Braid

Post by **J_T** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:43 pm

I was wondering what the stren superbraid is like? I want to give it a try.What do you gusy think? any feedback would be great thanks
JT

Post by **Scum Frog** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:53 pm

This will be my third season with Stren SuperBraid spooled up and I love it.

Post by **muskymatt** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:38 pm

Scum_frog

Nice new handle and logo

Post by **painter** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:47 pm

Hey guys:

Just remember it's all in the SPECTRA FIBER. Made by BASF or 3 M or one of those companies.....

ALmost all the top braids have it.......it's all the same essentially with just a few "tweeks" from each company........

I spooled 3 separate rods with 3 diff. braids this past summer. I couldn't see any diff. But then ....that's just me.

Tim

Post by **BBRich** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:14 pm

Well I can say this, I made the jump from Power Pro to Spiderwire Stealth and it is SO much better.. I will never touch a spool of Power Pro again!

I have heard a lot of good things about the Stren Superbraid as well and will be giving it a try this season.

Post by **Spence Scout** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:30 pm

Ive used all kinds of braid and I fish alot with the product. Ive used stren super braid, berkley fireline, gorilla braid, spiderwire stealth, spiderwire fusion, and the orignal spiderwire.. Only one braid stands out and thats Power Pro..

These are the reasons..

One it doesnt lose its colour as fast. It has no stretch, its tough as nails, its meant ofr toughness and strength. They make it up to a 100lbs or more so you nkow its a successful selling braid for all fishing purposes. Stren i wasnt pleased with pay an extra $2 for a quality line that I think youll enjoy more. It doesnt fray either like fusion, firleine or the other braids. Ive gotten snagged and pulled the boat to the destination its been snagged in. Like I said its tough as nails. However dont go doing that lol. In some situations I veseen the rod has broken fisrt before the power pro has.. Youll never regret it man. Its the line I count on the most these days

Post by **BBRich** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:14 pm

Odd Spence Scout, not trying to argue or anything but in my experience Power Pro has lost it's color quickly and frayed much faster than Spiderwire Stealth. I also found it has a higher diameter, lower knot strength and I've broken off 30lb Power Pro on logs believe it or not.

I used to swear by the stuff but since I bought the Spiderwire Stealth, I haven't looked back. That's just my own experience though.

Post by **painter** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:30 am

I use Power Pro on my frog rod. Once whilst fishing i snagged that little froggy on a HUGE log. The metal eyelet attaching the line to the HOOK inside the frog BENT & SNAPPED before the Power pro did !

That's a fishing fact !
haha

T

Post by **Scum Frog** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:21 am

The fact is you will have fans of all the different popular braids. In reality they are all good, but people like certain aspects of each line. Try one till you find one like!

I have tried a number and have settled on the Stren Superbraid. as well as the no-stretch, it has held it's colour and shape very well.

MuskyMatt...thx !

Post by **Lunkerlurker** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:13 am

For me it's PowerPro, Spiderwire Stealth then Stren Superbraid, in 50lbs.

PowerPro:
Pros: slicker than the others, rounder 4 carriers
Cons: Color fade so is the coating

Spiderwire Stealth
Pros: r than the others
Cons: Color fade, flat - 3 carriers

Stren Superbraid
Pros: rounder 4 carriers
Cons: Color fade, noisier

I did use all of them for flippin/pitchin and all of them works ok, no breakage issue like Spiderwire fusion

LL

Post by **HogHunter** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:15 am

I agree with Spence, but I have to say that the longevity of the Power Pro (in my experience) seems to be better than the rest. I use it on every outfit I own and for every method of fishing. Never broke off, don't think I've ever even lost a lure. ( knock on wood!)

Post by **eye-tracker** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:47 am

I switched from PowerPro to P-Line Spectrex IV because the coating is more durable. The coating is what gives the braid added strength, smoothness and water resistance.
Mind you I am a bit of a control freak when it comes to line and dive curves for trolling

-et

Post by **dana** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:52 am

I tried alot of them..they all seem to have their strong points..
i have had bad spools of em all..
i kinda like fins prt ...
and i'm back onto fireline
for anything cept
froggin and pitching..

df

Post by **steve-hamilton** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:57 am

Ive used all kinds of braid and I fish alot with the product. Ive used stren super braid, berkley fireline, gorilla braid, spiderwire stealth, spiderwire fusion, and the orignal spiderwire.. Only one braid stands out and thats Power Pro..

Spense, try Fins PRT.

You wont go back to Power Pro, except in 65lbs plus situations.

Post by **Spence Scout** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:23 pm

Ive used Fins too lol.. Not a fan.. Choosing a braid is like choosing a favorite reel brand its a personal choice. However I will not ever switch from powerpro its reliable..

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