foolforjesus Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hey Raiders, Just a quick post to say since taking the plunge, and giving 8 strand J Braid a crack, I can say without any hesitation, it is very very good line. I've been a happy camper for many years using Fireline Exceed, however since fishing with J Braid, I am converted. I have only used it in 6lb breaking strain, so can't vouch for other line weights, but up to now, the 6lb has performed very very well. Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Yep the 8 strand is the best I've used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 12 hours ago, swordfisherman said: I had a spool of 10lb which was absolute rubbish G'day Stewy. In what way was the 10lb braid rubbish? I'm using 40lb Suffix 832 on my baitcasters and find it very smooth for accurate casting. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb111 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Fellas j-braid is the starting point.. 8 strand braid only gets better. For a big step up in quality but not in price try duel hardcore x8 and for a massive step up in quality and price try any of the varivas max power series, best braids ever made.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 3 hours ago, swordfisherman said: Well I spooled up my usual reel I always use for jewies and every cast the braid would fly off in a birds nest from a spinning reel and it was way to soft so I went back to platypus and no problems Thanks for that Stewy. Last thing you want is a birds nest in braid. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdanger Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I love the 6lb. First coupla sessions with it resulted in birds nests, but once I adjusted my cast to suit to the diameter (ie cast gently) it's been happy days. It's a lot more supple than other braids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforjesus Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Similarly to jdanger, once I learnt to manage the line, especially for light jig applications, I get 0 tangles/birds nests. Not sure why you had a bad experience Stewy...Before using this braid, I too would end up in birds nests with expensive supple braids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1987 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 im using the 40lb J-Braid and loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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