What's Your Preference On Braid ? 2025
carlm01 reply :
Hello ,Looking for opinions on what you consider to be the best braid ,and why ?
ChrisWi reply :
Regular Power Pro or Sufix 832
Trey Harpel reply :
Been a power pro fan since they came out and were innovative textiles...
New seaguar Smackdown is some nice braid as well.
roadwarrior reply :
TUF-Line Tournament 8
Catch and Grease reply :
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=best+braid+bassresource
Google is your friend 
Darren. reply :
Regular Power Pro in 10 and 20 pound tests, yellow.
Why? Well, I've tried a number of brands and kept
returning to PP. Not that there aren't smoother lines
out there, or perhaps stronger...just that I am very
comfortable with what to expect out of the line.
Plus, braid is expensive, which is one reason why I
decided to stick with it...
J Francho reply :
I guess there's some intangibles about braid preference that only usage will bring about. I will say, while I've been pretty opinionated about what I like to use (Power Pro) I have tried quite a few newer name out there, and some notables: Kanzen, HeviCore, and Tournament * have been pretty good lines to use.
.ghoti. reply :
If you rip the arse out of your knickers, Kanzen is better for stitching up emergency repairs. Power Pro, on the other hand is better for sewing on buttons.
Neither is worth a sick monkey's flop for fishing.
J Francho reply :
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Neither is worth a sick monkey's flop for fishing.
I hate braid too, but it's on around half my rigs. Necessary evil for what I do. Sort of like drop shotting - I bet everyone thinks I LOVE it. I don't. It's like watching paint dry, but there's really no other way for some things.
hatrix reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 4:13 AM, J Francho said:I hate braid too, but it's on around half my rigs. Necessary evil for what I do. Sort of like drop shotting - I bet everyone thinks I LOVE it. I don't. It's like watching paint dry, but there's really no other way for some things.
That is how I feel about fishing things like senkos and stuff. I need to be pretty much constantly doing something. The whole approach of letting a bait sit for a minute or more at a time kills me. That is like a last resort for me and I have to be really desperate to catch something. I will say though I am not against doing it when I am targeting bigger fish since lots of times you almost have to. But I would almost rather catch nothing then sit and stich a jig or something for 1# fish.
J Francho reply :
I don't have a problem working slow, but some things are a snooze fest.
BassinLou reply :
The braid of my choice is Power Pro. Reason being: its really affordable, especially in Walmart. It casts very well and it's easy to manage. I am sure the other braids mentioned are probably really good, but with PP so readily accessible to me and i have such a good track record using it, i really don't see the need to change brands.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
I have been a longtime 832 fan, but am starting to like Power Pro a lot. It seems like it holds its colour better and is a bit smoother. They're both great lines though.
buzzed bait reply :
i like power pro myself. Don't think it's worth spending the extra $$ for the super slick though. suffix 832 is good as well, but something about the powerpro just feels better to me. aside from those two, i've only had experience with spiderwire invisibraid which i bought in a pinch one time. doesn't even compare to the PP or suffix, not terrible line, but not as good as the other 2.
War Eagle 44 reply :
My preference is also Power Pro. I do however think the price difference between PP and S8S is a worthy investment. I still use more regular PP than S8S but there are certain things that I much prefer S8S for over PP. P-Line also makes a nice braid. I'm excited to try their new 8 strand braid.
I've fished Sufix Performance and 832 and while there's nothing wrong with these lines at all I just don't enjoy using them. They never let me down while I was fishing them though.
I've also had really good luck with Spiderwire products. The most coming on Stealth. I also like their Invisibraid.
SunLine braid is also a very good line I just don't like the way it fishes.
annexation reply :
I've always liked Power Pro for many of the reasons others have already tossed out: It's sold all over the place and it's inexpensive by braid standards. I like the moss green color a lot for those times when I'm not fishing a leader - it blends in with the veg pretty good. The color holds for a while, too.
I've tried the Super Slick Power Pro and I'm not convinced it's worth the extra cost. Didn't boost my casting distant in any significant or obvious way and I'm not a fan of the white-green color.
Mike L reply :
Power Pro
First braid I ever bought, first braid I ever used.
See no reason switch now in my old age.
Mike
DFrench97 reply :
Power Pro has been my go to braid.
ChrisD46 reply :
What specifically is wrong with Kanzen ? ...I have some 8lb Kanzen braid on a 6.5" light action rod , a 1500 series Abu Garcia reel and use it with small lead head jig / grubs and beetle spins with a light drag setting , careful knots and it works fine ... Granted Bluegills are not peeling off line and rubbing against boulders or I would be using a FC line ...Your mileage may vary .
desmobob reply :
I like regular old Power Pro just fine. I put Sufix 832 on a couple of reels and I think it offers better handling; maybe less spool dig on baitcasters and less wind knots on light spinning gear, but I'm completely happy with Power Pro. And as others have said, it's affordable and easy to find.
Tight lines,
Bob
ww2farmer reply :
Power Pro............it's cheap, reliable, and available everywhere.
thehooligan reply :
I like pp, sufix perf, and the seaguar kanzen.
Jrob78 reply :
Sufix Performance Braid for me. I actually like it better than 832.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Lot of people like the Seagur Kenzen or Smacdown lines. I'm trying Spiderwire Stealth braid in #50 this upcoming year for flipping, frogging, A rigs and swimbaits. I'll let you know how it is and whether I decide to stay w/it or change brands.
BassinBobSmith reply :
Been a dedicated Power Pro user for years. The price is right, but it's a top notch line for use as well. I keep 8 and 10 on my spinning rigs and 50 - 65 on casting rods. Can't really say much about PP that's not already been touched on - casts great, strong, etc... I have used a few other brands but I've always come back to my PP. Can't go wrong with it.
21farms reply :
i started out using original power pro, tried a bunch of others and came full circle back to good ol' power pro. the only difference is that i only use power pro in white now.
BasshunterJGH reply :
Surprised no one has said FX2 yet...
Jaderose reply :
20 lb Power Pro Slick. Worth the investment from Regular PP? Don't know..don't care. Gives me confidence, I'm used to using it and my reels are dialed into it. I've never had it break and I've never had it come untied. I generally use a Fluorocarbon leader so I lose 6 ft of fluoro instead of 50 ft of PP if I get snagged beyond repair. Can't go wrong with the PP.
fisherrw reply :
Suffix 832
Bluebasser86 reply :
Sufix 832 or Performance Braid.
Angry John reply :
I like 832 after it has broken in, but not my favorite. Performance braid is good stuff and i have a bunch of it. I have this thing about liking sonic braid. I found a bunch of it very cheap on the auction site and it works well for me. 65lb on my frog rod and it is going strong for 3 seasons. I tried 20lb PPSS8 and i had fraying issues with it. It was very limp and handled amazing but would come appart. I have never liked the regular PP due to all the noise in the guides. There are a lot of good products out there and you will have to try a few out to see what suites you best.
IDUTBass reply :
50 lb green power pro on my setup and put 10 lb yellow power pro on my girlfriends spinning setup. It's helped her get better with line watching. I wanna try suffix though.
mprestonSEK reply :
Original PP for me
SirSnookalot reply :
All I want from braid is no memory and line capacity. Strength is no issue as just about all of them break well over the label, I rely on my drag to land fish not line strength. The only braid that I don't care for is Tuff line supercast. I've tried many of the popular brands, can't say I favor one over the other, I do buy original PP most of the time due to the price and convenience.
I only use spinning gear and braid is on every reel except one, that reel is not used for bass fishing. At present I'm using original PP, PP slick on 1, Fins on 1, Zebco on 1 which is thicker but have had no problems and I bought some US braid yesterday that I haven't used yet.
Diggy reply :
Sunline FX2
Patrick Morrow reply :
Power Pro Microfilament braid
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