Braid bargains?

[AddictedToScopex]

Hi all,

 

Looking to renew the braid on my spinning reels but does anyone know of any good deals on at the moment as it can be a pretty costly affair. The last two times it has been Spiderwire Camo and Rovex Tergo (dark green) both in 25lb but any brands are welcome. I will be using it a lot more for perch so if anyone knows a less visible type of braid then that would be ideal. There are a lot of pike where I intend to aim for the perch so just using a much lighter bs isnt really an option.

 

Cheers

 

Rik

Edited January 30, 2012 by AddictedToScopex

[Sportsman]

I have just received my order of this and spooled up a couple of reels for long range feeder fishing.

I am sure someone will say it's rubbish but it looks like every other braid I have bought.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Braid-Fishing-Li...9#ht_985wt_1069

 

delivery was quick and easy.

I have only used it once when it worked perfectly so can't say anything about longevity.

[AddictedToScopex]

I have just received my order of this and spooled up a couple of reels for long range feeder fishing.

I am sure someone will say it's rubbish but it looks like every other braid I have bought.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Braid-Fishing-Li...9#ht_985wt_1069

 

delivery was quick and easy.

I have only used it once when it worked perfectly so can't say anything about longevity.

Thanks for the info Sportsman. How long did it take to arrive. I am always hesitant when it comes to no named stuff just in case it turns out to be a bit crap and I end up losing a good fish and leave a lure and trace in it or something. It isnt often that you hear any feedback on cheap braid so you dont know if it is worth the risk. I guess the majority of it is produced in the same factory as the big name stuff anyway though.

[Sportsman]

Thanks for the info Sportsman. How long did it take to arrive. I am always hesitant when it comes to no named stuff just in case it turns out to be a bit crap and I end up losing a good fish and leave a lure and trace in it or something. It isnt often that you hear any feedback on cheap braid so you dont know if it is worth the risk. I guess the majority of it is produced in the same factory as the big name stuff anyway though.

 

It arrived in about two weeks.

As I said, it looks like other (more expensive) braid that I have bought in the past. I expect that it is as strong as it claims. Whether it will wear quicker remains to be seen.

I suspect that most of this stuff comes from a few factories and you are getting pretty much the same as a more expensive branded product but you pay your money and take your choice.

I am happy with it.

[Nicepix]

It's exactly the same stuff as you would pay a lot more for with a brand name. Just as strong, last as long and doesn't break the bank.

[Tigger]

It's exactly the same stuff as you would pay a lot more for with a brand name. Just as strong, last as long and doesn't break the bank.

 

 

I'm not saying your wrong (I ain't got a clue) but i'm curious how you know it's exactly the same ?

[Nicepix]

I'm not saying your wrong (I ain't got a clue) but i'm curious how you know it's exactly the same ?

 

An apprenticeship in the textile trade (when we had one) and too much money wasted on brand named braid in the past.

[Phone]

Tigger,

 

Last I knew there were but 3 (maybe 4) manufacturers. The "difference" came in quality control and testing post manufacturing. My understanding is that now it is all inspected by lazer light do-dads. I don't know what that means - lazer light inspections.

 

Has ANYONE - - - EVER - - - had braid fail that they thought was due to a manufacturing flaw - in any breaking strain?

 

I've not heard of one and would be interested myself.

 

I did hear once that "line weight" IGFA records cannot be claimed using braided line. Anyone else heard of such?

 

Phone

[Sportsman]

If you buy your braid by diameter rather than breaking strain then you will have such a massive margin of error that I can't imagine you breaking it, even the cheap stuff,

[Tigger]

I've looked at and used several different brands of braid and have seen a difference in texture, diameter/breaking strain etc. My prefered braid is power pro. Personally i'd prefer to pay a slightly higher price and have confidence in the stuff...jmo of course.