As best as I can remember, here's the results of Fishpart's tests last night. Bearing in mind that one run-through really isn't conclusive of anything.
Fireline 30 measured .0165" in diameter and took 4 passes over the sharp blade to break.
Big Game 65 measured .0155" and also took 4 passes.
Miracle Braid 50 measured the thickest at .0195" and took 4 passes.
Spectron 50 measured .0185" and only took 2 passes.
Stren Superbraid 40# was the thinnest at .0135" but also broke in 2 passes.
This test wasn't designed really to test pure breaking strength, but more resistance to abrasion.
Eric, Fireline 20 does indeed break at over 50# and isn't junk. It's probabpy the single most used braid on all of Long Island. Your tackle shop guy is talking thru his hat
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