which bulk spool do i buy?

Tell us what you're using it for, # test, etc..

Tell us what you're using it for, # test, etc..

plugging/eels 20lb/30lb

chunks/ bottom fishing 50/65lb

I tried both in 30# and had problems w/spinning gear. 40# or above and I've had no problems with any type of application. I 've used strictly power pro for the last three seasons due to its consistent performance. I use 40# spinning and 65# conventional. Very good stuff.

Shimano just bought PP!

I used Suffix last year for the 1st time.....won't use anything else....50lb test

Sufix for me. PP is crap IMO

Suffix last year was a pleasant surprise, especially in the <50# ranges, where PP has failed me. Liked it a lot. Still use PP in 50# and up.

I've use both and give the nod to suffix but powerpro is just fine. If you don't mind dropping a little extra coin I would give Saltiga braid serious consideration. That stuff is probably the best thing that I've used but it is expensive (i think 200 yard spools run about $35).

I've used Sufix for the last three years with no problems at all. Been buying the 300 yard spools because of the 10. off coupon rather then bulk spools..

I was all Fireline, but gave suffix and PP a shot last year. Suffix and PP is one in the same IMO, didn't notice a benefit of either in the 50lb range.

I noticed alot of guys use heavier line poundage on conventionals, is there a reason for this other than to minimize birdnests? Or do you just fish area's where heavier line is needed?

I have 65lb PP on a 704 and it works fine.

I was all Fireline, but gave suffix and PP a shot last year. Suffix and PP is one in the same IMO, didn't notice a benefit of either in the 50lb range.

The Suffix is 8 strands and the Power Pro is I think 4. I switched from Power Pro to Suffix. I use 20#, 30# and 50#. Suffix seems to hold shape better but 6 of one half doz of another!

pp 40 lb + [to may wind knots below that lb] but got wind sufix got $$$ increase this yr thinking of saltiga 55 or just stick with pp
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I've never tried Suffix ... seems like the #1 braid at SWE ,,. I've made the full circle back to fireline where I was happiest .. I like Fireline because its a harder slicker material and very strong .. PP seems much softer and spongier.. Spongier on the spool too .. What does Suffix feel like ?

check out the new braid by daiwa. . .very nice.

I've never tried Suffix ... seems like the #1 braid at SWE ,,. I've made the full circle back to fireline where I was happiest .. I like Fireline because its a harder slicker material and very strong .. PP seems much softer and spongier.. Spongier on the spool too .. What does Suffix feel like ?

It feels like Powerpro to me Tagger, I can't tell the difference. I also like a $12 bottle of wine better than alot of $50+ wines, so what do I know.

I love Fireline 30lb. I tried 50lb suffix and powerpro to try to fit more line on a 4500 baitrunner. I have 65lb powerpro on a penn 704 and it cast the same as 30lb fireline, but for some reason I think 30lb fireline would break at higher than 65lbs.

i tend to use pp because i haven't had any problems with the 50# and 65#. but the guys i fish with use suffix. it definately feels much rounder and seems less abrasive than the pp.

Strictly PowerPro for me.

I used Power Pro a couple of times and had issues with it. Im a 100% suffix guy now. Also from the SWE video its a little stronger in the rocks. (not by much) but it gets the nod in my book.

I've use both and give the nod to suffix but powerpro is just fine. If you don't mind dropping a little extra coin I would give Saltiga braid serious consideration. That stuff is probably the best thing that I've used but it is expensive (i think 200 yard spools run about $35).


I have the Daiwa Saltiga braid in Green . Cost is not much more than PP.

I have the Daiwa Saltiga braid in Green . Cost is not much more than PP.

What # test, Mike?

My first cast with suffix last fall resulted in a lost SS popper, I'll stick with fireline!

I've had a problem wiht 65 lb PP on my cod rod. First two seasons it was fine, then last year I started to get Mystery break offs a few feet from the end. Tried cutting it back by about 25 yards and still got the break offs, so its time to change out the braid. IMHO good line should last more than 2 years. BTW - the only time it was exposed to the sun is while I was actually fishing it.

I have the Daiwa Saltiga braid in Green . Cost is not much more than PP.

The braid I'm referring to is multicolored but the primary color was blue. I'm sure it comes in other colors. Does that sound like the same stuff?

Just found a pic. Not into the whole multicolor thing but stuff is pissah. What I used was actually called Saltiga Boat Braid.

my third year with suffix and i love it. 30# 40# and 50# are all good for throwing plugs and eels.

same stuff different color

Just found a pic. Not into the whole multicolor thing but stuff is pissah. What I used was actually called Saltiga Boat Braid.

i use diawa tsamuri braid.

same stuff different color

will have to come see you then. :kewl:

pp 40 lb + [to may wind knots below that lb] but got wind sufix got $$$ increase this yr thinking of saltiga 55 or just stick with pp
mh .026

You may know this, but many don't; Using a spinning reel the worst thing for braid and wind knots is cranking to close the bail. Many of us went down that road only to be told to manually close the bail and that eliminates 99.9% of any knots attributed to wind. The stuff is so limp it gets partial loops on the spool when you crank to close the bail.
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