hey guys i have recently had the urge to try some braid on my baitcasters. i have an abu 6600C4 and another abu 5600C4. im kinda stuck between 3 or so braids, they are the platypus super braid, bionic braid, fireline or even spiderwire. i will probably want 20lb or so. what two do you think would perform the best i.e. casting, strenght, durability, thickness of line etc. i forgot to add that i will be chasing bream, barra, barracuda, and other types of fish lyk that. thanks.
Last edited by Jono757; 22-04-2007 at 08:13 PM.
Hi Jono....personally i cant go past Finns braid....little bit more expensive but worth it ..well thats my opinion anyway..
i dont want the expensive braid just yet, im just trying out a few cheaper brands to see what braid is like and if i like it i will opt for the more dear stuff later.
Fins is an inexpensive braid as is tuffline, there are lots of decent mid range braids on the market suitable for what you want. One of them that isn't suitable is regular fireline. its is far to stiff and thick. I would recommend either tuffline, fins or maybe the platypus for your application.
Mate I've got 30lb Platypus on my 6500C4 and find it's good. Got 30lb Fireline on a 6500C3, and it's not as good, being too stiff. I don't know about the other brands or the newer Fireline though.
Cheers
ok thanks guys. im goin to my local bait and tackle shop tomorrow to look at the prices. i will look into some super braid and either the tuffline or finns.
id suggest at looking at ebay or mo tackle for braid as i have found most tackle shops to be far to expensive
i dont buy anything off the internet.
go the Fireline good price and works well.
I recently purchased braid made by Cortland....was a lot cheaper...so i thought i would buy some and try it...seems to be ok...suppose i will just have to wait and see how it wears over time...
give some Ande braid a go i have used and had no problem with it
im goin to have a look at the selection of braid that my bait and tackle store can get in and decide from there.
fireline seems to work better on spinning reels
SALTIGA SENSOR -accept no subtitute - when you wanta land every fish you hook up........
Well that's my opinion
yer yer it expensive but you get what you pay for yo....... buy cheap buy twice.
FINS..... its awesome pure braid
Not enough time in the day, to many spots to fish!
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