braided line???

[fishingguy28]

hey guys i traditionally use power pro as my braided line but was wondering if anyone has any other fav's that i could try out.... it's gonna be used for flipping and pitching so i'm looking in the 50-60lb rating....

 

 

thanks

 

 

appreciate the info

 

need info asap... gotta tourny this weekend!!!!

[Uncle Buck]

I use Tuffline XP, i've only used it up to 30lb test though... I've never had a problem with it, and find it doesn't fade or leak color on you like power pro... plus it's cheaper then power pro also...

Edited September 27, 2007 by Uncle Buck

[Garry2Rs]

All the major line brands now have a braided line in their roster. I suspect many of them are made by Western Filament, who makes Tuf Line XP. That company makes everything from sewing thread to rope, and used to package about three different braided lines under the Tuf Line brand. I don't know if they still do or not. Originally, Power Pro was smaller in diameter, for a given pound test, than the Tuf Line products. My understanding was it was wound under tension to more tightly compact the fibers. When Western Filament introduced XP is was the same diameter as Power Pro and in use, I couldn't find any difference between them. Tuf Line was cheaper in Canada, but the same price as Power Pro in the USA. I have used the Spiderwire Stealth and thought it was about the same as Tuf Line...I would stay away from the cheaper lines like Gorilla Braid, I didn't have good luck with it or the old Berkley Fusion.

Garry2r's

[Guest mistyriver1]

I use the 65# Tuf line on one of my musky rods and like it.

 

You may also want to look at the Bass Pro Braid, I like it as well.

 

PowerPro is still my fave though but the other two brands I mentioned are cheaper.