Braid Diameters

[MrGenius]

Hey fellas,

Does anyone have a link to, or a listing of the different diameters of braided lines and their respective breaking strains.

e.g Fireline 14lb = .23mm

Thanks

[Jeff]

I don't think one exists. Remember many of the braided lines are not exactly round eg Fireline (some are like a ribbon eg Climax) so diameters stated on the container may be different to those you measure. As for breaking strain, in a steady pull braid usually breaks way above figures stated on the packet. The knots you tie will determine the actual braid strength. See thread below for links to actual tests.

http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/inde...showtopic=20047

Cheers,

Jeff

[MrGenius]

Thanks for the reply Jeff

If members could copy and paste the below with the answers to make up a reference table that would be great.

Id like to know the diameters of each weight line in a particular brand eg. Fireline as it is stated on the packaging

FIRELINE

6lb = ? diameter

8lb = ? diameter

10lb = ? diameter

12lb = ? diameter

14lb = .23mm

and so on, that way i and others can use this for reference to purchase spools of line to suit specific reels that i have and know how much i can spin on without the need to go to the store and look at it.

Cheers

[TheDiko]

FINS

Diameter (Inches)

10lb - 0.007

20lb - 0.010

30lb - 0.011

50lb - 0.013

60lb - 0.015

80lb - 0.018

130lb - 0.020

200lb - 0.030

IFS