Tuf-Line Braid Review 2024
Long Mike reply :
Last week, I had the opportunity of putting the new Tuf-Line braid through some of its paces. I spooled on about 175' of 30# line onto a Pfleuger Patriarch. I spooled it tightly and treated it with copious amounts of KVD line conditioner as I went.
When I got to the lake (Toledo Bend) I fished a shallow-running crank bait through the stumps with no apparent damage to the line. To say the least, I was impressed. Then I decided to give it, to me, was the ultimate test. I got into open water and turned off the centrifugal brake and the spool tension. Then, I gave the lure a mighty heave, and intentionally left my thumb off the reel. Needless to say, I had a bit of "professional overrun" on the reel. Lots of it! So, as most fishermen do, I began to peel off the offending line until I reached the backlash. Guess what? I never found one. The line peeled easily off the rod until I was able to remove the loose line, then I spooled it back on again. I tried time and again to produce the "backlash from hell," and the Tuf-Line refused to cooperate. When I got home I ran every inch of that line under a magnifying mirror and could find no damage to the line whatsoever. Well, I'm sold. As of now, the only braid that will ever go onto any of my reels will be Tuf-Line.
SirSnookalot reply :
I posted my results a few days ago after about a months use and using it nearly every day. With all due respect opinions and reviews sometimes are given from limited use and may not tell all of the story. Loved the 20# on my 5000 spinning reel at first but as time went on I was getting a lot line twist, as I would with any other line. As the twist continued the coating was breaking off from the end up to about 2' or so, an ugly and uncomfortable feeling so it's been replaced. In fairness I'm using this line with a specific lure type, nothing anyone would use for bass fishing.
The 12# supercast has been on a smaller spinning reel using primarily weightless flukes for about a month's use and also used mostly everyday. Taking extra in not allowing the fluke to turn over too much I've kept the twist down pretty good and the line has performed well. With some braids even on light spinning I've had a little bit of "dig in", nothing ever to be concerned about, but this line had no dig in at all.
Would I buy the line again?.........I already did and I received some 20# yesterday which I will be using on another set up strictly for my other lure type for other species, but I know what to expect.
roadwarrior reply :
We would like to hear from everyone who has tried the line, good or bad.
My experience has been exceptional. I might be a little too picky, but one
of my favorite attributes of the Tuf-Line is that the line is quiet. Kinda reminds
me of another product's motto: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant!
0119 reply :
Ive been using the 20# and I too like that its quiet. It acts more like mono than others and thats what I like about it most. But using uni to uni to the leader Im getting the coating to seperate or pull sort of like a fly line core and its sheath coating. I doubled the braid and its helped but now is starting to seperate behind the knot after I have to pull off of a snag. Still cant get it locally or at BPS.
J Francho reply :
We're talking about Supercast.
http://www.tuf-line.com/products_TUF-Lines_23.html
21farms reply :
i haven't gotten to use mine yet but i noticed the lower pound-test is nice and thin but the #15 supercast is about the same diameter as #20 powerpro and the #20 supercast is like #30 powerpro.
0119 reply :
So am I
J Francho reply :
On 4/5/2013 at 2:52 AM, 119 said:So am I
I was responding to a post about the other lines, that has since been removed.
Siebert Outdoors reply :
I'll be testing the spool I received this weekend.
fl_bass reply :
So far so good. I split the spool I had between the baitcaster and a spinning rod. It has been night and day from the mono (Momoi Hi-Catch) I had been using. Never used braid before but I am a convert now. Will probably be testing it with a leader this weekend.
Overruns on the baitcaster have been easy to fix and it has not gotten stuck at all. Just loosen the spool and pull the line out until it is clear. Mono would hang up on spots.
With the spinning gear I have not gotten one single wind knot. No loops on the spool. The green color matches my waters perfectly so I don't feel that I really need a leader.
I have been using the San Diego Jam knot to the terminal tackle and nothing has slipped out been using the same hook for ever a week and been fishing daily for 90 mins each day. Love this stuff.
OkobojiEagle reply :
On 4/5/2013 at 3:25 AM, J Francho said:I was responding to a post about the other lines, that has since been removed.
Don't you hate when that happens. 
oe
J Francho reply :
On 4/5/2013 at 6:38 AM, OkobojiEagle said:Don't you hate when that happens.
oe
Forgot to quote it!!!! 
OkobojiEagle reply :
Related but not quite... I will mail my 100 yd sample spool of 12lb SuperCast to whoever sends me a PM with their snail mail address, no charge, I'll eat the postage (within the lower 48 states). This line has been VERY LIGHTLY used, is in pristine condition and ready for you to pass judgement on it.
oe
The spool has been spoken for and mailed.
21farms reply :
On 4/5/2013 at 9:22 PM, OkobojiEagle said:Related but not quite... I will mail my 100 yd sample spool of 12lb SuperCast to whoever sends me a PM with their snail mail address, no charge, I'll eat the postage (within the lower 48 states). This line has been VERY LIGHTLY used, is in pristine condition and ready for you to pass judgement on it.
cool!
Hooligan reply :
Initially I was in love with it. Today, however, proves to be its demise. I broke off eleven jigs as well as six fish in a short period of time. Granted I was fishing shell beds, and it was a fairly abrasive sort of deal, however, I've not been impressed.
Now, take it out of that situation and put it on Table Rock fishing ledges and it is really dynamite. It's got great feel, and is very easy casting. It has excellent management on and off the spool, something I cannot say for many braids.
I promise to alliterate more when I have a decent Internet connection.
Triton Man reply :
I finally got a chance to test the 12# line a little bit. Only made a few casts with one lure but it does cast nice and the sensitivity seemed as good as regular braid. Pretty much the same as everyones first impression. Hopefully people will continue to post reviews after a few months use.
Capt.Bob reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 11:41 PM, 119 said:Ive been using the 20# and I too like that its quiet. It acts more like mono than others and thats what I like about it most. But using uni to uni to the leader Im getting the coating to seperate or pull sort of like a fly line core and its sheath coating. I doubled the braid and its helped but now is starting to seperate behind the knot after I have to pull off of a snag. Still cant get it locally or at BPS.
This has been my results, the 20lbs test trial I got went on a new BB1 Lews, I will fish it some more this week as I am fishing the Maumme river walleye run off Erie this whole month and with the extreme currents and tubid water running it through the rocky and boulder ridden bottom will be a good test. But I am concerned with the fraying above the knot but it seems to not affect it's strength, we will see what happens when I start fishing it, but off the deck it cast like a dream!
A-Rob reply :
I've really enjoyed Tuf Line as well. It beats power pro in price and no down side to it yet.
Doubled Over reply :
My test spool of 12# Supercast just came in... We'll see if it lives up to the reviews this weekend.
Capt.Bob reply :
I ran it tough today in the rocks and the one thing I don't like about it, it cuts into the spool on my BB1 worse than other 20 Lbs. lines I've used in the past. It continues to cast and run through the guides smooth as silk. I think it is fairly sensitive but I think it is a little lacking in the sensitivity dept. compared to other super lines in the 20 Lbs. range, I believe this could be due to it's larger diameter in the swift current of the river, I will continue my testing through the weekend!
SirSnookalot reply :
As with most things I prefer not to review any item with limited use. I've put this line thru it's paces 12# and 20# on spinning gear and as much as liked it at first that sentiment has waned a bit. Any line will twist with spinning gear, once this line starts to twist the coating breaks off. Not debating whether it loses strength but just the look of it made me quite uncomfortable. As Capt Bob says the line is very smooth and quiet too, I don't think that is enough of a game changer for me, I never minded lines like PP which probably will remain my go to line.
rockchalk06 reply :
The above is one reason I am waiting to
This is one of the reasons why in waiting to buy it.On 4/10/2013 at 2:55 PM, SirSnookalot said:As with most things I prefer not to review any item with limited use. I've put this line thru it's paces 12# and 20# on spinning gear and as much as liked it at first that sentiment has waned a bit. Any line will twist with spinning gear, once this line starts to twist the coating breaks off. Not debating whether it loses strength but just the look of it made me quite uncomfortable. As Capt Bob says the line is very smooth and quiet too, I don't think that is enough of a game changer for me, I never minded lines like PP which probably will remain my go to line.
What bothers me about people doing reviews so fast and reporting on the product is it takes time for the bugs to be worked out.
What bothers me even more is to have someone who is respected on these boards test it one outing, and because he didn't have a birds nest claim it's so great. Saying he will never use another braid again and is sold.
Long Mike reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 3:19 PM, rockchalk06 said:The above is one reason I am waiting to This is one of the reasons why in waiting to buy it.
What bothers me about people doing reviews so fast and reporting on the product is it takes time for the bugs to be worked out.
What bothers me even more is to have someone who is respected on these boards test it one outing, and because he didn't have a birds nest claim it's so great. Saying he will never use another braid again and is sold.
Well, it's been about nine months or so since I initially evaluated the Tuf-Line braid. Guess what? I have not changed my opinion one iota. It may be because I use copious amounts of KVD Line & Lure Conditioner that I have had very few problems with the line. Initially, I was surprised with the line twist on my spinning gear, but after several outings, and dragging the line behind the boat after the trip, that the problem went away, and the line started performing as what would be expected from normal braid, with no break-down of the coating. Further, several weeks after posting that I was unable to produce the backlash from hell, I was able to accomplish it. Generally, I fish with about a six-foot flouro leader on the end of the braid. Well, due to my own inattention, I threaded my line beneath the eye and through the foot of the the second-to-last guide on the rod. I don't care what knot you are using, the braid to flouro knot does not go smoothly through the foot of the guide. I made what I thought would be a long cast, only to see my lure land five feet in front of me - and my reel exploded with the worst over-run I had ever seen. Normally I pride myself on being able to remove back-lashes. In this instance it never crossed my mind. My Tuf-Line was toast and I knew it.
With the exception of only two light-duty trout rods, all of my reels, both spinning and baitcaster, are spooled with Tuf-Line. Yes, if you are not careful to thoroughly wet the line when tying a knot you can see the coating break up a bit, but, according to the manufacturer, that does not affect the strength of the knot. I wouldn't know. I have never had that problem.
Could it be that the KVD I use makes the Tuf-Line more flexible? I have no idea. All I know is that the formula works for me, and I would recommend it for you.
Jaheff reply :
Great review!!
rockchalk06 reply :
On 1/18/2014 at 1:08 PM, Long Mike said:Well, it's been about nine months or so since I initially evaluated the Tuf-Line braid. Guess what? I have not changed my opinion one iota. It may be because I use copious amounts of KVD Line & Lure Conditioner that I have had very few problems with the line. Initially, I was surprised with the line twist on my spinning gear, but after several outings, and dragging the line behind the boat, after the trip, that the problem went away, and the line started performing as what would be expected from normal braid, with no break-down of the coating. Further, several weeks after posting that I was unable to produce the backlash from hell, I was able to accomplish it. Generally, I fish with about a six-foot flouro leader on the end of the braid. Well, due to my own inattention, I threaded my line beneath the eye and through the foot of the the second-to-last guide on the rod. I don't care what knot you are using, the braid to flouro knot does not go smoothly through the foot of the guide. I made what I thought would be a long cast, only to see my lure land five feet in front of me - and my reel exploded with the worst over-run I had ever seen. Normally I pride myself on being able to remove back-lashes. In this instance it never crossed my mind. My Tuf-Line was toast and I knew it.
With the exception of only two light-duty trout rods, all of my reels, both spinning and baitcaster, are spooled with Tuf-Line. Yes, if you are not careful to thoroughly wet the line when tying a knot you can see the coating break up a bit, but, according to the manufacturer, that does not affect the strength of the knot. I wouldn't know. I have never had that problem.
Could it be that the KVD I use makes the Tuf-Line more flexible? I have no idea. All I know is that the formula works for me, and I would recommend it for you.
Now that's a review I would buy the line based on!
roadwarrior reply :
Great review!
KDW96 reply :
I myself have been really happy with the spool i recieved from tuff line. I used it all of 2013, with hardly any trouble. Id say any trouble was user error(too big of hurry to get lure in water)>. Like Long Mike, i make sure the line was good and wet when tying the not. It cast really well,and handled fish up to 7lb like a champ. I noticed the coating coming off at times,but has had no effect? Seems to have gotten better with time,as do others too.As far as being quieter? the noise from braid doesnt bother me at all. Will i buy it again-definate yes-when im done with the pwerpro thats on the other reels.
Question for Long Mike- The kvd line conditioner,do you put it on while spooling or just anytime/also have you used the Tuff Line (Hevi-core)? Kinda intrigue me.
FishinDaddy reply :
I have been using 50 lb supercast and 50 lb power pro super slick 8 since June. They are both quieter than standard. They both have coatings that break off around the knot that I don't like but have not broken. They both cast well in hot weather but not so much in the cold we had last week. The super 8 nested so bad I had to cut it off. I have decided to nix the super 8 and ordered a spool of standard 50 lb PP from Valley. I will run the Supercast vs the stardard PP for the next few months.
Long Mike reply :
On 1/18/2014 at 9:21 PM, KDW96 said:I myself have been really happy with the spool i recieved from tuff line. I used it all of 2013, with hardly any trouble. Id say any trouble was user error(too big of hurry to get lure in water)>. Like Long Mike, i make sure the line was good and wet when tying the not. It cast really well,and handled fish up to 7lb like a champ. I noticed the coating coming off at times,but has had no effect? Seems to have gotten better with time,as do others too.As far as being quieter? the noise from braid doesnt bother me at all. Will i buy it again-definate yes-when im done with the pwerpro thats on the other reels.
Question for Long Mike- The kvd line conditioner,do you put it on while spooling or just anytime/also have you used the Tuff Line (Hevi-core)? Kinda intrigue me.
KDW96, I use the KVD when I initially put the line on the reel, applying a couple of squirts every ten or so turns of the crank. I then try to remember to give the reel a couple of healthy squirts the day before I fish with it. As for the HeviCore, I have a spool of 50# but I have yet to try it out.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
I have the 15# supercast, and it is the worst braid I have ever used on a spinning reel. Horrible line twist, horrible casting distance, horrible sensitivity. Atleast it is strong. By the way, this is on a 2500 sized mid-priced shimano spinning reel.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
Tufline xp has been a different story though. A completely different story. I really like that stuff.
Hooligan reply :
On 1/19/2014 at 10:18 AM, Long Mike said:KDW96, I use the KVD when I initially put the line on the reel, applying a couple of squirts every ten or so turns of the crank. I then try to remember to give the reel a couple of healthy squirts the day before I fish with it. As for the HeviCore, I have a spool of 50# but I have yet to try it out.
I don't intend to belittle your experience, nor disregard it, in the following, however:
The inherent qualities of superlines, in this case a gel-spun polyethelene, completely disallow them to absorb a liquid. Any liquid. They're completely hydrophobic, 100% waterproof. There's no physical difference in performance of a braid that is soaked in KVD L+L to one that is not. Is it possible that it reacts with the coating and makes it somewhat easier to manage? I suppose that is a possibility, but on the whole, because it cannot be absorbed by the line there can be zero lasting effect.
Secondly I love standard Tufline XP. It's a great line in terms of braid qualities- but I hate braid. I fished the Tufline Super last year- you can have it. That stuff doesn't cast, it twists horribly, and has ZERO resistance to abrasion.
primetime reply :
anyone who is a power pro fan would most likely find that Tuff-Line Xp is every bit as good, and you can find it on sale for $18.95 for 300 yards and they make a 4 stand spectra multifliament which is exactly what power pro is, and the plus is an 8 strand. I believe that some of the xp is a 6 strand as they make both a 20lb 6 diameter, and a 25lb 6 dia which I have been using for a year and love it.
Keeep in mind, Tuff Line duracast was an Icast award winning line a few years back as it is not a braid, but a coated superline similar to the texture of Berkley Crystal, some Spiderwire and other PE coated Lines that are designed and optimized for spinning reels and usually not as thin. With that said, I have used both Duracast and Crystal in 6,10,14,20lb test & find that Berkley crystal to be much smoother out of the box, where Duracast is Priced great $300 yards for $14.99 and after you break it in, it is as good as any coated line......
I am looking forward to trying the new Tuff Line as I know the shop I work at on weekends is getting a large shipment in this week I believe. I am usually 1 year behind on tackle technology since I work for a liquidator, however I always have to order some new line and lures online and at my local Dicks sporting goods when they first come out. Right now I am a Tuff line Braid user, Berkley Crystal Fireline user for a few spinning rods, and really like the new yo-zuri Hybrid ultra soft Copylmer...I am over all the Fluorocarbons and using the savings to buy better quality tackle and lures, and Fluorocarbon LEader material, not casting line as leader...I beleive it makes a differnence. I do like the new Fluorocarbons that have hit the market in the last year as the first few 100% fluorocarbons I tried were Vanish, Fluorocast, and Invisx which I found to be Problematic in all cases....I really like the spider wire Flurocarbon, and Vanish was such a bad experience I still have doubts when I hook a good fish with flurocarbon because Berkley Vanish was not good line IMO, or maybe I had bad batches.....
Tuff line is made in Colorodo and They are a quality line, and I will take Tuff Line over Power Pro any day, since I know it is not being knocked off with fakes. I will use Power Pro Plus, and Daiwa Samurai when a sale comes my way, but going to seek out the new Tuff line as it has to be great.
SirSnookalot reply :
I don't get technical over anything, either I like a line or I don't. I have had very few problems with any braid except supercast. I put both 12# and 20# to the test over a period of time on spinning gear, 12# was for bass and 20# was strictly for barracuda. At first I liked the line, smooth, quiet, casted fine, but my opinion changed rapidly once line twist became noticeable. I didn't like the coating coming off, despite the claim of not losing strength I didn't trust it and always cutting back the ends, the coating and twist issue were my complaints. Knot strength seemed no better or worse than any other braid, the line itself I found to be weaker than PP, but in fairness it was strong enough. Catching 30-40# cudas in open water line strength is not an issue, knowing how to use your drag is. I just felt uneasy using the line and for my kind of fishing I have choices I'm more confident with.
RoLo reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 5:58 AM, Hooligan said:The inherent qualities of superlines, in this case a gel-spun polyethelene, completely disallow them to absorb a liquid. Any liquid. They're completely hydrophobic, 100% waterproof. There's no physical difference in performance of a braid that is soaked in KVD L+L to one that is not. Is it possible that it reacts with the coating and makes it somewhat easier to manage?
To disagree with that statement, is to defend a weak position.
Roger
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
Tuf line is better than PP imo. I had fraying problems with PP a lot.
related Fishing Rods Reels Line Knots topic
previous topic
most viewed Fishing Rods Reels Line Knots topic
© 2024 - fishing.qciss.net. All Rights Reserved.