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Spike
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Spike
   Old Thread  #13 3 Jul 2025 at 11.11am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #12
That’s the one I’d be most interested in after using the standard Noir

Been fantastic the last 12 months. Reversed it recently to get the fresh braid to the top
bashmeister
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bashmeister
   Old Thread  #12 3 Jul 2025 at 8.48am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #11
I'm currently using the Gardner noir distance sinking braid. I've found it to be absolutely brilliant. No fading as of yet, super thin at .27, sinks extremely well and I've had no probs with it whatsoever. I would definitely recommend it.
Beep
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   Old Thread  #11 2 Jul 2025 at 7.49pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
I have the ta braid on my reels at the moment, it’s great and sinks really well but it is also very thick 0.49.
Limited to 110yds.
I also have the Berkeley black velvet that I have got about 3 seasons out of by turning around 😅 but is now discontinued, which is excellent for casting 0.20 but floats.
Tbf both of these braids keep there colour longer than most.

I was hoping to find something in the middle 0.30 that keeps its colour and sinks to a degree.
I just noticed these two sat in that bracket.
RKB
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   Old Thread  #10 2 Jul 2025 at 7.15pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
I really like the TA braid.
nexus6
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   Old Thread  #9 2 Jul 2025 at 5.52pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #8
no the colour on the Fox braid fades to light grey very quickly. Personally I don't think line colour matters. The Noir line also fades as well.
I've had some Thinking Anglers braid on since about March which I use for boat work both here and abroad. The spools have probably done around 60nights so far and have hardly faded. This line also still seems to have some kind of shiny coat on it as well.
Beep
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   Old Thread  #8 2 Jul 2025 at 3.50pm  0  Login    Register
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Much appreciated thanks.
Have you found that the fox has maintained the colour well?
Also am I right in thinking the fox has more of a smooth profile than the avid?
nexus6
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   Old Thread  #7 2 Jul 2025 at 3.38pm  1  Login    Register
For casting 100m+ Fox braid all day long. Less than 100m Gardner Noir or slightly better in my opinion the Thinking Angler braid.
If I could only use one for everything it would be the Fox.
Carlos_M
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   Old Thread  #6 2 Jul 2025 at 12.58pm  0  Login    Register
Not tried the Fox one. But Avid is the best all round braid I’ve used. Casts well for a sinking braid.
jbruin
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jbruin
   Old Thread  #5 2 Jul 2025 at 1.38am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
I've used the new Submerge Naturals in 45lb for a couple of years and found it really good for casting and sinking, I can hit about 140 yards with 12 foot rods and a rig attached, never found it wanting strength wise. Also used the Avid stuff before that which I never had any problems with. I found both sank well, Fox stuff a bit better for casting.
bmthman
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bmthman
   Old Thread  #4 1 Jul 2025 at 10.46pm  0  Login    Register
I would check the Tackle Box line & braid test results, Avid braids BS is well below what is stated and the diameter much thicker than stated!
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #3 1 Jul 2025 at 10.17am  1  Login    Register
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Gardner Noir gets very good feedback
Spike
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Spike
   Old Thread  #2 1 Jul 2025 at 9.06am  0  Login    Register
I’m in a similar boat.

No shockleaders on one lake I fish but can use braid straight through

So after some decent casting Braid that would take some long casts without snapping. Max 3.5oz lead, guessing I’d need braid to be around .28-.32 to withstand the casts

I’ve looked at the avid also and read good reviews, haven’t seen much on the fox
Beep
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   Old Thread  #1 1 Jul 2025 at 7.54am  0  Login    Register
I’m trying to choose between these two because they seem to be reasonable casting braids but also sink.
The new fox submerge braid.
The avid outline.
I have previously used one braid for casting and one sinking but hoping to find a happy medium 🫣.
Thanks Tom.
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