LUKEC Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Gents Looking at re spooling my 2500 size reels with some new braid. I am looking at 6lb and 10lb Braid. I have used Berkley fireline, whiplash and Fins and want to try something else. Purpose is for flatties, bass as well as snapper etc.... (Some may say 2500 is a little small for snapper and deeper water but at present i am quite happy to stick withem) Looking for a fluro coloured braid. Also interested in any brands in this line class that are multi couloured like the jigging braid. (I am prepared to order from OS) Anyone had any experience with the Palatypus sinking Braid? Cheers Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Gents Looking at re spooling my 2500 size reels with some new braid. I am looking at 6lb and 10lb Braid. I have used Berkley fireline, whiplash and Fins and want to try something else. Purpose is for flatties, bass as well as snapper etc.... (Some may say 2500 is a little small for snapper and deeper water but at present i am quite happy to stick withem) Looking for a fluro coloured braid. Also interested in any brands in this line class that are multi couloured like the jigging braid. (I am prepared to order from OS) Anyone had any experience with the Palatypus sinking Braid? Cheers Luke I've only used FINS and TUF XP .. havent had any major issues with either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I use Rapala in 6lb , have had no problems with it at all. About $28 for 125 yards . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 In the lighter braids (sub 20lb), I have terrible trouble with tip wrapping with the PE (supple) type braids. For some reason, I always manage to get the line tangled around the tip of the rod. It is bloody annoying and it is only a matter of time before something smashes my lure whilst the line is tangled and the tip gets snapped. Anyway, enough whingeing, I love the Fireline because it is a little stiffer than the normal PE and this improves is ability to clear the tip nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottyscotty Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 ceph...i used to experuence the same thing and thought it was the braid. its not. its due to the braid to leader knot hitting the tip causing the line to quickly wrap itself at the top. i find uni-uni or surgeon knot the worse. otherwise try the albright or slim beauty i've since stop winding before the knot reaches the tip, never had it wrapped around the tip again give that a go before trying to experiment with other brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzenvax Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Light - Nitlon PE Heavy - Fins Don't have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Luke, I use Platypus braid almost exclusively (and in case you haven't read it in one of my posts before... the company I work for does some business with Platypus). While my opinion is biased, anyone who knows me also knows that I wouldn't use it if it didn't perform, regardless of what our company does. In the lighter BS I use Platypus Super Braid or Sinking Braid and then for the heavier BS (20lb+) I either use Bionic Braid or Platypus Jigging Braid. I like their Sinking Braid but it handles differently to the Super Braid. I got to field test samples pre and post production and it has a slightly rougher texture than Super Braid. It incorporates the PE with some denser fibres that help it to sink (PE floats). It seems to sacrifice maybe 5% of casting distance because of the texture but the sinking is great in some circumstances The sinking feature isn't dramatic but it helps get lures down faster when using light lures or jig heads or when fishing in deeper water. I've found I usually can get away with one size smaller jig heads using Sinking Braid. I also like it for squidding as the jigs sink better. The other difference I've found is that when plasticing, the line tends to have less of a belly in it so it's easier to stay in touch with the lure. If you want an all around braid that might be used for lots of different applications (eg. sometimes soft platics, sometimes casting metal slugs, etc), Super Braid would be my preference. If you'll only use if for plastics fishing, Sinking Braid is great. Cheers Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I use 4lb pink fireline on my 1000 and 6lb bright green Sunline PE on my 2500. Have found the firleline, being stiffer, to cause less wrapping and wind knots. However the Sunline being a soft, round and very thin braid casts further and in my opinion is more sensitive. I think the 4lb fireline breaks closer to 8lb where as the Sunline PE 6lb actually breaks at 6lb. So it's a true test of the line rating and your fishing. Heavier braid i go with bright yellow flat braid Platil (or Tuf XP) as i feel it's a bit tougher than the Sunline as it's a little thicker for it's lb rating and breaks a little higher than stated. In the end if I was you I would have one spool of 6lb Sunline PE for the flatties and the other spool 10lb Platil for the Snapper. With tip wrapping hottscotty - I need to wind the knot through the guides as i use a long leader. No problems up to 8lb leader but recently I was up north QLD and was using 14lb leader with 8lb Sunline and found that the joiner knot ( no matter which one i used) was catching on the guides. The difference in thickness between the flurocarbon leader and the braid (because Sunline is so damn thin) was just too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Mate I now use Stren Glacier Blue and it has been fantastic, must have cast thousands of times and had no probs.. Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigholio Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) Hi LUKEC, I know of and use a braid that meets your requirements. I don't think it's available in Aust, I got it in Hong Kong. YGK Admix slow sinking PE. It's a uniform Hi-vis green with about 2" of white (correction: BLUE) every metre, a perfect strike indicator for plastics, esp. good for snapper & slack line applications. Highly recommended. Jig Edited September 2, 2008 by Jigholio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softplasticsjunkie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Fireline... like a partner that dosnt talk back... Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUKEC Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks for the info all. Definately gave me some pointers to look out for. I think i may start with the Platypus sinking braid and do some comparisons based on Availability, Price and diameter. (Little Anal i know but i am spooling 6 spools) Cheers Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I use TUF XP. Very happy with the performance. Recently imported 3000 mt to be split up between a group of friends & my self. Landed cost , inc freight worked out around A$10.00 / 100 mt. This is around half the price for the same product in Oz Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I now use unitika PE braid and it is simply awesome stuff it is very fine 0.09mm for the 12lb saltwater stuff which is finer than any fireline and much smoother. yes it is more prone to windy's and snagging on guides but the positives definitely outway the negatives. i have also used sunline super PE which is very similar, just the colour is a bit too leary cheers bm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 ceph...i used to experuence the same thing and thought it was the braid. its not. its due to the braid to leader knot hitting the tip causing the line to quickly wrap itself at the top. i find uni-uni or surgeon knot the worse. otherwise try the albright or slim beauty i've since stop winding before the knot reaches the tip, never had it wrapped around the tip again give that a go before trying to experiment with other brands Thanks HottyScotty but, it happens when the line is out and no knots in sight. I think it is my jigging action, Too much slack line hanging around the tip after a jigging sequence. It is a massive pain in the esra.... wil lhave to work on my technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Ceph You must fish like harry potter flicking your wand round everywhere or are you putting a spell on the fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM79 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) I use Nitlon PE, it's fantastic. Edited September 4, 2008 by reLapse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 HI Luke, In reply to your question regarding Plartypus sinking braid. Firstly i will say that I am sponsored by Platypus, I am not plugging one of my sponsores but simply answering a members questions. I have been using Platypus super braid for a number of years now and was lucky enough to be trialing the 2lb gear long before it came out on the market. In regards to the Platypus sinking braid, I personally love the stuff. I have 5 reels spooled with it that I use nearly every outing and most of my breaming and native reels if not on main spool always have it on a spare spool. I have had great success using it on the deeper rockawalls and reefs in the Hawksburry and other systems. for breaming i am using it on 1-3kg rods and it has added to the deep water sensitivity immensly. So far I am yet to have any issues with line fluffiing, wind knots, etc and those who know me would know that i love to absoloutly thrash my gear when testing it out. I have thrashed this line to and past its limits and it still holds up. The bright red colour makes it easily visable and when under water starts to fade away. feel fre to ask any other questions and i will be happy to answer them the best i can thanks, Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUKEC Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 HI Luke, In reply to your question regarding Plartypus sinking braid. Firstly i will say that I am sponsored by Platypus, I am not plugging one of my sponsores but simply answering a members questions. I have been using Platypus super braid for a number of years now and was lucky enough to be trialing the 2lb gear long before it came out on the market. In regards to the Platypus sinking braid, I personally love the stuff. I have 5 reels spooled with it that I use nearly every outing and most of my breaming and native reels if not on main spool always have it on a spare spool. I have had great success using it on the deeper rockawalls and reefs in the Hawksburry and other systems. for breaming i am using it on 1-3kg rods and it has added to the deep water sensitivity immensly. So far I am yet to have any issues with line fluffiing, wind knots, etc and those who know me would know that i love to absoloutly thrash my gear when testing it out. I have thrashed this line to and past its limits and it still holds up. The bright red colour makes it easily visable and when under water starts to fade away. feel fre to ask any other questions and i will be happy to answer them the best i can thanks, Mitch Cheers, will do. Been looking and i think i will pick it up this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Sorry to bump.. I just started using FINS PRT braid in 4 LB. I have been out once and hooked a trout so so far it is good. What size leader would be good for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Fireline 3 pound on 2000 reel 4 pound on 2000 reel 6 pound on 2500 reel 20 pound on 3000 reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 See below Man Overboard At least the electric motor saved your hat Cheersjewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer666 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 i use nitlon PE braid 8lb very nice to use its in fluro green Cheers Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Got a variety of braid: Fireline Fins Tufline Daiwa Sensor Braid Platypus Super Braid Sunline Platil Would have to say that Fins and Daiwa are my favourites with fireline good in lower line classes and i'd have to say sunline is the worst, and don't like how much tufline and platil and partially platypus fray around knots. Josh Edited November 2, 2008 by Josh88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentonner Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 wondering what people think of platil millenium braid, a guy in my local tackle shop was trying to sell that to me today but it seemed very expensive. Is it worth the extra dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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