braid - Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice

compleat tangler · 24th April 2008, 08:34 AM

just wondered what type of braid is popular out there. also what breaking strain and diameters and for what uses. I have some 22lb breaking strain which is the same diameter as 6lb line but thought a slightly thinner one might be of more use for bream and skimmer fishing, cheers all.

Oneabung · 24th April 2008, 09:53 AM

The 10lb stuff is fine + alot thinner than your 22lb one.

billynobites · 24th April 2008, 11:02 AM

I use Drennan supper specialist sink braid 8Lb stuff had no problems with it, seems to sink better after a couple of uses. Had the 6Lb stuff before that but my line clip cut it up a bit, still not figured out how it happened, as I never had that problem when using nylon with the same reel.
I use it on the river only as my club does not allow it on its waters for fear of lifting the scales of the fish.
Have to say I think it is great on the river.

tk · 24th April 2008, 11:53 AM

I've a couple of spools with 6lb and 10lb - Berkley Fireline

Berkley - Braid - Poingdestre's

Used it for medium/long range bream/skimmer fishing on bomb and feeder.

As BillyNoMates says, needs using a few times to help it sink quicker

But no need to strike, just lift into the bites

jethro · 26th April 2008, 02:49 PM

Think my braid is Genasis 8lb but its been on my spool for so long I can't remember but it's very good stuff only 0.6 diameter I only use it for skimmers though.