What Is The Best Braid? 2024
bassin' 4 life reply :
So, I really like braid, I hate mono, but I can't find a braid that I can trust and rely on, and I am tired of buying expensive line that does not last, (and loosing lures).
So far I have tried spider wire: it frayed and broke, power pro: tangled so often that in two or three months I could only cast fifteen feet, stren sonic braid: frays and breaks.
So, any suggestions?
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks.
Tywithay reply :
Daiwa Samurai, Sufix 832, or Sunline FX2. If you're fishing near rocks, docks, or trees, braid will fray very quickly. It has very little abrasion resistance.
ZB85 reply :
Sunline FX2
SirSnookalot reply :
On 7/4/2014 at 11:29 AM, bassin said:So, I really like braid, I hate mono, but I can't find a braid that I can trust and rely on, and I am tired of buying expensive line that does not last, (and loosing lures).
So far I have tried spider wire: it frayed and broke, power pro: tangled so often that in two or three months I could only cast fifteen feet, stren sonic braid: frays and breaks.
So, any suggestions?
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks.
Don't know what your problem is but it isn't the brand of braid you're using. I've used most brands both in fresh and saltwater, have not experienced any problems like you are, I fish 7 days a week. I generally use PP, don't endorse it over any other, it's just reasonably priced and very convenient to buy.
jaysen reply :
i stick with power pro. havent had as many issues as with other brands.
ColdSVT reply :
Ive used a lot of em over the years. Power pro and seagaur smackdown tournement braid are two of the best imo
JaxBasser reply :
Suffix 832 and Power Pro Ss8 are the best I've used. I've heard great things about Daiwa Samurai but I haven't tried it yet.
fhsfish reply :
Power pro super 8 is my go to
ww2farmer reply :
If you can't get Power Pro to last more than a couple months something tells me you may have other issues. I have Power Pro on some of my reels that is 2-3 years old. I am not saying it's the best, but it works for me.
BadBassWV reply :
On 7/4/2014 at 8:00 PM, ww2farmer said:If you can't get Power Pro to last more than a couple months something tells me you may have other issues. I have Power Pro on some of my reels that is 2-3 years old. I am not saying it's the best, but it works for me.
What he said.
I have Power Pro on all my reels. I haven't re-spooled in 2-3 years. Before you invest in anymore braid, you need to find out what your doing wrong.
robster80 reply :
sunline fx2
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Sufix 832
Smokinal reply :
On 7/4/2014 at 2:48 PM, SirSnookalot said:Don't know what your problem is but it isn't the brand of braid you're using. I've used most brands both in fresh and saltwater, have not experienced any problems like you are, I fish 7 days a week. I generally use PP, don't endorse it over any other, it's just reasonably priced and very convenient to buy.
On 7/4/2014 at 8:00 PM, ww2farmer said:If you can't get Power Pro to last more than a couple months something tells me you may have other issues. I have Power Pro on some of my reels that is 2-3 years old. I am not saying it's the best, but it works for me.
Yup yup, I've tried a lot of brands and so far, Power Pro Super Slick is my favorite. You didn't mention if this is on a spinning setup or a baitcaster. If it's on a spinning setup, are you closing the bail by hand? If not, get into this habit. It has stopped all line twist for me.
If it's on a baitcaster, what lb line are you using? You may be using too small a line and having digging issues.
I literally get years and years out of my braid.
new2BC4bass reply :
I agree. Not the line. There are other problems. As mentioned braid is not abrasive resistant so if fishing in rocks and such use a leader. Sudden stops will snap the line. No idea what pound test you use, but I have snapped a 1/2 oz. jig off on 30# braid when the line wrapped around the rod tip and I didn't notice. My brother-in-law fishes strictly spinning reels and strictly the older PowerPro. He loves it. Don't think he has ever lost a lure with it. Also check the rod's guides for any rough spots.
Had to change my 40# Sufix Performance after 5 years due to line twist after spending 6 hours throwing a spoon tied direct. I will use a swivel if the chance to fish the same lure comes up again. Five years sounds like a lot, but the reel didn't get used as often as what many on here get to fish. However, it was performing great until the spoon incident.
nascar2428 reply :
My first brand of braid was Zebco omniflex, never experienced the problems you are describing. I now have Power Pro and Stren Sonic on my spinning reels, still not having those problems that you have described. If you are using a spinning reel here are a couple of tips.
Use some type of backing and make sure that the line is tight on your reel. You can do this by tying your line around a stationary object, walk the line off until you come to your backing, then increase your drag just a little and slowly reel in your line.
Do not over fill the spool, leave about an 1/8".
Always stop the line just before it hits the water and close the bail by hand, this should reduce wind knots tremendously.
FishTank reply :
Not a big fan of braid but I like power pro out of what I have used. I would stay away from Spider Wire braid, horrible line
After reading your post, I am wondering and just suggesting, that if you are losing lures and fraying line, you may need to find a better knot and a pair of sharp scissors. As far as the knot goes, I find that the a Uni knot works best but most importantly, you wet it before you tie it down.
CJV reply :
BEST = SUNLINE FX2 & SX1
WORST = SUFFIX 832
POWER PRO IS GOOD TOO
Kevin22 reply :
On 7/4/2014 at 11:29 AM, bassin said:So, I really like braid, I hate mono, but I can't find a braid that I can trust and rely on, and I am tired of buying expensive line that does not last, (and loosing lures).
So far I have tried spider wire: it frayed and broke, power pro: tangled so often that in two or three months I could only cast fifteen feet, stren sonic braid: frays and breaks.
So, any suggestions?
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks.
I have tried spiderwire (threw it out after 1 day), fireline (same thing), Stren super braid (was a little better, but pretty rough), power pro (was great for years, got 2 bad batches this year that wind knotted every cast), sufix 832 (using it now, great stuff!), Nanofil (good), and power pro slick 8 (just tried it, no opinion yet)
So overall, power pro worked great for me for years until I hit those bad batches this year which put me off it for good.
Tried sufix 832 in 30# green on a casting reel and it is great, very strong and nice and subtle. Lo-vis green color, and it has faded to near white already.
Have sufix 832 in 6# (similar in breaking strength to PP 10#) on a spinning reel and it is also great. Have had it on there since spring and the color has not faded at all, this one is neon lime color.
Have nanofil 10# on another spinning reel and it is pretty good stuff. Much stiffer than true braid, but it seems to be pretty strong and pretty sensitive. Haven't used it a whole lot this year yet.
I just spooled up last night with 65# power pro slick 8 in the green color on a frog rod. Seems to be rounder than orig power pro, and with a few practice casts in the back yard it seems to cast well.
bassin' 4 life reply :
Wow, thanks for all the replies. I use spinning gear, 20lb sonic, the tip guide on my rod had tons of grooves in the plastic. I am pretty sure my knots are not the problem. I do fish around docks, wood, and lily pads all the time, so what do you recommend for a leader?
So here is what I did and did not like about the braids I used:
Power pro: It did not cast very well, I could not cast any weightless bait, but that was about it.
Stren sonic: I like it because It casts very smoothly, and it is easy to use, not sure why it's fraying, probably the guides.
Kevin22 reply :
First you need to replace that tip, braid ate it and it will continue to fray your line until you replace it. Get a higher quality tip that will be "braid safe".
I very rarely use a leader, when I do its seaguar red label. The last trip out I was throwing a weightless finesse worm on the 10# nanofil and the first cast I had about a 15-16" fish slam it right at my feet. I let him turn and set the hook (not that hard really) and the shock broke the leader in an instant. I cut the leader off and fished straight nanofil the rest of the time and caught a couple more. They didn't seem to shy off it, came right up and slammed it. This was in water of 5-6' of visibility so not dirty at all.
Catch and Grease reply :
My favorite braid is power pro super 8 slick, I like suffix preformace braid too
Mattfrom_NJ reply :
momoi diamond
PAGreg reply :
Using smackdown this season and loving it.
Fisher-O-men reply :
As soon as I saw that you are experiencing tangling with PP, I immediately thought, " he is using spinning gear". It has already been mentioned to close your bail by hand. That will help. But you also need to visually inspect your spool every cast or two to make sure you have not developed and loops standing out from your spool. If you are occassionally casting out ugly snarles, it probably started with a simple loop on your spool.
Smokinal reply :
Your grooved eye is your main problem without a doubt. That will fray braid in a pair of seconds. Next, do learn to close your bail by hand. Not exactly sure why it works...it just does.
And finally, make sure you're not overfilling your spool. A too-full spinning spool will pour off line and make a mess.
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War Eagle 44 reply :
On 7/4/2014 at 11:28 PM, FishTank said:I would stay away from Spider Wire braid, horrible line
I 100% disagree with this statement. I'm running Spiderwire braids on 3 different reels and I've not experienced a single problem yet. I'm using a different braid on each reel, all in 50# test. One is spooled with Stealth, one with Invisibraid, and the third with Ultracast Ultimate braid. All three have been fine, no breakoffs or premature fraying, no knot slip, no mysterious casting issues, they have performed just as well as most of the other brands I've fished. My all time favorite brand is Power Pro (original and S8S) with P-Line Spectrex being a very close second. I've tried lots of different braids From SunLine to Sufix and plenty in between and I can't find anything wrong with Spiderwire. Especially the Invisi and Ultimate.
Fresh spool of 50# Ultimate ready to go.
WRB reply :
What rod and reel do you use? Your problem is damaged guides, you said the tip has grooves!!! Hairline cracks will fray braid and you need to check each guide with a cotton Q-tip, if the cotton snags or you see a crack/groove replace the guide. Your spinning reel bail roller could also have damage, check it!
The line isn't your problem!
Tom
tcbass reply :
+1 for Power Pro.
I have the original Power Pro on my first baitcaster, a Plueger Patriach that I bought 6 years ago. It gets heavy, yearly use and I've never had a problem or a line break.
I am going to try the Power Pro Super Slick 8 for my two new spinning reels this week.
bassin' 4 life reply :
I think that instead of replacing the tip I will get a new rod because this one is just a $20 cheepy from the grocery store. I have the Cabala's pro guide pg2000 spinning reel, it's a good reel, I like it.
tcbass reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 11:08 AM, bassin said:I think that instead of replacing the tip I will get a new rod because this one is just a $20 cheepy from the grocery store. I have the Cabala's pro guide pg2000 spinning reel, it's a good reel, I like it.
Probably the best thing you can do. And then get good line.
LMB KING reply :
Suffix 832 is the best braid. Period.
BadBassWV reply :
What is it that Makes the Suffix 832 the best braid Period ??
Hogsticker reply :
I've always been pleased with with Sufix Performance Braid.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
Sufix 832 is by far the best I've used..
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
How can you say that unless you've used all the braids in the world??On 7/5/2014 at 11:15 AM, LMB KING said:Suffix 832 is the best braid. Period.
Careful with the superlative words...
Capt.Bob reply :
I have not used the Diawa braid, but have most others 832 is the best I have found, and is the roundest line available, this line is the smoothest Braid running through the guides of your rod that is made today. It noisy when you have a load on it, but I kind of like the whine. The best thing about 832 Sufix is it's abrasion resistance, it is better than a lot of mono lines and far better than any other Braid. I used Fireline for years with it's flat shape and drag through the guides because of the ability to hold up on rocks and timber without abrasion problems. For me this is very important as gravel rocks and boulders are what I fish most times. I have a few places that slate and sharp rock is common, both these lines are the only synthetics I have found to take this kind of fishing without fraying and cutting frequently. This is real world proof, but there are more than one test you can find on line and unless these two lines aren't used, they always are the top lines when tested. Fireline Braid and Power Pro I would never again waste my money on and would never recamend it after using so many others, and in abrasion test never fair well, but they are appropriately priced as they are among the cheapest name brands you can find.
Your problem is going to plague you with any braid, guides have to be good, and today most any rod from any reputable maker will have guides that will hold up to any braid, but dime store rods are not going to make many happy, for any purpose.
dodgeguy reply :
i've used a boatload of different braids since the early 1990s and the best ones i've found are Berkley trilene professional grade, suffix 832 and powerpro super slick 8.sufix 832 gets it on abrasion resistance but berkley professional grade is quieter imho. you would do well with any of these.
LMB KING reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 10:02 PM, aprw1 said:How can you say that unless you've used all the braids in the world??
Careful with the superlative words...
Are you assuming i haven't tried them all?
Capt.Bob reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 6:07 AM, LMB KING said:Are you assuming i haven't tried them all?
I am almost certain he would never assume there is anything you haven't tried, most of us would never think that,,,that have read your post,,, after all period says it all,,,,, Thanks for the assurance, 
Catch and Grease reply :
Power pro S8S is the best braid. Period.
BadBassWV reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 6:07 AM, LMB KING said:Are you assuming i haven't tried them all?
I'm gonna go ahead and assume that you haven't used them all. Now what is it with Suffix 832 that makes it the best period??
Arv reply :
I've liked regular power pro, super slick and suffix 832 the most so far.
Code54 reply :
I just spooled my spinning reel with Cabelas version of Power pro and tried it out. Cast like a dream, no knots, no loops, smooth long casts and the knots held tight. Really liked it and am going to put it on some other reels shortly.
Montanaro reply :
It appears to me that the question that should be asked is what is the worst braid.
roadwarrior reply :
Give TUF-LINE a try
http://www.tuf-line.com/
Kevin22 reply :
Oh my, I forgot about Tuf-Line! I got on a promo they had, free 150 yard spool for the price of shipping (like $7). That stuff was by far the worst braid I have ever used. Stiff as wire, roughest braid I have ever used, loudest braid I have ever used, very poor sensitivity as compared to other braids, and broke very easily for being 50# compared to other braids. I should also say that it faded to white in about 20 casts (gave me nice moss green colored guides though). That stuff was TERRIBLE!
tcbass reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 9:07 AM, Code54 said:I just spooled my spinning reel with Cabelas version of Power pro and tried it out. Cast like a dream, no knots, no loops, smooth long casts and the knots held tight. Really liked it and am going to put it on some other reels shortly.
Is it Power Pro?
One of the Cabelas employees was showing me the Cabelas Daiwa reel and said same reel as this but we put the Cabelas name on it and it's $50 cheaper.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 10:09 AM, Montanaro said:It appears to me that the question that should be asked is what is the worst braid.
Worst Ive used strength wise Kanzen 15#.
Worst Ive used noise wise Sufix Performance 20#
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 2:47 AM, dodgeguy said:i've used a boatload of different braids since the early 1990s and the best ones i've found are Berkley trilene professional grade, suffix 832 and powerpro super slick 8.sufix 832 gets it on abrasion resistance but berkley professional grade is quieter imho. you would do well with any of these.
Just scored some at Gander on sale plus 25% off right around $11.20 will see how it works out.
PPS8S is the quietest Ive use so far. To me quieter equates to smoother.
Code54 reply :
On 7/7/2014 at 12:53 AM, tcbass said:Is it Power Pro?
One of the Cabelas employees was showing me the Cabelas Daiwa reel and said same reel as this but we put the Cabelas name on it and it's $50 cheaper.
Im not sure if it is exactly the same or not. The employee I was talking with said he used it a lot and never had any issues so I figured I would give it a shot seeing it was a few dollars cheaper. I am really impressed how easy it is to cast and the fact I had no issues with it coming on or off the spool.
I JUST ordered some 8 pound power pro for my wife's reel so I will have to look at the two closely when it comes in. Would have bought more of the Cabelas line but was not near the store and the shipping made it more than the Power pro in this case.
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