kawapower Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Need to replace my lines and Need opinions as to what is the best braid to purchase, need 40lb braking strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawapower Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Don't all rush to answer lol. Sorted now with Power Pro 50lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongfarang Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Don't all rush to answer lol. Sorted now with Power Pro 50lb. Was hoping someone else would come up with an anwer, Fact is i tried maybe 20 brands of braid and found that in the heat of thailand they all have a life span of a matter of months before they start breaking,I use 50lb braid for lure fishing coz it cuts through the vegetable and 80lb for sport fishing, Still hav,nt found anything better than power pro but be prepared to replace it after some months or keep it in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawapower Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Don't all rush to answer lol. Sorted now with Power Pro 50lb. Was hoping someone else would come up with an anwer, Fact is i tried maybe 20 brands of braid and found that in the heat of thailand they all have a life span of a matter of months before they start breaking,I use 50lb braid for lure fishing coz it cuts through the vegetable and 80lb for sport fishing, Still hav,nt found anything better than power pro but be prepared to replace it after some months or keep it in the fridge. My last Power Pro was on the reel for well over 1 yr and was still fine, I now have 50lb Dark Green Power Pro excellent line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbkk Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) I usually use Berkley whiplash but also power pro. They seem identical from experience. I've had terrible experiences fishing braid on pay lakes though, Every time another angler had a fish it would run through my floating braid. Either I had to reel in or untangle my line from theirs. That was fishing with a float. It's not too bad for bottom fishing but the braid is still floating gradually back up to your rod at the bank. An angler fighting a fish near your rod can still tangle with the braid. Back leads are an option but it's too much hassle for me. I swapped to spooling 50% braid and 50% 70lb mono, joined with a braided FG knot. Edited July 16, 2012 by jackinbkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsokolowski Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I use power pro for bait fishing and bottom fishing (from a boat) here in Hawaii. It is not quite as hot here as in Thailand but I have never had an issue with heat issues and line failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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