nutsaboutfishing Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I’ve just learnt how 8 carrier braids are thinner than 4 carrier, so they cast further but coz they’re thinner they’re not as abrasion resistant. I’m interested in other pros and cons of both and also what 8 carrier braids people recommend. My only experience with 8 carrier is Shimano Kairkiri Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I prefer the 8, i get better knot strength and they seem to be much easier to get wind knots out of I don't mind the Shimano Kairkiri it's just a bit rough, the sufix 832 is my go to braid never had an issue the daiwa j braid 8 and sunline siglon are garbage both lasted a coupe of months then just started splitting and breaking under minimal pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I use 30 lb Sufix 832 braid on my baitcasters. No problems with knots...suits the purpose for me. I'm usually only casting about 10m though. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 8 Carrier breaks a lot closer to the stated breaking strain. It is rounder, smoother and woven tighter to keep water out, so it casts further! And Tangles less. I remember when braid broke 5 times higher than stated! Fins 40g stated that its 5 lb broke at 15 lb !! I run a fluro leader so have never had a problem with Braid Abrasion wise. Snags and Oysters get to the Fluro first !! To be honest I have a combination of both 4 and 8 carrier, 4 mainly in 4 lb. Both work fine. Don't overthink your fishing !! Enjoy It !! Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 21 hours ago, bluefin said: 8 Carrier breaks a lot closer to the stated breaking strain. It is rounder, smoother and woven tighter to keep water out, so it casts further! And Tangles less. I remember when braid broke 5 times higher than stated! Fins 40g stated that its 5 lb broke at 15 lb !! I run a fluro leader so have never had a problem with Braid Abrasion wise. Snags and Oysters get to the Fluro first !! To be honest I have a combination of both 4 and 8 carrier, 4 mainly in 4 lb. Both work fine. Don't overthink your fishing !! Enjoy It !! Howard. Thanks for that. I suppose each one has it's own uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthman Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 i prefer 8 carrier, much nicer to handle and tangles seem less painful to untangle. having said that, i do like 4 carrier for 4lb and below - some really incredible diameters in that range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 16 hours ago, anthman said: i prefer 8 carrier, much nicer to handle and tangles seem less painful to untangle. having said that, i do like 4 carrier for 4lb and below - some really incredible diameters in that range. Anthman are the 8 carrier generally thinner than the 4? cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Big fan of Sufix 832 also, but recently changed to Sufix 131 which I believe is a 12 carrier braid. Much difference? Not enough to warrant the $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquibblyDibbly Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I've been really happy with Burkey X9 braid. Thin for the weight, casts a mile. I have seen people complaining about tangles but I haven't had any of those problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthman Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 12:51 PM, nutsaboutfishing said: Anthman are the 8 carrier generally thinner than the 4? cheers Richard Not always, sometimes thicker . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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