Braid

Gazz

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I have never tried braid but heard good things about it. There are many different types but which is best for wrecking & what strain. I know people have different preferences but i will go for the cheapest whether from the local shop, ebay or just a google.

Thanks
 
I was talking about the same thing mate (Link) and I think the general consensus on this forum is 55lb dynon 3000 is the proverbial K9 love blobs! I'm going to get some this week and hopefully try it this weekend (weather permitting).
 
I have just really started using braid this year for boat fishing. After using mono you will be suprised how you can feel all the little knocks and some big ones hopefully. Berkley whiplash 45lb .15mm is what I use but it is a bit expensive, around £23 for 300yd. I could probably do with upping the poundage a bit .


Seen this on Fleabay DACRON FLUORO BRAID 500M 50 LB BREAKING STRAIN on eBay (end time 09-Sep-10 12:55:59 BST)


Seems quite cheap, I am tempted to give it a shot, probably can't be worse than mono.


Jonny:)
 
Well I've just got myself some Tigrex 60Lb 0.30mm Dyneema. What size leader do you think I should put on the front (30lb mono about 12ft)?
 
ive been using dynon 50lb which has excellent abrasive qualities, made the change about 4 months ago and not looked back, the feel is second to none even when fishing at 250ft.

one thing to keep in mind when using this strength line is not to use your multiplier to get out of a snag, use a bar or stick wrapped round to take the strain of rod and reel, i use flourocarbon hook link 30lb with it so if anything is gonna break its gonna be the hook link.
 
one thing to keep in mind when using this strength line is not to use your multiplier to get out of a snag, use a bar or stick wrapped round to take the strain of rod and reel.......

Nice tip there mate, looks like another use for the priest!:D
 
berkley fireline whiplash

berkley fireline whiplash

berkley fireline or whiplash i wouldnt use anything else nice thin diameter great feel cant go wrong
 
Well a nice combo as i expected, I have heard a bit about the Dynon but nowhere has it on 300yd or longer spools.

Johnny_s, I wouldn't recommend getting that off Ebay, my mate went for that & it is thick. It is nothing like the pic. I know braid is braided fine string or whatever but this stuff is not much different than string & not coated like what i have seen lads use on the boats
 
Cheers M8 thats just the sort of feedback I was hoping for. Have chickened out of Buy it Now a few times, must trust my instinct in future :D
Well a nice combo as i expected, I have heard a bit about the Dynon but nowhere has it on 300yd or longer spools.

Johnny_s, I wouldn't recommend getting that off Ebay, my mate went for that & it is thick. It is nothing like the pic. I know braid is braided fine string or whatever but this stuff is not much different than string & not coated like what i have seen lads use on the boats
 
Cheers for the info lads, i'm going for 55-60lb, anybody know anywhere online to get any of it cheap?

Cheers
 
I got some Berkley whiplash 50lb braid, what a total load of crap, took it off after a couple of trips and binned it, yet i love the fireline from them.
 
http://www.walkersoftrowell.com/ind...ufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Found with a quick google but I haven't used that site myself.

As Steve said earlier £18 in ID fishing (Byker) if you can get there.

Cheers for the link, Anybody tried the Dynon 3000 XFC as this comes on the larger spools

Also looked at the Berkley big game braid here:- https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/berkley-game-braid-300yds-p-4196.html if anybody has any info on this
I.d says they do stock Dynon 3000 in 500yd spools for around £40 but have none.
 
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I have never tried braid but heard good things about it. There are many different types but which is best for wrecking & what strain. I know people have different preferences but i will go for the cheapest whether from the local shop, ebay or just a google.

Thanks

i picked up some fladen briad 55lbs for £6 From a car booty its great stuff .45
It's £19 in boyes i've used it out on the boat and would pay the £19 for it you can feel every knock.
 
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