Spectra Braid

[Guest Big-Banana]

Hey all,

Does anyone know what's so special about this new stuff?

I've got a big spool of it in Daiwa and am wondering whether it's any good to use? It's in 150lb.

I'll be looking to use it on an electric winch.

[slinkymalinky]

G'day BB,

Spectra is a proprietary name of the fibre... it's not unique to Daiwa. There are only 2 manufacturers in the world of the fibres used to make pretty much all the braids available from every manufacturer. The fibres are either Spectra or Dyneema which are purchased by companies like Daiwa who then braid, colour, etc to their own specifications. There are lots of variables in the way the final braids are put together which affect their quality and performance (including the diameter and number of Spectra or Dyneema fibres in the braid) but otherwise all manufacturers have access to the same fibres from which to make their braid.

Cheers, Slinky

[Guest Big-Banana]

Is it better than standard braid? Any pros and cons?

All these fancy jigging lines seem to have Spectra chucked next to their name?

Any feedback on this particular Daiwa brand?

Edited May 15, 2008 by Big-Banana

[wakd]

Hi BB,

As Slinky said, there are only two types of braid fibres manufactured - Dyneema and Spectra. As such, there is no "standard braid". Can you tell us the exact name of this Daiwa Spectra you have, as as far as I know, Daiwa only made Dyneema braids. With regards to the difference between Spectra and Dyneema:

"Honeywell developed a product identical in chemical structure, which is sold under the brand name Spectra. Though the production details are somewhat different, the resulting materials are comparable in properties."

The above is from wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UHMWPE for more info.

Regardless, there is not much point discussing differences between Dyneema and Spectra because all braid manufacturers use different methods to weave, treat and dye the final product.

You'll find most of the Japanese jigging braids are made with Dyneema, as the Dutch company who owns the patent for Dyneema has a licensed manufacturer in Japan (as well as producing it in the Netherlands). Spectra is made in the US. But again, Dyneema and Spectra are just the raw material, it's how manufacturers then make their braid from these fibres that counts.

Cheers,

Ben

[Guest Big-Banana]

I believe it's Saltiga Boat Braid.

Can't seem to find much info on it though.

[johnno]

I have it in 70lb i like it.

Feels nice not course (feels a little waxy but smooth)

and it is round also marked every 1metre then changes colour every 10m

If you want to look at it/feel it (70lb) give me a PM