Braided (Spectra) Lines

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Found this small write up about braided lines including talking about Momoi's new braid and thought it was quite useful, depending how objective it is.

Two firms were most responsible for bringing Spectra to the fishing community. PowerPro essentially offered their high-end kite line to fishermen. That's a fine line for bottom fishing, but left much to be desired for folks wanting better knots, less abrasion and for use as a backing. Izorline was the other pioneer in the field, offering a line better suited to what we needed in terms of thin diameter, high test and long life.  Since those early days other manufacturers have entered this field, most failed miserably offering a coarse line that proved difficult to work with. Jerry Brown was one major exception, but he too based his product on Izor's pioneering efforts (in my opinion). Jerry did better than most simply because he too was a long range fisherman and understood what we wanted from a Spectra line. By far the worst of the "super braids" have come from offshore, and some "freshwater" focused spidery-type lines. The critical thing in my opinion is the thread count, carriers, coating (or preferably) lack thereof, and pics (or weaves per inch). These characteristics determine how easy the line is to work with, how coarse it is, knot strength, grip, ability to splice, and acceptability for saltwater use. Having said all that, Momoi did get it right. Their line is colored, similar/same as JB's blue. It is a coated line, but that coating is imperceptible and actually improves the lines long term performance rather than degrading it like Power Pro's coating which comes off with wear...or spooling. Momoi has a very good Spectra braid product to offer.

The manufacturer's pitch: Diamond Fishing Products is proud to announce the next advance in braided line technology, DIAMOND BRAID. Diamond Braid joins the best monofilaments in the world. Momoi's Braid incorporates the latest braiding techniques which improves strength at diameter, 3% stretch and bonded color-fastness that prevents flaking or fading. The product is made in USA and uses true Spectra fibers and technology. This is not an offshore copy of American design.

This process produces a round line that ensures greater reel capacity, decreased twist, distance casting and longer fishing life. Our perfect roundness allows tighter spool winding, prevents line from "knifing" through spools and significantly improves knotting performance. Also, this braid is a hollow core from 80lb. through 200lb - perfect for splicing.

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http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1243803144?bctid=1701226758

Great Video tutorial on mono to braid splicing

[shanook]

nice explanation

[fish-noob]

very nice skip, thanks

[Gan]

hey, from where can i purchase Powerpro locally ?

[robby017]

Mr fish i think....... give them a call before you go...... 21421418 Iklin, 21331060 Gzira

[Gan]

ejj Rob, Gzira had some other brand.. but i will try Iklin.. 10x

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Fishing World Naxxar used to have.....I have around 700 yards of 40lbs Powerpro still on a spool as I bought it in quantity, in case you're interested - depends how much and what lbs line you need

[Gan]

ssupp Nick..I  was looking for 50 lb yellow or red 300 or 500 yards.. went to a couple of shops but no 1 seems to have..

[camkev]

We are looking for 0.25 braid to be used for bottom fishing,any suggestions please ?   

[rammx]

hi kev... I found power pro braid very good

[clutch_kick]

Varivas(japanese, expensive, extremely good) or TuffLine(japanese, moderate price, Good performance)

[camkev]

Tks..checked out Varivas...bloody hell they are expensive!!

[robby017]

ebay...... issib irhis kev... spectra jekk mhux sejjer zball. i have some 0.33 and .45 available to see them if you want.

[camkev]

Yes i ckecked ebay..1000 mtrs 40 Euro !! Now thats a bargain!!