Braid help.

[Nooo Fish]

I'm going to try braid on my penn surfblaster 8000 this weekend. Will any braid do are some better than others?

 

[mardenq]

i use power pro om my 8000 reel and ultima braid on my 7000.id say the power pro is the better of the two

 

[Nooo Fish]

Cheers. What BS would I need 30 lbs?

 

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i've used allsorts but can recommend berkley crystal 30lb with 80 braid as shocker (use 8turn grinner on the thin line 4turn on the thick). i've had no problems!

 

[Thunderpants]

Power Pro Super 8 (8 strand braid) has a rounder profile than the normal Power Pro (4 strand) so does not dig in or air-knot as much. I use 0.28mm (44lb) and it's strong enough you don't need a shockleader with 5oz/6oz leads never get a crackoff. I prefer the bright yellow one as its easier to see.

 

[Nooo Fish]

Power Pro Super 8 (8 strand braid) has a rounder profile than the normal Power Pro (4 strand) so does not dig in or air-knot as much. I use 0.28mm (44lb) and it's strong enough you don't need a shockleader with 5oz/6oz leads never get a crackoff. I prefer the bright yellow one as its easier to see.

Thanks. I think ill try that one. Easier than tying a leader on. I don't use heavier than 6 oz weights so should be ok.

 

[Thunderpants]

This is the cheapest place to get it in uk Power Pro Super 8 Slick Line at low prices - Askari Fishing Tackle Shop but I think they have a £40 minimum order. The 0.32mm one is only £13.99.

It's also cheap from USA on ebay and arrives in just over a week.

 

[Nooo Fish]

This is the cheapest place to get it in uk Power Pro Super 8 Slick Line at low prices - Askari Fishing Tackle Shop but I think they have a £40 minimum order. The 0.32mm one is only £13.99.

It's also cheap from USA on ebay and arrives in just over a week.

Thanks again. I've been looking on eBay and its not cheap is it.

 

[Sea_Troot]

a lot of the power pro from ebay is snide m8, its best to stick to the stuff well known dealers sell.

 

[ozzy37]

i got some cheap stuff off amazon the other month and it aint went wrong yet. was only a few quid too for 300m

 

[mackem_steve]

So when buying braid is it the diameter I'm looking out for ? ( lure/spinning )

 

[marco1967]

wont really matter on a fixed spool id imagine , its a multi where a bigger diameter works better.

 

[mardenq]

i buy of this guy on ebay and not had a problem.sure its the real power pro not snide
POWERPRO fishing braid - 500yd 53lb YELLOW POWER PRO | eBay