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spectra extreme braid??

2.4K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  meanstreak  
#1 ¡
not posted in a while due to work and college burdens :wallbash: was curious to find out if anyone uses or has tried this braid? spectra? its all over the internet seems cheap but is it cheap for the obvious reasons?? if any one can help me out that be appreciated

Ryan
 
#3 ¡
It's all crap I've had some in past for boat fishing it says thin but it's like tow rope. The breaking strain said 30lbs but more like 10lbs. If it see's a snag it snaps in fear,or if and big fish hits your hook it snaps on the first big dive, It floats well so if your float fishing bread for carp it's fine. You be better off paying for better well known braids.
 
#5 ¡
Use the search button, you will find dozens of opinions.
Have used it for years with no problems, from 60lb in Shetland 25lb in Luce Bay and 12lb spinning for pollock
Its not as thin as premium brands but you get what you pay for and if there is 1000yd spools for a fiver, I will have some of that!
Usually pay ÂŁ15 -ÂŁ20 per 1000 yards at that price you got to give it a go
 
#7 ¡
No problems with the 30lb 0.2mm on the beach, it casts much further than 15lb mono on my ultegras, only use it in calmish seas as braid is useless in rough sea/weed because the leads pull out, put it on properly and you should not have any issues with wind knots, seen so many overfill reels then moan about it,