diameter

[codsquad#1]

Starting to use braid on fixed spool now I have been buying the more expensive braid because of the low diameters any one recommend a cheaper braid whith same diameter as whiplash or power pro?

 

[rt6693]

Not sure if the diameters are similar but have you tried the Chinese stuff off eBay? I think it's called Dyneema pro

 

[mick dunn]

Berkley Whiplash 60lb is small diameter but quite expensive. I also use Spectra Chinese braid you can buy on e-bay. Diameter bit bigger but half the price and I have had no problems with it.
300M Agepoch Super Strong Dyneema Spectra Extreme PE Braided Sea Fishing Line | eBay

 

[Juliogeordio]

I bought my braid from eBay... Chinese stuff... It's been cracking mate... As goo as the stuff I've bought previously from over here. Order some, it's at least half the price. Had no issues using it and had quite a few fish !

 

[topbanana]

This is the stuff I use and its been brilliant.
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360652831394

 

[blanket]

just wondering, when you buy the braid from china/hong kong, as well as the price & the p&p, do you have to pay extra duty/import tax/delivery charge? i read you had to pay an extra £8 on top of the stated price. don't know if thats true or just a story put about by uk sellers!

 

[Lynnzer]

just wondering, when you buy the braid from china/hong kong, as well as the price & the p&p, do you have to pay extra duty/import tax/delivery charge? i read you had to pay an extra £8 on top of the stated price. don't know if thats true or just a story put about by uk sellers!

Customs do grab a package from time to time and charge VAT and import duty.
It's hit and miss. The packages I have had so far show the contents as being movie props.
Dunno why they chose that description for braid but customs aren't fools.
This is the warning on the suppliers site:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

I'm also a bit funny about buying from the .com rather than the .co.uk Ebay.

 

[blanket]

thanks for that, i'll give it a go, but knowing my luck i'll get stung!

 

[sammy talbot]

I think if the tax is less than £9 they waver it . I've had several small orders from Japan with no problems

 

[Lynnzer]

PM'd

 

[shaun]

I got some 50lb whiplash which is surpose to be 0.17mm diameter but when I measured it was 0.28mm, the same as some cheap 50lb power pro ive got from china...