways). I have no problems with digging in unless I really put heat on it. I guess you could fit more line on your reel but not something I'm really looking for in bass fishing. It should offer a little less friction on the cast as well so may cast a bit further, again not a big issue for me.
BadBassWV reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:49 PM, Weld said:Still prefer Sufix 832 advanced, as usual. Powerpro is weak
Oh no you Didn't !!!!!!!!!
Fisher-O-men reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 10:54 PM, BadBassWV said:Oh no you Didn't !!!!!!!!!
That's di'ent!
BassinLou reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 10:09 PM, Hi Salenity said:If it's 25% thinner will 50# dig on a baitcaster?
This was my thought exactly.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 12:45 AM, kikstand454 said:I can not think of one single time, in the 10-12 years or so I have been using powerpro, that ive had a fish breakoff. And I use the same spool for YEARS at a time. Fresh AND salt.
To each their own I guess.
I believe my brother-in-law can say the same thing. All he uses is 40# PP, the Original. Reason? Because he no longer loses any lures....so he tells me. Far as I know he isn't even familiar with the term "wind knot". I've had them, but apparently it was due to over-filling the spool (on spinning reels).
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/15/2015 at 10:09 PM, Hi Salenity said:If it's 25% thinner will 50# dig on a baitcaster?
Plenty on here state they use 10# and 20# braid on b/c reels with no digging in. Wish I could say the same. Received a new-to-me b/c reel with 30# 832. First thing that had to be done was make quite a few casts pulling out line after each cast to free up more that had dug into the spool. I have some TUF Line Supercast on one reel to try. However, it has a larger diameter due to its coating than other 20# lines. Plus I haven't used it enough yet to form an opinion on how it will work.
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