65 or 80 pound braid?

[jimbolostatsea]

Howsit guys looking for some advice from the guys that are using braid as there mainline.What pound fireline would u suggest for just general scratching 65 or 80 pound?

 

[DJP]

I'm using 60lb fireline at the moment, works well. Make sure to get radial braid (round)as it casts better. 80lb will also work, but not neccesary, and thinner braid has less drag.

 

[Strepie]

I use 80lbs but only for the added protection against reefs,etc.

 

[Marthin]

i simply bought braid that was .45

It happened to be 80lb suffix.

I'll buy the same next time.

 

[jimbolostatsea]

Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Simen]

jimbolostatsea wrote:

Howsit guys looking for some advice from the guys that are using braid as there mainline.What pound fireline would u suggest for just general scratching 65 or 80 pound?

Soory dont know the poundage, just dia


For scratching, I wont consider going to a larger dia than .38. Rather add a thicker leader if you are between bricks.

In fact I use .38 on all my reels, scratching or not.

REMEMBER, you are asking about FIRELINE.

A cheaper one is Kingfisher casting braid, same dia, good for the price.

 

[mark norval]

Afri-Cast braid is also good, been using it on my grinder and multiplier for some time now and we have had no problems with it. I use the 50lb.