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Are any of the 'braided' lines really braided?
I've been using a braided for a couple years and it is untwisting into a flat mess. Don't remember what brand it was.
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I've had great luck with fire line. But I do change it out after a few years.
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How long were you using the braid your talking about, before it started coming apart? It might be worth it to try another brand name. Because braid line is actually braided it can come apart in certain conditions but the higher quality like hold together pretty good.
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what lb test is it.. I'm guessing it's the Spiderwire Stealth,worst braid ever. I seen that happen with the 5 lb powerpro braid..flattens out
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Braided line has never been truly braided. It would not be round nor be able to cast smoothly if it were truly braided. A true braid would also lose most of it's strength as each braid would become a new knot and lend debility to the line.
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