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Location: Pewaukee | Any opinions on line? I have been using Cortland Masterbraid in 80# (bronze color). It seems to be good, I have not lost a bait or a fish due to the line. I saw the new Power Pro Zero Impact, but it might be too new for any reviews. Possibly Super Slick 8? |
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Location: Aurora | Why get squirrely with what's werkin?
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Location: Pewaukee | If there is something new and better I am all for trying it.
If I never tried anything new I'd still be using Trilene XL ( not that there is anything wrong with that) but now I use Vanish and like it much better |
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| I use 80lb super slick. Knots are easy to tie, and it's quite through the guides. I have zero complaints. |
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Location: N.FIB | I like masterbraid also but try different lines every year,power pro slick is good,grand slam,and daiwa samuri has been good also but not used as much as the other two mentioned,I hate how the Cortland frays easy which is why I try other lines.I use 80lb test in all lines I try on my casting setups |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | I used to use power pro but made the switch after loosing a brand new shallow raider on the first cast and it wasn't a backlash. Now I'm using cortland masterbraid, just like you, and I haven't looked back. The cortalnd is a little thicker then power pro but I actualy like that as it makes getting out backlashes a heck of a lot easier. I used to have to cut out a lot of backlashes with powerpro but haven't cut out any with cortland. |
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| I like SpiderWire Stealth. I have been using it for years and have had no problems with it! |
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| Suffix 832 Best braid I have ever used. From 6lb all the way to 80lb. |
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Location: Detroit River | If it ain't broke don't fix it. If you're happy with the Cortland then stick with it. I've been happy with my 80 Lb. Power Pro so I'm not going to change it. |
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Location: Duluth, MN | I'll second Suffix.
Tried power pro but it is too loud and holds too much water. Maybe the newer stuff is different but i've never had the desire to switching back. |
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Sunline FX2. Far superior to anything built currently, stays round, doesn't fray, doesn't bleed and doesn't hold water because the weave it too tight. Every person I know that has tried Sunline, has said they will never go back to the braid they thought was "the best". |
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Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN | X2 on the suffix
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Location: Aurora | Backtroller - 2/24/2014 10:11 AM
If there is something new and better I am all for trying it.
If I never tried anything new I'd still be using Trilene XL ( not that there is anything wrong with that) but now I use Vanish and like it much better
Keep hearin good things about the Hi Seas Grand Slam Braid.
Anyone hear otherwise since S. Heiting began running it instead of PowerPro? |
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Location: Sycamore, IL | I spooled up a couple reels with Sunline FX2 and it does seem like a great line. I've used Cortland bronzeback for years with zero issues...lots of good lines to chose from today. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | Will, have you tried that sunline in the heat of summer, on a speed reel, reason i ask is i tried that blue power pro stuff that doesn't hold water on my tranx a couple summers ago and hated it since after a couple days it is such "dry" line it burned my thumb...imo water that holds a little water casts better into the wind...i always drop my rod tip into the water to keep my line wet and it backlashes less and casts better imo. I'm a big fan of Bronzeback for that reason..holds just enough water for me... |
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Location: Minnetonka | You're going to get a million different suggestions here. The main thing I value in a braided line is durability with absorbency coming in 2nd and cast-ability 3rd. With all of these things considered, I've found that Sufix Performance Braid in 80# and 100# to be superior to Cortland, Tuff Line, Power Pro and Spider Wire... and I've used them all. |
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Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN | Yup once again x2 for the suffix |
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI | BNelson - 2/24/2014 4:34 PM Will, have you tried that sunline in the heat of summer, on a speed reel, reason i ask is i tried that blue power pro stuff that doesn't hold water on my tranx a couple summers ago and hated it since after a couple days it is such "dry" line it burned my thumb...imo water that holds a little water casts better into the wind...i always drop my rod tip into the water to keep my line wet and it backlashes less and casts better imo. I'm a big fan of Bronzeback for that reason..holds just enough water for me... Yes and no I haven't had any thumb burning problems in three seasons. The difference is that the Sunline is dry because it has a tighter weave not because it has a smooth coating. The surface of the Sunline and the Cortland appears very similar when new, in time the waxy junk wears off the Cortland but and the line starts to open up and fray. Most manufacturers use something to fill the voids in the line that are inherent of their weaving process. This keeps the line appearing round when new but as this wears off the line becomes more oval to flat on the spool. Because Sunline doesn't need to use anything to fill the voids, due to weaving under high pressure, the line remains round. The other brands also use their filler to help color the line so you'll see rapid fading and I'm sure we've all experienced green stains... |
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| Mason Tiger Braid! Very pricey, But the best line (by Far) that I have ever used! |
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Location: N.FIB | I tried that sunline last summer,casted great and no backlashes but it was very loud line coming through the guides,could probably spook a fish. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Sufix Performance Braid, not 832 gets my vote. |
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Location: Lake County Illinois | Cortland Masterbraid Bronzeback has been great for me also with no issues. |
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Location: Planet Meltdown | I use Power pro and Suffix 832. I prefer Suffix though as it seems slicker and holds less water than Power Pro. |
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| Cortland bronzeback is a good line.. i hated the 832 Sufix.. wanted to like it but don't get a backlash or you may just have to cut it all off. Bleeds all over too. Since trying Cortland and grand slam, its become 2 that i prefer over the other. |
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Location: NoDak | Hated power pro years ago, bought better reels and tried again, it casts smooth and doesn't have resistance as for the super 8 I saw the tip 20 feet or so has small freys much much sooner than the regular power pro and just the benefit of not feeling the line "growl" through the eyelets isn't worth it to me . Now I love power pro use it on all 10 of my bait casters even bought some in the 1500 yard spools |
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| Been using Hi-seas grand slam braid for the last 3 seasons have been very happy with it.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com |
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| Spiderwire Steath - broke a few times for me, and lost 2 lures on casts.
Power Pro - works fine, but frays and holds a lot of water, and bleeds green at first.
Power Pro Slick - better than Power Pro, I've never had problems with it but I've heard some that have.
Cortland Masterbroad Bronzeback - I'll let you know in a few months, I'm trying it out this year (mainly due to recommendations out here)
Power Pro Zero Impact - no idea, never heard of it until now. |
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Location: Wisconsin | Ray Fuller - 2/25/2014 12:47 AM
Cortland Masterbraid Bronzeback has been great for me also with no issues.
Always has worked well for me, so I stick with it! |
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| Hi seas grandslam or power pro in 80# have been both very good for me.
The hi-seas is easier to get backlashes out |
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Location: MN | After having mutliple issues with PP I switched to Suffix last year and I was impressed. I am going to be trying Cortland Bronzeback this year as well. |
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