lachie1325 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just wondering what light braided lines everyone uses for their estuary fishing. I've been looking for a while now at some light braided lines for my Daiwa legalis 2000 as the braid I have on there at the moment doesn't have the best castability on it and I'm looking for something get it spooled up with on less windy days. I will be keeping the current braid on it though In case it's very windy and I don't want to be getting wind knots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I use Power Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellzy94 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Daiwa J-Braid for me. Absolutely love the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 What line class is the rod. I use Fins 40g and Sunline super PE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1325 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 hour ago, bluefin said: What line class is the rod. I use Fins 40g and Sunline super PE. 1.5-3kg daiwa gen black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 4 lb fireline. I still reckon it has the best knot strength in very light braid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhanz Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I used fireline for a while then switched to Jbraid and will never switch back! Love the stuff and in my honest opinion its superior in everyway Edited January 31, 2017 by Anthonystrati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojay Samson Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fireline tournament exceed for my light estuary stuff. Nice and cheap enough that does the job with no complaints. Can also cast it much further than the equivalent lb power pro lines (at least in 10lb comparisons). Haven't found the need to try switching to the more expensive and exotic Jdm braids etc. Been a happy camper since first trying braid in 2010 with fireline crystal in 8lb (still in use) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Another good option is 8lb Sunline Super, its well behaved and ties a good knot. Personally, I buy all my braid from overseas and find it hard to go past Duel Hardcore X8. Its seriously good stuff and pretty cheap, but unless you're buying a few spools, shipping would probably be a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforjesus Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I started out using Fireline in 4 & 6lb for light SP and lure fishing, and was pretty happy with it. After a season or two, I thought i'd try something a bit more expensive, hoping it would be better. I tried Daiwa TD Sensor, Sunline Super PE, but have found myself going back to Fireline. I currently use 4lb Fireline, and 5.5lb Fireline Exceed. Like myself, I'm sure everyone will have their own opinions, but I like Fireline for its stiffness and ease of use. I've found the higher end braids are too supple for light SP fishing. Fireline standard or Exceed is much stiffer, which helps a lot imo. For anything over 8-10lb, I'm sure the suppleness isn't as much of an issue, and the higher end braids would probably be better. Edited January 31, 2017 by foolforjesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Ok I have 2 1 to 3 kg rods with stradic ci4+1000 reels on them, Sunline 4 lb super PE , and an FG knot. PERFECT. I use 4 lb fluro leader, BUT often I target Flathead on it, when I do I tie about 25 c/m of 12 lb on the end as a " bite Leader " Howard. Edited February 2, 2017 by bluefin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 J Braid - easily the best light braid IMO and reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 31/01/2017 at 6:01 PM, lachie1325 said: Just wondering what light braided lines everyone uses for their estuary fishing. Daiwa J Braid 10lb and Fireline Exceed 8.8. Target squid, Salmon, flathead, bonito, small kings and Jew on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 1/31/2017 at 6:01 PM, lachie1325 said: Just wondering what light braided lines everyone uses for their estuary fishing. I've been looking for a while now at some light braided lines for my Daiwa legalis 2000 as the braid I have on there at the moment doesn't have the best castability on it and I'm looking for something get it spooled up with on less windy days. I will be keeping the current braid on it though In case it's very windy and I don't want to be getting wind knots wind doesn't cause wind knots. its loose packed line being peeled off early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerotao Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Houdini said: wind doesn't cause wind knots. its loose packed line being peeled off early Also overspooling line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Over spooled line is the number 1 cause. Or more to the point, taking some line off a spool which is causing problems always fixes it. On a cast, you need the slight resistance of the spool lip to keep the line coming off too loosely and going out of control. Too much line on the spool and you don't get enough resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberturtle Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Best bang for buck in Aus is Jbraid x8 If buying from japan go for duel x8 or varivas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhanz Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Definitely love the daiwa x8 or x4!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargo05 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 has anyone tried the Aussie Platypus braid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Gill Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Personally like fire line for the light stuff after trying al sorts of braid from cheap to very expensive. Main thing used for is surface lures for whiting, after every dozen or so casts, just cast and reel in with the line between your fingers under pressure and no "wind Knots" happen, forget to do it and they will. When finished, remove lure, let out line and walk back over flats then reel in under pressure. No problems. Loose line on spool (and too much) causes wind knots, not the wind in my opinion at at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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