Need Help Please Braided fishing line

Hoosier · May-12-2009, 07:39 AM

I have used mono line forever and I am looking to change to braided line. What is the best brand out there that will hold a strong knot when tied. All suggestions welcome.

dtf · May-12-2009, 07:48 AM

JB LINE ONE

wifitunaguy · May-12-2009, 08:34 AM

I really like the blackwater 16x but it is pretty expensive... JB if your on a budget...

Lou W · May-12-2009, 09:55 AM

Depends on what your using it on. For a baitcaster I like Samurai. bigger stuff Suffix. I also have Tuff Line on some things and knots are knot a problem there either.

Keta · May-12-2009, 10:34 AM

JB Line One is what I prefer. As for knots, I'll assume you are fishing Indiana, a double uni works well to attach mono to Spectra.

gonzo25 · May-12-2009, 10:42 AM

i like power pro, as for knots... i know how to tie a lot of them, but only use three. most dependable and easy to tie is the palomar

Jighead · May-12-2009, 11:47 AM

I like Power Pro for my baitcasters and JB or Izor for offshore stuff.

Hoosier · May-12-2009, 11:49 AM

What would you use for surf fishing? The same?

mickeysindahous · May-12-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoosier

What would you use for surf fishing? The same?

Surf I'd got with 40# Samurai Braid (equivalent 8# diameter). Then just throw on a flourocarbon leader of whatever you're fishing for. I usually throw on a 10lb-12lb leader when targeting halibut.

I've used Power Pro but I don't like it for baitcasters because it's got a film that tends to stick and minimizes your casting distance (it's also kinda FLAT so it cuts into itself when reeled under pressure, like when you've got a big fish on).

My second favorite is Suffix Performance Braid. More economic and handles just fine! The reason I prefer Samurai is because it's thinner than comparable braids and it also casts SMOOTHER.

Good luck finding that braid!! Don't forget to stock up on flouro leaders too.

Hoosier · May-12-2009, 12:31 PM

Thank you for the help. I use a mono leader with two bait hooks and a 2 oz. weight for the surf. I ususally end up with sharks or pompano when fishing with shrimp.

PCH · May-12-2009, 12:44 PM

JB, or Izor. Power Pro does cast a country mile but its load and its life is not as long.

REK · May-12-2009, 01:09 PM

JB, offshore. Sufix Performance Braid, small stuff, levelwinds.