Braid?

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Braid?

#1 Post by wilky83 »

Going to invest in some braid for spinning for bass, pollack, macks and such can anyone recommend a good inexpensive brand?? Also could i use it as a main line for mulleting??
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Berkley-Fireline-Cr ... 7C294%3A50

Have a look at this stuff I have been using it for a year now for lure fishing and pike fishing. Haven't had much problem with it except a few wind knots which are easy to unravel if you are gentle with the line. I also have it well packed on the reel up to the rim with minor problems. It's supposed to be the same diameter as 4lb mono and it casts lure and spinners a long long way. I think that when you first get braid you have to be careful with it but after a few trips it seems to settle on the reel (memory). I wouldn't buy it in any of the tackle shops here as it is double the price (still robbing us).
Check out this knot for braid to mono also it hasn't failed me yet and is very small http://www.kayak-fish-florida.com/artic ... y_knot.htm

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#3 Post by Dave »

Personally my preference would be for PowerPro, I've been using it for a few years now and never had a problem with the stuff. I found it a little tougher and more durable than some other braids I've used in the past, it does loose its colour pretty quick but that doesnt affect it at all.
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#4 Post by teacher »

I also use PowerPro. I get mine from here:

http://www.fishingtackle-online.co.uk/

Never had a problem with orders.
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As soon as I run out of PowerPro I'l be buying Jerry Brown.
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Re: Braid?

#6 Post by fishermannum1 »

i also use powerpro, but i got this other stuff ( stonefisher ) to try it out and it is very good and inexpence, also got it in 30lb.....and its free p&p

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Professional-Tour ... 7C294%3A50
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#7 Post by wilky83 »

Thanks for all the tips lads great advice as usual, meant to ask what bs do i need is it a rule to go 20lb braid if using 10lb mono????
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#8 Post by sirfranny »

i use this stuff. only tried it a couple of times though so cant recommend it yet
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