Braid for spinning: how to choose the best, properties, features

Many experienced anglers in our time prefer braided fishing line, or cord, as it is also called. Despite this, the rest of the spinners still continue to use monofilament fishing line. Both types of fishing line have both advantages and disadvantages, therefore, you need to choose a fishing line for spinning very carefully, taking into account fishing conditions, as well as personal experience.

Catching predatory fish on a spinning rod is a rather interesting activity that can be safely attributed to an active type of recreation. The fact is that in search of a predatory fish, a spinning player has to travel many kilometers, making tens or even hundreds of casts, which has a forceful effect on both hands and feet. In addition, the body is actively working. Not everyone is ready to devote part of their free time to this type of fishing. Many people prefer to sit near the reservoir all day long, gaining strength and energy.

Types of braided fishing line

A braided line is a fishing line that is produced using a special technology using polyethylene fibers. Only three companies in the world are engaged in such production: in Japan (Toyobo), in Holland (Dutch State Mines) and in the USA (Allied Signa). These enterprises produce the highest quality braided line in the world. Each company has developed its own production technology. What fishing line to put on your spinning should be decided by the spinning player himself. Each angler differs in his vision of fishing technology, and fishing conditions are different everywhere.

There are 2 types of braided fishing line for fishing:

1. A classic braided line, which is made using a special technology, the method of weaving individual polyethylene fibers. In the process of making a cord, from 3 to 8 such fibers are used. All manufacturers own their own technology and are able to fulfill any order. A high-quality braid, regardless of the manufacturer, turns out to be perfectly round in cross section, which has a positive effect on its strength characteristics. “Twisted” fishing lines are one of the subspecies of braided fishing lines, but they are not obtained by weaving, but by twisting threads under high temperature.
2. Fishing line, which includes several threads parallel to each other, fused under high temperature. This type of fishing line is characterized by high rigidity, but it does not have the same thickness along the entire length, which negatively affects its strength characteristics. As a rule, this technology is used to produce inexpensive, low-cost fishing line.

The quality of braided fishing line for spinning depends on the method of weaving the line. This is indicated by tests carried out with some samples of cords from well-known manufacturers. Therefore, an experienced angler should know what kind of braid and what technology is used in order to choose high-quality fishing line for spinning, and not a cheap fake. As a rule, cheap fakes are made using the simplest technology. Here, a peculiar trend is outlined, indicating that the cheaper the wickerwork, the lower its quality. Some manufacturers in the production process of this type of fishing line use not quite high-quality raw materials. It is better not to buy such a fishing line.

Benefits of braided line

To make the right choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the technical data of the product, learn about the advantages and disadvantages. Based on the available information, you can choose a suitable fishing line for spinning, especially since perch and pike fishing require different lines that differ in technical data.

Interesting to know! Inexperienced anglers believe that when choosing a braided line for pike, you do not need to use a metal leash, since the pike will not be able to bite the braided line. In fact, this is a delusion, since the pike easily bites through the braided fishing line. Therefore, when catching pike, it is desirable to have a strong leash.

So, it is believed that braided line has a number of advantages over other types of lines. For example:

1. With the same cross section, the braid has a greater tensile strength. It is believed that this is the main advantage of this type of fishing line, since its choice begins with an indicator of its thickness and strength.
2. Braided line does not have a “memory” effect. In other words, if you twist it and then unwind it after a while, it will straighten up and take its original position.
3. There is a special coating on the braided fishing line, which increases its service life.
4. She has a very small coefficient of specific tension, which allows you to fix bites in time and make effective hooks. This is especially important when fishing at long distances.
5. A high degree of wear resistance, which allows it to be used for predator fishing in areas where shell rock predominates, regardless of the diameter of the fishing line.

At the same time, it is worth noting its shortcomings. For example:

1. This type of fishing line is noticeable in the water for fish.
2. Its cost is much higher compared to monofilament fishing line.

Naturally, it is worth considering both the pros and cons, no matter how many of these pluses and these minuses, although many argue that its shortcomings are not so important, the main thing is to pay attention to its merits. Unfortunately, it is not. Its visibility for fish in the water plays a very important role in catching a predator, since he is able to notice any anomalies occurring in the water column and simply refuses to peck. Due to some technical reasons, this line cannot be made transparent, so the colors have to be manipulated. Unfortunately, there are still some nuances due to which many spinningists remain adherents of monofilament fishing line.

How to choose the right braid

On the shelves of specialized stores you can see products of different quality, which means different price categories. Therefore, the selection process must be approached seriously, with knowledge of the matter. The outcome of all fishing depends on the correct choice of fishing line.

As practice has shown, braided fishing line is most suitable for certain methods of catching predatory fish. For example:

1. Fishing with jig lures. Since braided line has a low stretch coefficient, tackle based on this type of line is the most sensitive, which makes it possible to correctly control the game of the lure.
2. Micro jig fishing. This is generally a topic for a separate discussion, since a sufficiently sensitive tackle is needed, and here it is practically impossible to do without a braided fishing line. Choosing a very thin fishing line, you can hope for its strength.
3. For twitch fishing. Jerk lines require a fairly strong line and, braided line fits like no other, in addition, you can choose not thick, but strong line.
4. Fishing with poppers and wobblers, which do not differ in noticeable weight, requires a thin fishing line in order to cast a light bait as far as possible.
5. Under winter fishing conditions, both in open water and from ice to winter fishing rods. Due to the special impregnation and protective coating, the braid is characterized by increased frost resistance. When choosing braid for winter fishing, it is necessary to check that there is an inscription that it is intended for winter fishing, since not all types of braids are resistant to sub-zero temperatures.

First of all, when choosing a braided fishing line, you should decide on a number of factors. For example:

1. Fishing conditions. The choice of all gear, including fishing line, depends on this factor. If the reservoir is clean, without underwater surprises, then you can focus on light tackle with a thin fishing line. Otherwise, it is better to take a fishing line with a margin in thickness to cope with the hooks.
2. Required line breaking strength. The packaging always indicates how much weight the fishing line can hold. This may be indicated in kilograms (kg) or in libra (Lv). One libre corresponds to 2,2 kilograms. It is worth focusing on this indicator when a weighty predator is found in a pond.
3. depending on the size of the fish, which is caught in a pond, the diameter of the fishing line is selected, taking into account the tensile strength. Moreover, the indicators largely depend on the quality of the product and the technology of its manufacture. The more threads woven in this cord, the better and stronger it is. As a rule, branded samples are of excellent quality.
4. Line color selection. Since there is no braided transparent fishing line, you have to match the color of the fishing line either to the color of the algae or to the color of the bottom. As a rule, fishing line of green and black colors is very popular. Brighter colors are comfortable for the spinner, but visible to the fish. Therefore, it is better to choose something in between.

When choosing a fishing line, be sure to ask the manufacturer. The more famous the company, the better the product, although it costs many times more. Instead of buying low-quality braided line, it is better to use monofilament fishing line.

Samples of braids worthy of attention

To date, there are many models that are worth paying attention to when choosing a fishing line for spinning.

Shimano Greek PE Mantis

The fishing line consists of 8 separate threads woven into a single cord using a special technology. It is of high quality, regardless of the thickness of the fishing line, since its diameter is the same, regardless of the length of the fishing line. Available in several color shades.

SUFIX 832 Advanced Superline

Products of this class are produced using modern technology and based on Gore-Tex fibers, which were invented quite recently. The fishing line consists of 8 such threads, which gives the fishing line unsurpassed technical data. Such products are able to satisfy the needs of the most demanding anglers.

Anyway Super Cast X8

Such products consist of 8 strands and a double protective coating, which allows the fishing line to be soft and, at the same time, resistant to abrasion. The line is available in four basic colors.

Braided fishing line or cord, as it is also called, has taken its rightful place among the lines of many spinning players. Unfortunately, the high price makes it inaccessible for many categories of anglers, so you have to be content with monofilament line, which is somewhat inferior to braided line in some respects. Although, again, everything is purely arbitrary, since monofilament fishing line has its own advantages, against the background of the advantages of braided line. Technological progress does not stand still, therefore, branded products, regardless of whether it is braided or monofilament line, are always of unsurpassed quality. You need to be afraid only of cheap fakes, of which there are a lot of similar products on the market.