Braided fishing Line

[tashmoo1]

Searching e-Bay for some braided line, I a lot of the posts were for an offshore brand - Dyneema - anyone heard of this or used it? Sounds like a knock off and I'm weary of it.

[eazily-amused]

You should probably post this in the Sportsfishing Forum.

[MrPat]

It's the a gel spun fiber made in Europe. It's like spectra. I have read that spectra fibers are "better", but I doubt that we'd notice this difference using either type of braid. Spectra works fine for me, so I'll stay with my favorite brands like Power Pro, Sufix, etc.

[Slingnbait]

I have just started using the Dyneema that i get from E-bay and let me tell you the 8# Dyneema is awesome. Better than any other braided line I have used. Casts a country mile. I have some 15# on the way! Much cheaper too.

[Locke N Load]

You get what you pay for. Why skimp on something as important as line?

[firefisher]

Locke N Load is right, Why Skimp? Don't buy line on ebay. It could be old and sitting around and exposed to who knows what kind of elements. Buy from a reparable local tackle shop or online store.

[Sam Salmon]

Originally Posted by firefisher

Don't buy line on ebay. It could be old and sitting around and exposed to who knows what kind of elements.....

The Good News is that it doesn't matter how old it is the stuff wears like iron and sitting around for a few years make no difference at all.

[firefisher]

Not true, yes lasts a long time, if taken care of. Do your research.

Originally Posted by Sam Salmon

The Good News is that it doesn't matter how old it is the stuff wears like iron and sitting around for a few years make no difference at all.

[sickcat]

Originally Posted by Sam Salmon

The Good News is that it doesn't matter how old it is the stuff wears like iron and sitting around for a few years make no difference at all.

Very true Sam but I still would be a little wary of something like factory seconds etc. Considering how long it lasts I agree with the others - to important to take the chance.