Power pro 2024

clayton86 reply :

How is the power pro line im looking to get new braid this year I used to always run spider wire but with issues. Iv been recomended the suffix stuff and fire line but its a little on the pricie side when I do find it. Power pro is decently priced and readily available so im thinking of getting power pro cuz its carried at all the local shops and walmart.

K.Fox reply :

Power Pro all the way... Great Braid! You will not be disappointed.

Locked reply :

I don't think you can go wrong with power pro.

kayakfisher reply :

I run powerpro on all my reels, and I love it. Never had any problems with it, and the price is right compared to other braids. Right you you can get any 150yd spool in any weight you want for $12...and free shipping

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Alpster reply :

Power Pro is excellent braid. I buy it in 1lb spools. If you use it properly, you will love it. You can also buy it in any Walmart or K-Mart.

Ronnie

Jig Man reply :

I have been using power pro for 10 years now. It is all the braid I use.

philsoreel reply :

This thread is going to be two pages long with people telling why you shouldn't use powerpro. Yes, there are new smoother, quieter lines. I have tried almost all of these newer lines because the bait-monkey demands this of me but like the old saying goes...if it ain't broke don't fix it. I've never had one single failure with powerpro. No break offs, no (Palomar)knot failures, nothing....it's bomb-proof as far as I'm concerned.

bear7625 reply :

I started using Power Pro a couple years ago, and it's become my choice in braid. I've tried a lot of different braids over the years and for the money, you can't beat Power Pro.

GTrombly reply :

It's pretty much all I use for braided line.

clayton86 reply :

thanks guys time to stock up on some power pro

baluga reply :

Power pro is not the smoothest and it is noisy on the retrieve. Sufix performance Braid is less noisy. Sufix 832 smoother, softer and quite on the retrieve . Go with Sufix 832 it's a lot better than power pro.

kayakfisher reply :

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Sufix 832 smoother, softer and quite on the retrieve . Go with Sufix 832 it's a lot better than power pro.

Maybe its quiter, but for almost double the price is it really worth it? Not sure how it is "a lot better"...Ill deal with a little bit of noise(which I dont notice), over spending almost double for 832. I am sure it is a good line, and if it drops in price after it has been out for awhile I will probably try it. PP works great for me, I would rather spend that extra $8 (as insignificant as it seems to others) on a new plug, or a couple packs of plastics. just my .02 though

J Francho reply :

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Not sure how it is "a lot better"...

You can find more reasons in this review - one I thought was pretty well done, especially in the comparison dept.:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1300294621

As for me, I have about 3,000 yards of Power Pro left, so I won't be switching anytime soon, but that doesn't keep from trying new stuff.

For the OP, Power Pro is fine.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

You'll probably never hear me complain about Power Pro. You're getting exactly what you pay for. It's been great to me. Plus it's just strong. Goofy strong.

As far as 832 goes, I'll pass. I was not impressed with it at all.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

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but that doesn't keep from trying new stuff.

One of the joys of fishing and having such a huge market to choose from. I've never really been a fan of fluoro, I'm giving it a fair shot though. Experimenting is really fun. You never know when you may find that perfect line that you really like.

Mr SwimJig reply :

I love Power Pro, till last year. I bought a couple new spools and was having all sorts of breaking issues. Breaking while tying knots, breaking on everything. Mind you I have been using Power Pro for a couple years and had never had any problems of this sort.

Contacted Power Pro, sent in samples and it turns out I got 2 spools of different lbs that were both bad. Both spools bought trough Wal-Mart. 30lbs and 50lbs

Power Pro sent me replacement spools and no problems with them.

There are better, rounder, smoother lines, but it is hard to beat Power Pro price wise and it is tough as nails.

21farms reply :

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There are better, rounder, smoother lines, but it is hard to beat Power Pro price wise and it is tough as nails.

couldn't have said it better myself. this issue often comes up and some people will always bring up that fireline is rounder, sufix performance is smoother, etc., etc. but, for a braided line that is literally one-third to one-half less expensive, PP is an outstanding line. FWIW, a new, improved powerpro is in the works and may be announced at the next icast show.

dodgeguy reply :

powerpro is outdated.i don't get why anyone would buy it.there are 3 lines out there that blow it away.fireline braid,sufix 832 and diawa samurai.

Grey Wolf reply :

There are better lines out there but if you don't want to spend much money , it will do.

Mr SwimJig reply :

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powerpro is outdated.i don't get why anyone would buy it.there are 3 lines out there that blow it away.fireline braid,sufix 832 and diawa samurai.

Better line, YES... Cheaper line, NO...

L a r r y reply :

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powerpro is outdated

So is a 55 Ford F100....but ya know what.....PEOPLE STILL WANT THEM

clayton86 reply :

Is it better then spider wire stealth cuz thats what I had and hated it

SirSnookalot reply :

Power pro outdated............pure non sense.

I've heard all the techincal mumbo jumbo, just another way to hook fishermen.

I use PP, 10-15-20#, so far this year without any breakage or line problems I have sailfish, kingfish, snook, tarpon, jacks, barracuda and dozens of bass 2 of which in the 8-10# range thru heavy vegitation, and I'm a lousy fisherman.

Any braid could accomplish the same thing ( some of my fish were caught using fins braid), it isn't the line, it's the person using it.

steezy reply :

Diawa Samurai over Powerpro, unless you want to listen to a hacksaw all day.

baluga reply :

Exactly my point on noisy line, you can actually feel the line rubbing the rod tip on the retrieve. It is sometimes difficult to isolate where the noise is coming from. You would think it is the reel that making that hacksaw/grinding noise and feeling but it's actually the line rubbing thru the rod tip guide.

It sort of defeats the purpose of maintaining your reel to get that buttery smooth retrieve when your lines makes that hacksaw/grinding feeling on the retrieve. It's a good thing we have choices on the lines.

As we always say, you get what you pay for.

SharkHat reply :

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powerpro is outdated.i don't get why anyone would buy it.there are 3 lines out there that blow it away.fireline braid,sufix 832 and diawa samurai.

People still buy nylon mono, so uh ....

johnD. reply :

Daiwa Samurai Braid. Guaranteed to break below it's rated strength.Read all of the saltwater forums and you will see for yourself.Not that a bass angler would ever come close to breaking braid anyhow, unless it was some freak mishap.Oudated braid ? Give me a break.Rest assure there's more fish caught on power pro than any other braid.

APK62 reply :

Never had any issues with Power Pro, I think it's a great line. Get's even better once it's broken in. Plus the price is very reasonable.

21farms reply :

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powerpro is outdated.i don't get why anyone would buy it.there are 3 lines out there that blow it away.fireline braid,sufix 832 and diawa samurai.

dodgeguy, you proved my point, directly under my post even.

300 yard spool of 50# test

power pro $25
fireline $38
sufix 832 $35
daiwa samurai $46

put another way:

dodge charger is outdated. i don't get why anyone would buy it. there are 3 cars out there that blow it away in terms of refinement, power and handling: BMW M3, audi S4, ferrari 458 italia.

Fat-G reply :

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You'll probably never hear me complain about Power Pro. You're getting exactly what you pay for. It's been great to me. Plus it's just strong. Goofy strong.
As far as 832 goes, I'll pass. I was not impressed with it at all.

X2, I've tried Samurai and 832 so far this year, and I'll stick with my Power Pro. It's just that good for me. Plus, the price is good and is very available at mostly every tackle store.

steezy reply :

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Daiwa Samurai Braid. Guaranteed to break below it's rated strength.Read all of the saltwater forums and you will see for yourself.Not that a bass angler would ever come close to breaking braid anyhow, unless it was some freak mishap.Oudated braid ? Give me a break.Rest assure there's more fish caught on power pro than any other braid.

Most people on this forum are fishing for freshwater bass, hence the forum name bassresource so the issue with saltwater is nil and the reason more fish are caught on powerpro is because compared to other braids, its cheap, so its want the masses buy.

ww2farmer reply :

This non sense about it sounding like a hack saw through the guides is pure BS. I like Power Pro, I like Spider Wire. I don't care what other people like, there is probably some one out there that thinks kite string is the best line going.

Dan: reply :

I use PowerPro mostly but have also spooled up some Sufix to test out. I have nothing bad to say about PowerPro. For all the garbage spewed about it, I've never, ever had it break on me.

Fat-G reply :

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This non sense about it sounding like a hack saw through the guides is pure BS. I like Power Pro, I like Spider Wire. I don't care what other people like, there is probably some one out there that thinks kite string is the best line going.

Agreed, I think it's great line for a great price.

dodgeguy reply :

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powerpro is outdated.i don't get why anyone would buy it.there are 3 lines out there that blow it away.fireline braid,sufix 832 and diawa samurai.

dodgeguy, you proved my point, directly under my post even.

300 yard spool of 50# test

power pro $25

fireline $38

sufix 832 $35

daiwa samurai $46

put another way:

dodge charger is outdated. i don't get why anyone would buy it. there are 3 cars out there that blow it away in terms of refinement, power and handling: BMW M3, audi S4, ferrari 458 italia.

you are comparing apples to oranges.a 69 dodge charger is a classic car.you're not buying it for anything but that reason.

you are buying fishing line for it's performance.there are other lines that out perform pp.now not being able to afford them is a different issue.when i said i don't know why someone would buy it i assumed money was not the problem.

johnD. reply :

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Most people on this forum are fishing for freshwater bass, hence the forum name bassresource so the issue with saltwater is nil and the reason more fish are caught on powerpro is because compared to other braids, its cheap, so its want the masses buy.

Power Pro Vs Daiwa Samurai Braid.

Daiwa Samurai Braid breaking below labeled strength ? Do you have anything to contribute to that conversation ?

Dyneema and Spectra are the same product. It depends on who makes it.

Dyneema is a registered trademark of Royal DSM (The Netherlands). Dyneema was invented by DSM in 1979. It has been in commercial production since 1990 at a plant in Heerlen, the Netherlands. In East Asia, DSM has a cooperation agreement with Toyobo for commercial production in Japan. In the United States, DSM has a production facility in Greenville, North Carolina, which is the largest production facility in the United States for UHMWPE fiber.[4]

Honeywell developed a product identical in chemical structure, which is sold under the brand name Spectra. Though the production details are somewhat different, the resulting materials are comparable in properties.[5]

Other trade names for powdered or consolidated UHMWPE (polyethylene) materials include TIVAR by Quadrant EPP, Polystone-M by Röchling Engineering Plastics, Tensylon by Integrated Textile Systems, GARDUR by Garland Manufacturing, GUR by Ticona, and UTEC by Braskem.

A major producer of finished Dyneema/Spectra in the U.S. is Western Filament. They sell finished product in a variety of colors to 500# test in resale configurations and even heavier for commercial uses. They can be reached at http://www.westernfilament.com

GTrombly reply :

I find it is great for flossing. That little bit of roughness helps prevent cavities...PP is great and I can't really afford to try a bunch of different lines so that is what I use.

Red reply :

I have used it for a couple years and never had any issues with it. I also used it to stitch up a cut in the fabric of my recliner and the seam in a pair of blue jeans, works great for that too!!

Cliff

Grey Wolf reply :

You all need to go fishing with the line you like instead of argueing over trival crap like "My line is better than your line "

SirSnookalot reply :

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You all need to go fishing with the line you like instead of argueing over trival crap like "My line is better than your line "

PP on sale at Dick's $19.95 300 yd spool

clayton86 reply :

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I use PowerPro mostly but have also spooled up some Sufix to test out. I have nothing bad to say about PowerPro. For all the garbage spewed about it, I've never, ever had it break on me.

Thats all I was looking for and have heard it alot on here so thats all I needed to know

Bassohol reply :

I'm currently running Power Pro braid on one setup and Sufix 832 on another. I have to say, I really like the 832. It sinks, it is quieter, and it is smoother than the Power Pro. However, it is also stiffer than the power pro and a bit thicker. I like the 832, but I also like the Power Pro for different reasons. The Power Pro has been great line for me so far and the stuff is just crazy limp compared to the 832. I don't think you can go wrong with the Power Pro. In my opinion, you'll like the PP MUCH more than the Spiderwire. My experience with it has been much like yours in that I've had nothing but problems with it. Get the Power Pro. You won't be disappointed.

senile1 reply :

I used Power Pro at one time. It was a great line. I never lost a fish due to it breaking off. I have since found other braids I like better, but for minor reasons that really aren't that huge. The differences aren't as big as some make them out to be, in my opinion. Power Pro may be outdated but it still works fine for what it is intended to do and at a lower price. Affordability has nothing to do with frugality for many people. Some people buy what they believe to be the most benefit for the buck whether they can afford a slightly better product or not.

bear7625 reply :

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Sufix 832 smoother, softer and quite on the retrieve . Go with Sufix 832 it's a lot better than power pro.

Maybe its quiter, but for almost double the price is it really worth it? Not sure how it is "a lot better"...Ill deal with a little bit of noise(which I dont notice), over spending almost double for 832. I am sure it is a good line, and if it drops in price after it has been out for awhile I will probably try it. PP works great for me, I would rather spend that extra $8 (as insignificant as it seems to others) on a new plug, or a couple packs of plastics. just my .02 though

I agree! Being retired, I would rather use the xtra $10 on a couple bags of craws.

Pa Angler reply :

The WORST braid I have ever used bar none. Sold what I had remaining on Ebay only one person bid on it and the bidder lived in Brazil 1 started spool 4 new spools were sold.

Tight Lines

Pa Angler

0119 reply :

25% off at Dicks now. You'll most likely find it cheaper in the next few months as Shimano disposes of it to clear way for the new Power Pro to come out at Icast. That said, dont buy too much of it now and wait for the new stuff. Hopefully it will be so newly improved that it will surpass 832. Power Pro was like the first, so it isnt odd to expect that it is the least advanced. They did have a reliability problem involving weakspots. There are hundreds of posts about it to read on florida sportsman magazines forum.

APK62 reply :

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25% off at Dicks now. You'll most likely find it cheaper in the next few months as Shimano disposes of it to clear way for the new Power Pro to come out at Icast. That said, dont buy too much of it now and wait for the new stuff. Hopefully it will be so newly improved that it will surpass 832. Power Pro was like the first, so it isnt odd to expect that it is the least advanced. They did have a reliability problem involving weakspots. There are hundreds of posts about it to read on florida sportsman magazines forum.

Any information on the new Power Pro?

dodgeguy reply :

that would be nice if powerpro came out with a better line.

21farms reply :

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Any information on the new Power Pro?

i believe it was ready for market well over a year ago but it is being held up by litigation regarding possible patent infringement or something like that. whenever it hits, you can be pretty much assured it will be much more expensive than PP is now. sufix has openly said that the new weaving process they're using for 832 is slow and time-consuming. i wouldn't be surprised to see shimano keeping both lines of PP: "power pro classic" and "new power pro". if it's a premium braided line with more fibers you're after, there's already several out on the market now and you don't have to wait.

0119 reply :

Theres some talk about it on that site we are never to mention! Dicks also was clearing out Sufix Performance Braid, it was almost gone at 18 bucks for 300yards! I wonder if they will be doing away with it for 832.

Aluma-Bass reply :

I use power pro on most of my rods and like it! 8-)

Steve_IA reply :

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Rest assure there's more fish caught on power pro than any other braid.

Would you post your source for that statement.

steve

RoLo reply :

In my experience, the magic lies in braided polyethylene, not in the brand.

I've tried most brands of braid and have found that all behave remarkably similar.

Most anglers evaluate the quality of braided line by the number of member strands.

By that measure, PowerPro has fallen behind the pack, where Berkley Fireline

and Sufix Performance are in the forefront.

Roger

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