Jigman braid

[Volvo]

Thinking of buying some of this Braid for offshore fishing, chasing the best for pocket price outlet in Australia ..
Anyone point me in the right direction??..

[Pistol_P]

Im not a fan of it at all.

I have heard many tales of unexplained breakages with the stuff and also witnessed some breakages myself.
I was running 80lb Jigman and I recently changed over to Tuffline for Jigging.

The tuffline for popping I rate highly and it has never let me down.

Pete

[PNG1M]

I used it consistently for 3 years chasing Black Bass when I lived in Papua New Guinea.

It was by far the best braided line I ever used and it did not let me down once.
So I stongly recommend it.

I've never used it in off-shore applications so can't comment there.
I know it's a bit pricey but there is variation depending on if you get the x4 or the x8. I've used both and the 4 strand is very good.

On the Jap Tack site they have it as YGK Powerhunter for US$19 per 100m spool (interconnected spools) and $5 postage to Oz per two spools.

[metaloid]

I needed some new braid myself lately, and to be honest at first I got confused by all the YGK offerings (Jigman x4 and x8, Ultra Jigman, Ultra Castman, Ultra Dyneema, Ultra WX8!).

After a bit of research I found that "nearly" every top-brand had some horror stories of breakage, but also have many experienced jiggers who swear by it! . So basically it's a case of playing the stats and hoping that luck is on your side!

I ended-up getting YGK Ultra Dyneema because it was 50% cheaper (on special) than the Varivas equivalent, and it "feels" great but of course I'm reserving my judgment until I get to test it out.

btw, I've read some very positive reports about Daiwa Saltiga boat braid, which is cheaper than the specialised brands.

[Volvo]

Reason for particular brand is the colour intervals for targeting the depth of certain species a tad more precicely..
Still after some sites that may suit the pocket ..
Cheers

[jtpython]

Got my last 2 spools of 300 m for $128 :80 lb x8
Tackleworld.
Has gotten a few different types but found the jigman to be the best for bottom bashing.THE First lot i got was on special for $75 but this lot was the normal price

Tackleworld

[BarraBandit]

Im not a fan of it at all.

I have heard many tales of unexplained breakages with the stuff and also witnessed some breakages myself.
I was running 80lb Jigman and I recently changed over to Tuffline for Jigging.

The tuffline for popping I rate highly and it has never let me down.

Pete

You dont need to like it... I can explain some breakages, people being careless when tying and therefore burning the line (doesnt seem like much but boy does it affect the line).

Its good braid, I use it myself. Just not the cheapest.


Cheers guys.

[Volvo]

Yeah JT , twice that price now..Will wait for my Mo catalogue n see what they have there ...No hurry fro the stuff, know Sydney tacle had the stuff for just over a $100 for 600 mtrs but outa stck at present..

[BarraBandit]

Thats a good price mate, jump on that one!

[metaloid]

I can explain some breakages, people being careless when tying and therefore burning the line (doesnt seem like much but boy does it affect the line).

Mate, when you have a $25-40 jig dangling at the end of your braid, trust me you get very very careful with your knots!

Of course 99% of breakages are at the knot, but when your 80lbs braid busts with less than 30lbs of drag, you have to think that a bad batch can be the cause.

Thats a good price mate, jump on that one!

I'm sure you're trying to be helpful, but you should let others decide how they part with their hard-earned $$$.

[Pistol_P]

Mate, when you have a $25-40 jig dangling at the end of your braid, trust me you get very very careful with your knots!

Of course 99% of breakages are at the knot, but when your 80lbs braid busts with less than 30lbs of drag, you have to think that a bad batch can be the cause.

I'm sure you're trying to be helpful, but you should let others decide how they part with their hard-earned $$$.

Very well said,
The busts I have seen arent due to bad knots I can assure you.

We tested numerous spools of jigman in the shop.....through a rod and scales on the other end....Most would bust at around 8kg.....and the stuff was rated 80lb...????....Possibly a faulty batch..???.....But that was enough for me.

The jigman ultra (white in colour) was much stronger and we struggled to bust it.

Anyway....Just my opinion.....But there is an easy way to test it.

Get the scales out.

Pete

[Volvo]

Just going to jump in on this thread fer a wee minute just to put my two bobs worth on why some braids do break,bust etc under load and i dont think it has as much to do with brand or bad batches as to the particular knot used to either tie the braid to leader or hook etc.
Some time back a few mates here got together to share knots relating to braid and must admit it was more to help this little ducky out with the braid knots more so than share knots ..One particular knot we found that did NOT!!!! break or let go was the double allbright and others DID!! either break under test or slip/let go.
And the cause to this may best be experienced by wrapping your handkerchief around a peice of braid held tightly and rubbing back n forth a tad fast ..tell ya what, wont take long to see how fast that braid parts. Friction or whatever the excuse causing it doesnt matter as the Braid does part just the same so maybe this has something to do with Braid parting or breaking under certain knots..
Happens with most brands too & dont seem to think it related to a bad run of the mill or whatever..
Just need to play around with variuse knots till you come to grips with what suits yourr purpose best.
Cheers