Best Braid for Spinning Reels: A Total Fishing Tackle Review
- By Andy Grenfell
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- 2 January 2020
Predator fishing has boomed in recent years! Anglers in their droves are heading off in search of monster pike, perch and zander. One method that has grown massively is spinning with lures and spinners. A braided mainline is the go-to material for most lure anglers, so here is our pick of the best braid for spinning reels!
WHY BRAID?
Braid is a woven material consisting of multiple strands woven together to create a very strong braid. They can be made much thinner than normal monofilament main lines, and as a result, you can get away with a much higher breaking strain without using anything too thick or cumbersome on your reels. Braid, by its very design, has very little stretch in it, perfect for connecting with those bites when lure fishing or spinning.
Fox Predator Elite Braid
Korum Illumin 8 Braid
Daiwa J Braid (Green)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Fox Rage Predator Braid - 8-strand construction with a round profile, high abrasion resistance, floating braid, micro bond weave for increased performance, designed for predator fishing, increased diameter for better durability, dark green colouring, 300m per spool with 150m marker.
Korum Illumin 8 Braid - Korum’s Illumin 8 Super smooth eight-strand braided mainline features an advanced construction process using the very latest PE fibre manufacturing techniques to create a line with a true consistent diameter next-level abrasion resistance and casting performance. With a perfectly rounded profile that allows it to pass through your rod rings with the absolute minimum of resistance. Ideal for spooling your reels for just about any lure-fishing application!
Daiwa J-Braid X4 (Dark Green) - The J-Braid story continues with the arrival of X4, four-strand construction. Made in Japan and maintaining the round profile feature of the X8 version, J-Braid X4 is available from 0.07mm up to 0.33mm. Available in various spool size options.
We sought the opinions of our team here at TFT, and the overwhelming winner was the Fox Rage Predator Braid!
KEY POINTS
- Strength 8-strand construction with a round profile
- All-rounder suitable for all types of lure fishing and spinning
- Supple casts well with fewer tangles!
- Reliable super high knot strength
- Quality Fox Rage is a great range of products
- Durability it will withstand repeated casts
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