| I was recently in need of some fishing line for a | | | | look and feel, except for the varying colors which |
| new reel I acquired. In the past my fishing has | | | | are generally white, green, or yellow. Braided lines |
| been done with monofilament but I have heard | | | | feel smooth as you run your fingers up and down |
| some great things about the new "super lines" and | | | | them but don?t be fooled, they can tear you up |
| I thought I would give one a try. I should add that | | | | in no time at all. |
| in the past I have not been impressed with braids | | | | When it comes to diameter the lines are similar as |
| but companies are constantly improving their | | | | well. Some are smaller than others for the same |
| products so I decided to give it another try. | | | | pound test but the differences are minor. Because |
| The most appealing factor of braided lines is that | | | | the lines were so similar the deciding factor |
| much more line can be put on a spool due to its | | | | became value alone. |
| thin diameter. I like to use low profile bait casting | | | | This to me is how many yards of line I can get in |
| reels which only hold approximately 100 yards of | | | | the pound test that I want. What I wanted was a |
| 12 lb test monofilament. What I went looking for | | | | line that was approximately the same diameter as |
| was a braid that was not only strong and thin but | | | | 8 pound test monofilament. I like to have as |
| one which also cast well and that could keep a | | | | much line on my reel as possible without creating |
| good knot. | | | | too many backlashes and this seems to be the |
| So the search began: I went to my favorite local | | | | optimal compromise. |
| sporting goods store and stared in amazement at | | | | After looking at my options I decided to try |
| the different lines offered. It was nothing new for | | | | PowePro. The spool I chose contained 150 yards |
| me, I shop there often and have been down that | | | | of line. Power Pro makes larger spools but I felt |
| isle many times, but there are just so many lines | | | | more line was unnecessary. Many of the other |
| available today. What I wanted to compare was | | | | companies, which charge more for their spools, |
| price, diameter, lb test, amount (yards), and the | | | | come with less line (125 yards or even 100 yards |
| look and feel of the different braided lines. | | | | of line was not uncommon). |
| Generally speaking, all braided lines have the same | | | | |