What Type of Braided Fishing Line is Best?

[@LakeForkGuy]

Hope this helps everyone out with picking out some lines, I had a problem with breaking off the SLICK style braided lines last year and learned some things about the lines that I think will help us all out

[@BCSGFishing]

LakeForkGuy oh wow watching this video was like a light bulb moment for me! I've been fishing braid for almost a decade and I never quite thought about braid that way. Now I know why I'd try some new expensive braid, be wow'ed for a while, only to go back to powerpro original after a month or so, feeling all sorts of disappointed. With so many brands and variations out there it's so easy to get caught up with the price = all-round-performance hype. Seems I've been tryna use Ferrari's and Lamborghini's for the wrong application! Great video dude, love all your videos, and a huge watsuuup from Singapore! Keep it comin!

[@conniebennett6646]

LakeForkGuy i love ur videos and tips. i really enjoy the personnel touch also with the blogs including ur wife and the furbaby! i live in north la. and it would be exciting to meet u. im new to bass fishing and im being self taught with help of folks like u and lunker dude. lol. im 56 and fished all my life but never focused on bass. its awesome. i guess u do not guide anymore correct? im n West Monroe la. duck dynasty ville. lol.

[@robertcarroll9260]

I had some reels re-spooled with braid, but it was the slick style braid, and I had so much trouble with backlashes, twists, knots, snapping line, you name it within the first few days of fishing that line! Granted, I am not an overly experienced fisherman, nor is my son, but we both noticed a major difference in durability and being able to maintain tightlines! We are surprised that a reel or two are not at the bottom of our local lake!! We have a spool of original Power Pro...15 lbs...on our only bait caster, that we are both learning with, and it is still going strong after a lot of good use!! I will change it out when a fish actually snaps the line!!

[@Ghost_B58]

Robert Carroll.if u said 15 pounds on you baitcaster that line is to light.

[@Ghost_B58]

Robert Carroll you need it to be a little thicker. personally I use 60 pound braid and it works perfectly but I have also used 50 and works just as well

[@JosephWheeler14]

This was the most conspicuous sales pitch I’ve ever heard. I learned very little about braided line but I sure am familiar with power pro’s products now.

[@moniquehess7118]

Sabbath for ever

[@JosephWheeler14]

@@moniquehess7118 amen brother rock on

[@emrahcanbaydar]

Go with the japanese braided lines. J braid grand or gosen. If you have $ daiwa 12x. Also sabbath rocks

[@MuahMan]

@@emrahcanbaydar Gosen is $200 for 100 yards. LOL. Screw that stuff.

[@emrahcanbaydar]

@@MuahMan it is extremely expensive. Where are you living? Berkley x9 is also very good.

[@ThueyOutdoors]

The only man I want to listen to even if its 3 years old. The man, the myth, the legend🙌

[@javiersalas9047]

3? I’m here at 4 years

[@jckdnls9292]

Scott sterling!!

[@dwightgordon803]

I love this stuff. What sold me on the PowerPro was the price/strength combo. This stuff is cheaper than any of the other braids on the shelf, and is stronger at thinner diameters than anything else I have looked at.

[@williambrodystevens1934]

Hey Justin! Just wanted to say this video "today" made me make my decision better. this will be the beginning of braid line adventure for me. Thank you!

[@lmsmbassaddict7779]

Another reason why I use fluorocarbon over braid is the sensitivity over braid in slack line. You can argue and say this or that but the fact is that fluorocarbon has now sensitivity imo because it adds more depth and versatility. Great video either way. Power pro is my favorite braid. Been trying to get my dad to switch over to power pro for a long time but he's stuck on spider wire. I hate spider wire.

[@Breese147]

Loved this video man! When I first started bass fishing 6 months ago I could never find a video like this!

[@DrMAlo]

Love your videos. I switched to all braid about a year ago. It's the best fishing decision I've made.

[@chiefbubba2581]

Why is that what's sooooo good about braided line please tell me cause I ask people about braided line and they say stay away from it cause it breaks way to easy. But yall talking about braided line like it's gold lol. Well if I switch to braided line which braided line should I use I need your help.

[@jasonsreelfishing1996]

love this stuff been using it for about10 years now. wont put anything else on my reels.works really good fishing for big snook around pilings.

[@cds957]

This is the best video I've watched on how braid is described, thanks.

[@bassinterceptor9634]

Power Pro, I only use it for fishing the saltwater back country of SW Florida. For BASS I go with Daiwa J Braid. Love J Braid. that grass at 5:40, heaven

[@drewfarmer7801]

That is a huge help Justin! I had no idea there was different types of braid like that. Thank you SO much!!

[@trusten2]

Thanks Justin! I've been confounded by the difference between the braids myself. Very informative.

[@Livinoutdoors_]

Couldn’t have explained it any better. Thanks !

[@masterofnonetv8361]

I'm headed to South Carolina in a couple weeks. I have 2 new reels a tsunami shield 8000 and a diawa bg 5000 that I just put close to 500 yards of 40 lb j braid on. We'll see how it works out!

[@philcarr7015]

Seems that alot of guys on here have different choices for the best braid manufacturer. Maybe it's time to do a comparison. It would be a great opportunity for a live video. Thanks for explaining the Power Pro brand!

[@l.i.archer5379]

I was using PowerPro since they first came out, but I've recently discovered Spider-Wire Invisi-Braid and Stealth Braid. I get zero wind knots from my spinning reels, and it casts soooooo much further than PowerPro. They're also a lot smoother.

[@l.i.archer5379]

SpiderWire makes Invisi-Braid, and I've used it in saltwater for fluke (aka summer flounder), striped bass, and scup (aka porgies). Spider-Wire also casts way farther with my equipment than original PowerPro. Invisi-Braid does almost disappear in water, which helps immensely when coupled with a fluorocarbon or mono leader.

[@wolfdue2236]

Power Pro 40lb moss green is my favorite. After tried other like SpiderWire, Daiwa, Chinese braids...I am glad I ordered 1500 meters of 40lb Power Pro when it was on sale. ( white Power Pro is bad. It doesn't have the wax impregnated, it's rigid, cuts into ceramic rings and get bird nest easily.)

[@KimchiJerry]

Man I wish I could of bought this before because had a big one rip my line this past weekend. But great video 👍 gonna buy me some this weekend.

[@riptide10x60]

This is a good video that makes sense out of the widely different prices for the various Power Pro braids. Thanks

[@Wicked03GT]

Recently switched to the cheapest Spiderwire braid Bass Pro has to offer, usually around $15-19 for a 300yrd spool....I run the 50lb on my heavy rods for striper fishing. It's usually tipped with 20lb flouro leader. I also like to use the 18-20lb braid on my go to spinning Rod. I throw everything from jerk baits, cranks baits, drop shots, and even live minnows with a weight bobber...love this stuff. Never again will I buy the crazy expensive power pro or any other high dollar braid.

[@hairycorndog613]

your my favorite fisherman, Monster mike is number 2

[@ricfly52]

Thanks for this video. I have been wanting to try braided line, but had no clue what to get.

[@walkerdixon2469]

Between all the fishing clips, high definition pics of the reels, and helpful tips this is really just a great video. I got a free spool of maxcuatro when I purchased my Shimano Casitas and it is definitely top notch. I would compare it to a ford raptor in the car world. Rugged and high performance

[@Abstruseish]

Fishingsir Godline is the best braided line I've used in my opinion, including a few types of power pro.

[@deltatrippers]

Thanks Justin Rackley. As always, this is an excellent video with some info that answers questions I had on the best way to fish. Keep up the great work!

[@sidsontoro1757]

Have been using the standard Power Pro a long time for all sorts of fishing and will continue using. Hope to see a 6lbs standard Power Pro in the near future

[@MultiMillerlite]

This was basically a commercial for Power Pro...

[@rippstam]

Thank you Captain Obvious

[@nicetele735]

ridiculous metaphors !!!!! this is a joke, just cause a guy has a channel means zip

[@HBeretta]

i'm sorry but this cracked me up ^

[@pitdawg6418]

Luckily it wasn't for the shity googan brand.

[@enigma9789]

@@pitdawg6418 Ive used power pro for 8 years. and that was just 1 spool on a single rod. Its awesome. I wouldnt dare drop some money on chinese googan shit.

[@nicholasmason1290]

Super helpful. Thanks for putting this info out there.

[@SG.Angler.Chrislim]

Good to know thanks. What about the Power Pro Microfilament Braided Fishing Line stand in the Power Pro family chart

[@azrael3758]

Awesome video Justin. Great info.

[@jamesaritchie1]

If I had to use only one braid, it would be Berkley Pro Grade coated all the way. The technology is incredible, and the strands are wrapped around a central strand so the line stays round. Flattening is the number one problem with braid, and this braid will not flatten. It also has dynamic memory, and this makes it work amazingly well. All the follow up would be Berkley, as well. As for invisibility, fluorocarbon leaders solve this well enough to suit me.

[@ScuffedEngineer]

When you tie knots, do you strip the coating off?

[@evangibeau4489]

Is it cheaper than the power pro LFG recommended?

[@coltonturner5329]

I don't use braided line because I have had problems using it in my reels ( I use zebco and open face reels) I usually use 12-15 pound mono line but thanks for the info to what to use if I use braided line

[@sinsofvorador]

I can really see the difference in the brands. I use to use spider wire. which is a good line but I've started using powerpro on my bait casters and there's is a huge difference. the size is the first thing I noticed. then water retention. spider wire is thicker and seams to hold water. and after you cast and real a few times the line fluffs up and won't cast as fair and hang more.

[@sxcelite12]

awesome videoand explanation man. i never really lioked into the other types of power pro, but now im considering them

[@anthoineshell3046]

Do u have a video on how to cast a baitcaster and how to set the settings on the side

[@LakeForkGuy]

Not yet, but I'd like to make one soon

[@ricfly52]

That would be an awesome video, from a spinning reel guy.

[@TheYachtmasterofRock]

do that!!!!! i just got my first thanks to you and i think i have it figured out but hey its a learning process... i did catch my first bass ever with it yesterday though!! not anything special but a bass none the less! lol

[@slikrik6098]

Anthoine Shell I'll try to find the link I've seen one KZbin r one, actually pretty good info. but basically ,rig up your fishing rod with whatever you'll be throwing, hold the tip up in front of you, then slowly loosen your tension Nob till your line starts to fall, yes tighten it 1st.

[@Mr4twitch]

Anthoine Shell that's easy

[@lilymalacon944]

Very strong and durable Easy to see when trolling

[@IntrepidFisherman]

This is a great discussion on what type of PowerPro to use.... I don't use PowerPro but it seems like a decent brand. Great video and such a great way to discuss it. Love the side video work added in..

[@bigron8346]

I've paid big bucks for mono line and then i started using braided line it costs about a quarter the price of mono and it casts so much further and i think its alot stronger if you happen to get caught up in a tree mono just stretches and breaks but braided line you very rarely break the line u will break the branch first i switched all my reels over to braid its worth ever penny

[@isellcatlitter]

do you have to put a mono filament backing on your spool so the braid does not slip on the spool, and what knots do you use for your line splicing to leaders

[@timburke7959]

Always wondered the difference. Good video Justin, love the informational videos

[@Danemasterpiece]

Thanks for making this video, literally just this morning I made a cast and my line broke off at the lure on a nearly fresh tie. I'll be making the switch soon.

[@gingeritous]

I know what you're saying with that slicker braid I use that flourobraid from spiderwire and it likes to slip my knots even if I leave a longer tag end on it

[@brianclowers8984]

Hey Justin, couple of questions... 1, How often do you change the braided line on your reels? 2. Do you use backing on the spool or just straight braid to a flouro/mono leader?

[@LakeForkGuy]

+Brian Clowers I change braid about once every 6 months unless it's a frog rod that seeing heavier abuse, then I'll change it every 3-4 months. I will use a backing on deeper spools, but don't use backing on the 50 size reels. I always use backing on a spinning reel though due to line slippage.

[@AlexBuker]

im curious if you have experience using small braid for ultralight fishing. My Pline flouraclear 4lb has way too much memory

[@mattc6015]

Use 8npound braid for ultra light

[@wolfdue2236]

Of course you are right. The smaller braid is not practical. it cuts into your fingers and burns your hands, hard to see in the dark and tie knots, tangle easily. The smallest braid I can work with is 30lb. Try Walmart monofilament 'Trout S O S' made by Leland's Lures. It comes in 2, 4, and 6lb. Strong as hell, cast a mile, and super low memory. And you can't beat the price. Wish you catch more fish.

[@ontopfishing4897]

U broke the lines down perfectly thank you Helped a lot

[@BassGeek]

I use PowerPro as backing on all my reels. If I'm not running it strait. Good info man.

[@crappietails69]

What leader knot do you use? I've been having trouble with the FG knot unweaving at the knot!

[@patrickconnors8403]

Just what I needed to know, thanks Justin.

[@jemmani22]

Another (situational) disadvantage is that it doesn not stretch. When fishing for big tarpon or something that jumps a lot or has huge tail whips you need that extra stretch of mono. However 9 out of 10 times braid works best

[@michaelshoffner6584]

great video it answered all my questions, I appreciated the honesty

[@krbassin2465]

helped me I think IMA go to the slick 8 for redfish fishing

[@nationalwashproducts2124]

The only braid I use is suffix performance, saltwater and freshwater I've never had it break on me. I replace it after a year of fishing. I'm also trying out finns wind tamer on one of my stradics

[@carsonr6831]

It took me 10 min to break mine when I got a snag. Was using 30lb braid.

[@aaronsnodgrass5485]

Awesome video. Just wondering what your go-to braid to leader knot is? I'm guessing you may use a few different ones for different set ups. New video suggestion for you!

[@gavinhirt5231]

I love braid and use floro for a leader sometimes but be careful it will cut you so dont wrap it around your hand

[@tt3373]

Lfg I've used the original power pro for my frogging. But I bought slick 8 coming into that type of braid new, would u recommend using that for frogging. I've found that it is not very resistant. I would love your imput

[@craigharris7316]

Do you recommend using a florocarbon leader when using strait braid in semi stained water. Or can I just use strait braid

[@brucesnyder939]

I just got my first bait caster. I am a disabled guy. I have two below the knee prosthetic legs and kayak fish. I have nerve damage to my fingers which makes tieing knots very hard. Good knots that is. Do I have to tie on a floro leader to regular Power Pro braid?

[@kyleendsley9935]

Bruce Snyder You don't have too, I've heard from many people that it doesn't make a huge difference. If your doing some top water fishing, a fluro leader would be beneficial,otherwise your all set.

[@Aesop101]

hey justin, i bought a Daiwa Tatula CT Type R 100 HS reel, what line would you recommend for this reel? Thanks.

[@ricksandoval5485]

POWER PRO is great in heavy cover. line color lasts longer . the wax coating won't melt on those hot days. only line I use LAKE AMISTAD TX.

[@Everything_Andy]

Now if you did a video on the different styles of fishing to which braid you would use each id be interested to see what you think.

[@ryanp5413]

Great breakdown of the braid, where so you get DC fishing reels?

[@rhettgreen2305]

Is it good for a baitcaster if so what pound test do suggest

[@Desert_Angler]

Hey Justin! Thanks for this great breakdown of these braids. I have been looking for some answers to some questions about braid and you just answered most of them! Off to pick up a spool or two of Power Pro MaxQuatro! Thanks again!

[@osiel416]

just answered so many questions thank you

[@rafaelvaldez4383]

Thank you for the information Justin great video as always, question why don't they make the line in black?

[@OffshoreOffice]

Great explanation. I use the original power pro. Great knot strength and abrasion restance. I like the noise to, great for fishing videos.

[@Nanobot2821]

Thanks and great explanation about the different line. You earned my sub

[@jordanreyes8641]

You should do a video about mono fluro and braid for different applications. You're brands of choice and why

[@murphfee]

good analogies. Very helpful Thanks

[@Mike-kg4eh]

Love you as a fisherman, love your videos so just know this is a complement. With your new High and Tight hair cut if you buttoned the top button on your shirt you would the perfect Forest Gump for Halloween. Like I said, this is a complement. It was one of my favorite movies and you could do worse than being compared to Tom Hanks.

[@janviljoen7001]

Which is the best to use as a selfmade bow string?

[@frankieroman7535]

Very informative can't wait til the water temp warms up currently 38 degrees in Lake Erie ugh

[@chiefbubba2581]

Wow you need to come to Florida

[@frankieroman7535]

@@chiefbubba2581 bucket list

[@chiefbubba2581]

@@frankieroman7535 well come to stuart or Miami or fort Lauderdale you'll be happy

[@aaronkopp9062]

LakeForkGuy, awesome video. Question, there are other brands than Powerpro. Spiderwire and Fireline (I think?) are two that come to mind. I've been a mono guy my whole life, but I recently fished top water for speckled trout and LOVED the difference and am thinking about getting a baitcaster with braid. That being said, do you have any other brands/type or should I stick with the tried and true power pro?

[@II_JP_II]

When trying a leader... what type of knot would you tie for 30lb braid to 15 lb fluoro? Is the FG knot a good option or do those lines sizes not match up as well for that knot?

[@rypeck2]

whats the best salt water braid? been looking for a while, but never have fished braid only mono + floro leader

[@AllenWright22]

Not only will you get better casting distance with the thinner diameter Maxquatro, but you'll be able to add onto your line capacity.

[@zacharyreed8270]

I know this isn't about line but what reel do you think is the best for jigs and Texas rigs for under $180 thank you if you answer this

[@leejproductions27]

I learned a lot today- Thank You

[@beachbuster9716]

Good info How do I cut 50 pound spider wire braid

[@tonydavila2606]

FishTheSouthEast A knife, a blade, burn it with a lighter. If you don't have ANY of that, find a course rock wrap it around both of your hands put tension on it and rub it against the rock.... or just buy some braided line cutters.......lmao

[@beachbuster9716]

Jig Everything thank you

[@southernbassin902]

+FishTheSouthEast just go to Walmart. Braid cutters are like 10 dollars

[@largemouthfishing8223]

FishTheSouthEast chainsaw Duh

[@russ_the_racecar2915]

of course you can buy a pair of fly fishing clippers I get them for a dollar but if that dosnt work I ten to switch to my knife or a echo chainsaw

[@bhubb198]

Any thoughts on what # to use when? 30, 50, 65?

[@zackmorehouse]

Great analogy thank you.

[@ACDCRD]

If you work for shimano do you have to use power pro? Or can you work out a deal with them to use a different brand

[@illinoisfishing7211]

awesome video thanks for the tip

[@SyakirIshak]

do you fish with fluorocarbon leader when using braided lines?

[@TeamWildCardFishing]

great info brotha! great vid as always

[@thendricks9499]

What knot do you use on your leader connecting to the braid?

[@TheBullseye2001]

I am Mind Blown now.

[@RadDadisRad]

I'm a diehard super slick 8 fan. I'll have to change out my musky rod with this.

[@codymitchell3951]

very helpful video awesome video

[@dalton_n03]

Thanks for the helpful info LFG!

[@09keguti]

what is the most abbrasion resistant braid for fishing over reefs and sharp lava rocks in hawaii?

[@conniebennett6646]

what knot do u use to tie on your leader? i forget the one i used but the dang thing kept snagging on the last guide on the tip and fouling up my casts. i was using braid with flouro. can u do a vid on which lines match the best as far as spool line and leaders?

[@that_boom_dude]

connie bennett fg knot

[@robertcarroll9260]

Double Uni knot!

[@jackmoore2733]

connie bennett robert, uni knot is thick af. FG is the best.

[@conniebennett6646]

jack moore what is fg. i believe the uni knot was what i used.

[@jackmoore2733]

connie bennett just search on KZbin "how to tie FG knot"... it's the thinnest possible knot you can make to connect braid to mono/flouro. uni knot is thicker and bulkier.

[@ScuffedThumbZFishing]

You should do a video on what setups you use leaders on and what # test for like jigs spinnerbaits Texas rig setups.

[@Fauwood25]

What knot do you use to connect your braid to fluorocarbon?

[@BartonHNewell]

I'm assuming you may be sponsored by Power Pro, but if you could give a little insight, what is the difference between braid and fireline (Berkley)?

[@albertharris2903]

you rock man very informative video, thanks for all you do my friend. God Bless

[@BloodSweatnBass]

I really really needed that info Sir thanks for sharing

[@Ston3rRL]

what type of line should i use for fishing with a frog on a spinning reel ? i have lost 5 frogs already due to the line breaking pls help