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finbob
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finbob
   Old Thread  #9 24 Jun 2026 at 10.10am  0  Login    Register
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Waiting on someone to put out tapered braid 300yds. I really dislike shock leaders.
2ambream
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   Old Thread  #8 21 Jun 2026 at 9.54pm  0  Login    Register
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I've got it on atm, first season using it and so many wind knots i've allready brought a replacement.
Maybe my own fault, as i try 5 or 6 chucks before rw-wetting.

Expensive stuff for the longevity is my verdict so far. Ordered some of that 8 strand yelllow teemu stuff £6 for 500 metres 0.23mm. Can afford to replace that stuff reguarly if needed
lilharbs
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lilharbs
   Old Thread  #7 21 Jun 2026 at 8.02pm  0  Login    Register
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Pretty much the same, 30-40lb braid off Amazon straight through. Tenner a spool.
Belch
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Belch
   Old Thread  #6 21 Jun 2026 at 4.17pm  0  Login    Register
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ESP Distance Spod braid is 0.17 / 20lb . . . . .only prob with thinner = more likelihood of windknots / frap ups . .
Busted
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   Old Thread  #5 21 Jun 2026 at 2.16pm  0  Login    Register
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I use korda spod braid (same as 20lb daiwa J briad I think) with a 50lb leader

I fish at reasonable range a fair bit and cant think of a better combination
Chuffy
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Chuffy
   Old Thread  #4 21 Jun 2026 at 1.30pm  0  Login    Register
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I use 20lb 0.16 J Braid, wouldnt want to go lower than that really. Having said that Fox now do the XD Pro braid which is 0.14.
Dazjones
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Dazjones
   Old Thread  #3 21 Jun 2026 at 11.49am  1  Login    Register
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I've been using cheap Chinese braid in 30lb straight through for years and never had a crack off, used with various spombs at various ranges.

Daz
rattyyy
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   Old Thread  #2 21 Jun 2026 at 8.17am  0  Login    Register
Korda’s SLR braid is sold as an ultra thin casting braid for extreme range. It doesn’t say breaking strain or diameter on the packet and they say it has to be used with a 30lb Armakord leader. It is incredibly thin and makes long range casting very easy
Nigel18
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   Old Thread  #1 20 Jun 2026 at 10.32pm  0  Login    Register
Hi,

Looking for some advice on spomb braid please.

What is the lowest breaking strain or diameter braid you would go for on a spomb reel with a shock leader?
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