are there any 4lb braid lines out there that are reasonable. i have been using Berkley Nanofil, that is expensive stuff, plus now Berkley has discontinued it, looking for a more reasonable alternative
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are there any 4lb braid lines out there that are reasonable. i have been using Berkley Nanofil, that is expensive stuff, plus now Berkley has discontinued it, looking for a more reasonable alternative
chet
I like Power Pro Slick 8 in 2 pound diameter
Have you looked at Sufix Nanobraid? They have it in 4lb.
Chris
Also, Varivas (Crappie.com sponsor) has a high quality 5lb braid. Avani Light Game I think....
check out their website for options Avani Light Game Super Premium PE X4 - VARIVAS
Hi ChrisQuote:
Originally Posted by NCkenner
that line looks interesting. have you ever tried it, is it smooth coming thru the eyes. i have tried some braids it is not smooth.
chet
I haven't tried either of those as I seldom fish with braid. I'm a line watcher and high vis yellow mono is my favorite. Several years ago I tried Sufix 832 braid for bass fishing. I liked it alot, but it only goes down to 6 lb test so I didn't mention that because you wanted 4lb. Order the things you're interested in through Amazon and send back what doesn't fit your personal feel. Returns are free.
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Originally Posted by chetc
I’m guessing that you want to stay in the domestic offerings. I’ve used Sufix Nanobraid in two pound and it’s tougher than you would think and casts real nice. I’ve caught 5 lb cats and LMB up to 3 1/2lbs. The smaller diameter the better the casting. Tough stuff too. Not nearly as easy to break like the Nanofil was. I’ve taken that off of all my reels that had it. I firmly believe that if you try a spool of it, you’ll like it more than you ever thought you would.
I’m using a lot of Varivas braid, also tougher than I thought it would be. I have about 5 different kinds up to 8 lbs and have nothing bad to say about it. The 4 lb master super premium PE in .15 diameter is rated 4 lbs and has helped me wrestle some big tilapia without breaking. It’s pricey but lasts a couple of years or more if kept out of direct sun while it’s stored. With any of the small braids I use a leader for abrasion resistance and ease of retying. Hope you find what you need, holler if I can help.
Nothing casts like the Nanofil but anything is tougher. Just broke too many times for me.
I use 5lb PP in Hi Viz yellow, 2lb neon green Amazon braid, and good ole 3lb Fireline Crystal.
This is my go to also, after trying all brands I like this in Moss color the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
I don’t see how y’all handle that tiny braid.
I’d have so many knots and be saying words that would embarrass a sailor.
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I love the 5lb cortland master braid
hi charman03Quote:
Originally Posted by Charman03
actually i never heard of that line, will check it out, is it as smooth as Berkley Nanofil and how is the casting distance
chet
I agree with Skeet on the quality of Varivas braid.
Try the Kastking silky 8 6lb braid. It's .10mm and smaller than 2lb mono at .12mm. I havent used 4lb braid since its is smaller than a thread it may be invisible to most people. Attachment 462926
in my opinion it’s the best braid out there. Cortland is kind of a more trout/fly fishing brand but the master braid is excellent. Order straight from cortland it’s free shipping and they are pretty fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by chetc
the 5 lb braid is equivalent to less than 1lb mono and cast really well.
the 8lb braid I think is equivalent to 2lb mono.
I’ve caught panfish and 5lb smallmouth on the 5lb with no problem
There’s braid, and there’s braid. Japanese premium braid is far superior to most US domestic market braid. Varivas….a site sponsor…..makes some of the finest braid you can buy. If it says it breaks at 5.6 pounds that is what it breaks at. US market braid will break way above its rating, sometimes double it’s rating. Varivas Infinity PE X8 in 5.6# test is round and casts great, and it breaks at 5.6 pounds. The diameter of this line is 0.074mm. I am using several types of Varivas braided lines. One I use is the Double Cross hybrid braid. It is mixed with Ester line and it actually sinks. Varivas makes some of the finest fishing lines there are….their nylon and Ester lines are second to none.
Regards
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To add to the other Varivas comments: Their finish on their lines is markedly/noticeably smoother than others.
drives me on the short ride as well .....:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenLine
BUT I need the way over the breaking point thing , just saying .....:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
The PP moss green is great line but I can not see it to tie or observe, they seem to quit making white so trying yellow but will look at the Varivas and Cortland mentioned in this thread. Will say the white power pro was much tougher than nano, cast slightly shorter.
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Originally Posted by GreenLine
I can't see it either but catch a ton of fish with it so all my rods are tied in the shop before leaving out. So not just the fine line becomes a problem but my fingers are rough so while trying to tie a break-off back on in the boat with the wind blowing, the line sticking to my fingers, and visibility issues it's frustrating to get a knot tied. But I catch a Ton of Crappie on it, not the worst thing to put up with in Life.
I can’t expand on what Alphahawk said. Most of my reels now carry a Varivas line and most of it braid. Yes it has a different personality but not anything I can’t deal with, and I have many of the same issues already spoken of. Fact is that it’s smaller and casts better and is stronger for it size than any I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a bunch of em. There’s a few domestic that will do but I haven’t found anything that compares with the Varivas. Price is a point but I replace it so rarely that it’s not an issue in my opinion.