SPRO Braid

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#1 Post by **enoonan001** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:03 pm

All,
Been using SPRO braid recently as it was recommended to me.
However it is now destined for the bin having lost two decent lures, one of them my new TH Shallow.
I had two snap offs, which has not happened to me before, right at the swivel before the fluro. Both times there was a small wind knot on the spool that I had not spotted.

Anyone had any similar experience with SPRO Braid or with other braids?

Any recommendations for a decent 20/25lb braid?

Cheers

Eoin

#2 Post by **roryodonnell** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:04 am

Sunline Castaway 1.2 for 20lb - which is perfect for bassing. You could go up to 1.5 25lb, but there is no real advantage, the 1.2 is 100% perfect

#3 Post by **zeke** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:39 pm

roryodonnell wrote:Sunline Castaway 1.2 for 20lb - which is perfect for bassing. You could go up to 1.5 25lb, but there is no real advantage, the 1.2 is 100% perfect

Where can you buy locally here in Ireland? Thanks.

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#4 Post by **enoonan001** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:03 pm

Thanks roryodonnell.
Most appreciated.

Eoin

#5 Post by **cod chaser** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:38 am

Daiwa j braid get it from fishermans source in the us. Cheap postage & only takes 5 days. Have been using it this season for lure fishing it's as good as power pro.

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#6 Post by **enoonan001** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:40 am

Thanks Cod chaser

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#7 Post by **shortcircuit** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 1:25 pm

I used J Braid this year also -the 20lb for bass it was really nice, smooth and cast well. I used the 50lb on the boat no issues

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#8 Post by **enoonan001** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:00 pm

Thanks Shortcircuit

#9 Post by **Crevan** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:37 pm

I know nothing about Spro but felt I had to post...
Three of our group bought j braid at the beginning of the season. None of us are using it now. It deteriorated very badly to the point that it broke in your hand with little force applied. It resulted in lost fish and plugs. 3 different spools and the same result. It lasted only a few weeks. Bear in mind we fish more than the average angler. My opinion....avoid

I'm using Sufix 832 now. Its not as silky as the fancy Japanese braids but its thin enough and its strength is excellent. Id recommend it...Ill be using it again.

#10 Post by **enoonan001** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:55 pm

Thanks Crevan.

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#11 Post by **keithmc** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:25 am

I agree with crevan... sufix 832 is pretty good and it's not overly expensive compared to some. It's wonderfully thin and very strong. I had a spot of bother trying to land a big shore Pollack a few weeks ago and got the braid wrapped around some rocks. Afterwards I could see where it was damaged but after pulling for several breaks since, it still hasn't given way. But I really should change it at this stage

#12 Post by **shortcircuit** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:27 pm

Crevan wrote:I know nothing about Spro but felt I had to post...
Three of our group bought j braid at the beginning of the season. None of us are using it now. It deteriorated very badly to the point that it broke in your hand with little force applied. It resulted in lost fish and plugs. 3 different spools and the same result. It lasted only a few weeks. Bear in mind we fish more than the average angler. My opinion....avoid

I'm using Sufix 832 now. Its not as silky as the fancy Japanese braids but its thin enough and its strength is excellent. Id recommend it...Ill be using it again.

I will say - I would not get out I'd say a quarter as much as crevan so his opinion should carry a lot of weight here

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Mullet Purt · #13 Post by **Mullet Purt** » Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:59 am

I have used Daiwa J Braid this year and it gave me no hassle at all. Well worth the money.

#14 Post by **Steve** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:46 pm

Suffix 832 can't be beaten on a quality price ratio. It's reliable,knots well, lasts a long time and whilst it certainly is not the best braid on the market, it's superb value given it's relatively low price.

#15 Post by **enoonan001** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:31 pm

Thanks for all of the replies guys.
I think the local tackle shop has Suffix 832 so might give it a shot.

Eoin

Mullet Purt · #16 Post by **Mullet Purt** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:10 pm

Crevan, I have had the same problem and I could not get my head around it. I actually recommended J Braid earlier in this thread and as soon as I did it started to cause me such problems. I really should have read this thread again before starting my own earlier. I am leaning toward the Sufix Pro 8 myself. Great comment, thanks.

Crevan wrote:I know nothing about Spro but felt I had to post...
Three of our group bought j braid at the beginning of the season. None of us are using it now. It deteriorated very badly to the point that it broke in your hand with little force applied. It resulted in lost fish and plugs. 3 different spools and the same result. It lasted only a few weeks. Bear in mind we fish more than the average angler. My opinion....avoid

I'm using Sufix 832 now. Its not as silky as the fancy Japanese braids but its thin enough and its strength is excellent. Id recommend it...Ill be using it again.

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