What prices are you paying for braid? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dbarnett66 · 02-13-2013, 08:06 PM

I went to a local tackle shop and was quoted $11 per 100 yards for 65lb braid. I have two older Daiwa Sealine 50h's that can hold up to 500 yards of that stuff. If I fill both reels, I am looking at $110 plus tax. I am old school and have only fished mono. These prices have me thinking going back to my old school ways. Someone want to "school" me on the modern era?

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jorluivil · 02-13-2013, 08:21 PM

I buy all of my spectra on ebay

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=93964353671

MrM · 02-13-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I buy all of my spectra on ebay

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=93964353671

+1. I try to support the local shops when I can, but I'm not made of money either.

JarrodMc · 02-13-2013, 09:36 PM

It's not cheap but that stuff lasts a long time. I payed about $85 to spool up my Torium 20 with braid and about 100 topshot mono.

02-13-2013, 09:47 PM

If you want to save cash, spool it with some cheap mono. There is no reason to put 500 yards of spectra on there....

Put 300yards of fat 40lb mono then fill the rest wih spectra. You'll most likel never see the mono unless you're going for humbolt once a year.

I have no reels that hold more than 250yards. I walk into Charkbait with $25 and a reel and they usually fill up whatever reel with 65# JB/Cortland, depending what they have in stock

Mono+Spectra is your best bet for large reels when on a budget

bus kid · 02-14-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I walk into Charkbait with $25 and a reel and they usually fill up whatever reel with 65# JB/Cortland, depending what they have in stock

X2 but our charkbait is better up here!

fishsouthcounty · 02-14-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I buy all of my spectra on ebay

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=93964353671

goood deal right there....put 300 yds of spectra and a long mono top shot.

02-13-2013, 08:06 PM	#1
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	What prices are you paying for braid? I went to a local tackle shop and was quoted $11 per 100 yards for 65lb braid. I have two older Daiwa Sealine 50h's that can hold up to 500 yards of that stuff. If I fill both reels, I am looking at $110 plus tax. I am old school and have only fished mono. These prices have me thinking going back to my old school ways. Someone want to "school" me on the modern era? Danodog

02-13-2013, 08:21 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I buy all of my spectra on ebay http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=93964353671 __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-13-2013, 09:36 PM	#4
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	It's not cheap but that stuff lasts a long time. I payed about $85 to spool up my Torium 20 with braid and about 100 topshot mono.

02-13-2013, 09:47 PM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	If you want to save cash, spool it with some cheap mono. There is no reason to put 500 yards of spectra on there.... Put 300yards of fat 40lb mono then fill the rest wih spectra. You'll most likel never see the mono unless you're going for humbolt once a year. I have no reels that hold more than 250yards. I walk into Charkbait with $25 and a reel and they usually fill up whatever reel with 65# JB/Cortland, depending what they have in stock Mono+Spectra is your best bet for large reels when on a budget