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Braided mainline (11 posts / 1,348 views)
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
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Post #1 6 Mar 2025 12:23
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Off the continent and it's been recommended to use braid as mainline .
I have Daiwa infinities and asking for recommendations please .
Will only be using for the week.
Spike Spike
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Post #2 6 Mar 2025 13:07
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In reply to Post #1
Gardner noir is fantastic, they do a casting one now also
Greekskii Greekskii
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Post #3 6 Mar 2025 14:50
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Have been using the avid outline braid and found it really good. Not had to do any long casts though so can't vouch for that.
Greekskii Greekskii
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Post #4 6 Mar 2025 14:50
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Have been using the avid outline braid and found it really good. Not had to do any long casts though so can't vouch for that.
JamieNow JamieNow
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Post #5 6 Mar 2025 17:12
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In reply to Post #1
it's a bit of a how long is a piece of string braid question.

if you're only going for a week, how much are you looking to spend?

how far are out you going to be fishing & will there be other boats on the water?

if you're fishing big distances then you will want something thin - if there are other boats / water users then you will most likely need something that sinks.
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
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Post #6 6 Mar 2025 21:35
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In reply to Post #5
It's only 7 acres and three of us on the lake .
A boat each a few snags and not too much weed that time of year .
Not being tight just hoping not to spend a fortune for just one weeks fishing .

I questioned did we need braid and yes was the recommendation from the owners.
Thanks for your replies so far
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
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Post #7 6 Mar 2025 21:36
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In reply to Post #3
Good shout thanks
woody71
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Post #8 6 Mar 2025 23:04
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I also like the avid outline braid
Ynnek
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Post #9 7 Mar 2025 05:13
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In reply to Post #1
I'm currently using Korda subbraid and very pleased with it performance
pottsville47 pottsville47
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Post #10 7 Mar 2025 15:15
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If it's just for the holiday get some cheap stuff off of flea bay, would recommend Hercules braid, doesn't sink wonderfully but tough as anything......and cheap!
JamieNow JamieNow
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Post #11 7 Mar 2025 16:37
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In reply to Post #10
agreed - if it's just for a week, no massive distances & there's minimal danger of others wiping your lines out, go cheap.

if you want to spend a bit more then I have used 30lb Powerpro for 15 years & as an all round braid, I haven't found anything that comes close.
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