What Braided Line do you use 2024
MBG3 reply :
Recently had some 40 or 50lb (can’t quite remember) Original Power Pro that had been on about a year or two accidentally hit the motor cowling and backlashes BAD... so I just cut it off. Never had a single problem with it. So I went to buy the new power pro v2 super slick in 65lb and it was backlash after backlash unless you really kept your thumb on it and you couldn’t bomb a cast real hard or it would dig and knot up. Is this because it’s 65 lb braid vs 40 which is what I was used to?
Has anyone got any recommendations? Thinking about trying the Berkley X9 braid or going back to original 40 lb power pro.
Pickle_Power reply :
I've had issues with Power Pro. I like Sufix 832. It's more expensive, but ends up costing you less if you don't have to strip off yards and yards due to backlashes and wind knots.
Team9nine reply :
Original PP or 832. I prefer the former, but don’t have any real complaints with the latter.
Tizi reply :
Power Pro for sure
fishballer06 reply :
Suffix 832
Pline TCB
Sunline FX2
RichF reply :
Sunline FX2 is the best braid I've used.
MN Fisher reply :
Never had a problem with original Power Pro.
MBG3 reply :
What do y’all think of the Berkley braided line? I know that from experience the make excellent mono just not sure about the braid
Mike L reply :
Have use original PP for years and never had a reason to change.
Mike
MBG3 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 1:05 AM, Mike L said:Have use original PP for years and never had a reason to change.
Mike
Agree with you should have kept the original I am thinking
Catt reply :
flatcreek reply :
832
the reel ess reply :
Regular PowerPro. There's probably something I'd like better, but it took me a while to settle on PP and I'm happy with it.
FishinBuck07 reply :
I use the Power Pro Super Slick ( the original) haven't had any problems with it at all!
Yumeya reply :
I like 8 carrier braids.
The ones I use most are Sunline Xplasma, Pline TCB 8 and if I need a quick fill and don't have time to
order the other two I will go with 832.
WRB reply :
Original FINS quite PVC coated and color fast.
Tom
boostr reply :
PP 50lb and PP Slick 8 20lb
GreenPig reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 1:00 AM, MBG3 said:What do y’all think of the Berkley braided line? I know that from experience the make excellent mono just not sure about the braid
Power Pro (50 & 65) for baitcasting and Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 (10 lb) on spinning. The Ultra 8 is strong, cast great, and behaves well on spinning tackle. It also handles abrasion better than the original Fireline also.
Smalls reply :
Either 832 or power pro. Prefer 832, seems to work a little better for me. But if PP’s on sale, or 832 is sold out, I’ve got no issues filing up with PP
MBG3 reply :
Do y’all have any comments on which is less to deal with as far as knotting up or digging into the spook? Would 40 lb be easier to deal with than 65 lb
HeyCoach reply :
50lb Power Pro for my frogging on baitcaster.
10-15lb Spiderwire Stealth for finesse on my spinning gear.
long island basser reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 1:05 AM, Mike L said:Have use original PP for years and never had a reason to change.
Mike
Same here ! ????
APK62 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 2:25 AM, WRB said:Original FINS quite PVC coated and color fast.
Tom
How about Windtamer?
Boomstick reply :
For thicker braids, I usually use 8 strand braid, often Daiwa's J-Braid.
For 15, maybe 20lb or less, a 4 strand braid such as original power pro is generally good. They're a little more abrasion resistant, especially with thinner line. I really like Sunline's SX1 12lb for finesse fishing (the same diameter as most 15lb braid), but it's very expensive. On the flipside, it's pound for pound the most abrasion resistant braid I've ever used, even if I call it 15lb.
LonnieP reply :
50 lb Smackdown. I only use braid for frogs.
livin2fish reply :
If it were for spinning instead of baitcaster, I'd also recommend Fins Windtamer. However, no reason it wouldn't work on baitcaster. I was using 30# Power Pro original and had no problems with it. I switched to Super Slick. Didn't like it. My perceived issue was that the line stuck to itself when wet causing overruns.
WRB reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 7:17 AM, APK62 said:How about Windtamer?
WindTamer is made for baitcasting reels according to Fins. I started using 60# Fins PRT in the late 80's for off shore big game fish as back up line to increase spool capacity on Penn 30 Int'l, 400 yds of braid with 100 yd top shot of Soft Steel Coploymer line for Marlin, my light tackle outfit.
I have a large 2,000 yd spool of 60# Fins and started using it for flipping tulies at the Delta and grass mats at Clear lake. I treid Daiwa Samurai 20 lb braid on a spinning reel and learned the color dye ran and faded, Fins color doesn't run or fade so I was surprised. I simply don't like using braid with a leader on fresh water reels.
The spool of Fins I bought in the late 80's is good as new and doesn't seem to wear, keep usiing I am gone.
Tom
jimmyjoe reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 7:29 AM, Boomstick said:I really like Sunline's SX1 12lb for finesse fishing (the same diameter as most 15lb braid), but it's very expensive. On the flipside, it's pound for pound the most abrasion resistant braid I've ever used, even if I call it 15lb.
I'm gonna try that. I have a love/hate relationship with braid, and this year it's been more hate than love, mostly because of abrasion. I figure the line that meets my needs is out there somewhere, I just have to keep buying and testing, and buying and testing. (You realize how many lures I could have bought for that money? ????????????) jj
ClintIsKING reply :
I use 40lb Power Pro on my baitcaster. I use it for anything top water mainly, spinnerbaits, whopper ploppers, frogs, etc. If for some reason I throw a t-rig or wacky on this setup, I'll throw a leader on but that is rare.
Boomstick reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 8:15 AM, jimmyjoe said:
I'm gonna try that. I have a love/hate relationship with braid, and this year it's been more hate than love, mostly because of abrasion. I figure the line that meets my needs is out there somewhere, I just have to keep buying and testing, and buying and testing. (You realize how many lures I could have bought for that money? ????????????) jj
I can't speak for the higher test line but I don't think you'll be happy with this one. With many braided line, you can frey the line pulling out a small tangle with your fingernail quite easily but I've never had that happen with the Sunline, which is the only lighter braid I can say that about.
jimmyjoe reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 8:35 AM, Boomstick said:I can't speak for the higher test line but I don't think you'll be happy with this one. With many braided line, you can frey the line pulling out a small tangle with your fingernail quite easily but I've never had that happen with the Sunline, which is the only lighter braid I can say that about.
You say you don't think I'll be happy with SX1, or you do think I'll be happy with it? jj
ww2farmer reply :
Original Power Pro
It is not the latest and greatest braid, it doesn't have any fancy coatings or anything else.
But it is: affordable, reliable, readily available, lasts forever and performs well.
Boomstick reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 8:50 AM, jimmyjoe said:You say you don't think I'll be happy with SX1, or you do think I'll be happy with it? jj
I mean I think you'll be happy with that one. I think I was going to write I don't think you'll have any problems with it but got lost mid thought 
jimmyjoe reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 9:34 AM, Boomstick said:I mean I think you'll be happy with that one.
Thanx
On 5/22/2019 at 9:34 AM, Boomstick said:. I think I was going to write I don't think you'll have any problems with it but got lost mid thought
Believe you me, I understand that. jj
APK62 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 7:57 AM, WRB said:WindTamer is made for baitcasting reels according to Fins. I started using 60# Fins PRT in the late 80's for off shore big game fish as back up line to increase spool capacity on Penn 30 Int'l, 400 yds of braid with 100 yd top shot of Soft Steel Coploymer line for Marlin, my light tackle outfit.
I have a large 2,000 yd spool of 60# Fins and started using it for flipping tulies at the Delta and grass mats at Clear lake. I treid Daiwa Samurai 20 lb braid on a spinning reel and learned the color dye ran and faded, Fins color doesn't run or fade so I was surprised. I simply don't like using braid with a leader on fresh water reels.
The spool of Fins I bought in the late 80's is good as new and doesn't seem to wear, keep usiing I am gone.
Tom
Thank you Tom for clarifying. 
GeekFisher reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 1:00 AM, MBG3 said:What do y’all think of the Berkley braided line? I know that from experience the make excellent mono just not sure about the braid
They start offering the X5 at one of our local small tackle shop and I like it so far. Spooled a few baitcasters with it. It is also cheaper than other brands.
I'm actually trying to find a chinese bulk replacement with large spools so it gets even cheaper 
keagbassr reply :
832 is my personal favorite but I'm ok with sufix performance or spiderwire stealth.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 2:25 AM, WRB said:Original FINS quite PVC coated and color fast.
Tom
I have Original PRT, Windtamer and 40G to try after reading Tom's recommendation awhile ago. They are offered in several colors. Which is nice for us sight challenge people.
I've used and liked Sufix 832 and Performance. Original PowerPro is noisier thru the guides than Fins or Sufix. Nothing wrong with it otherwise. A brother-in-law uses 40# Original PP on all his spinning reels...the only type of reel he uses.
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