Where do you guys buy braid from?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by tanners

What good is packing the braid on machine tight if you are going to lay it back on hand tight after the first cast? Just curious.

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All of my reels have braid and I loaded all of them without the use of a machine. I've fought everything from bass to sharks to black seabass and yellows on those reels, the braid has NEVER dug into itself.

Also, I don't see how the braid can dig into itself, when its loaded (by hand or machine) onto the reels its loaded it somewhat of a criss-cross pattern; left to right, right to left.....right? Am I wrong?

[Irishman]

I load mine under pressure using a glove to wind on, kinda double wrap around two fingers. Just trying to see who is buying what from where. It's expensive stuff but I love the idea of being able to change top shots and respective breaking strength quickly.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Irishman

I load mine under pressure using a glove to wind on, kinda double wrap around two fingers. Just trying to see who is buying what from where. It's expensive stuff but I love the idea of being able to change top shots and respective breaking strength quickly.

Ooh yeah.......I forgot to answer your question.

I've never kept track but I'm confident in saying that I replace my braid ever 2-3 years and when I do I usually buy it online (amazon/ebay) or at a local store but thats rare. Because I'm not replacing it often I don't really waste my time looking for the best deal, if I need it, I order it and I'm done. Personally, I'd rather order it from the comfort of my home and not waste an hour of my time driving to and from a shop just to save a $3 dollars.

If you're replacing line on a handful of reels it makes sense to look for the best deal but if you're loading it on one or two reels just go online and order it, don't waste your time driving around town looking for the best deal.

As far as top shot goes I use 40lb seaguar on all of my lines.


Almosg forgot to mention that all of my reels are loaded with 65lb powerpro

[Cadillyak]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

All of my reels have braid and I loaded all of them without the use of a machine. I've fought everything from bass to sharks to black seabass and yellows on those reels, the braid has NEVER dug into itself.

Also, I don't see how the braid can dig into itself, when its loaded (by hand or machine) onto the reels its loaded it somewhat of a criss-cross pattern; left to right, right to left.....right? Am I wrong?

To be honest I have only heard horror stories about braid digging into itself. Squidco is pretty reasonable with their prices so getting them to spool my reel was a no brainer. As far as all the fish u have fought, I can neither confirm nor deny, as I'm lucky to catch a mackerel here and there.