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J Braid 8 Strand


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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

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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

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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..

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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

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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.

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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.

 

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