J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
I hadn't picked up any line yet, waiting to see if TW does their Christmas sale. I will grab about $100 of 10 percent off gift card and use that. I still haven't made my call on which small spinning reel, the JPY has dropped again too, making me wish I had picked another Stradic or tried a Caldia when they were each around $130.
Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
I'm in the same boat, I can continue to use 15lb 4orce, but I want quieter through the guides, a bit more casting distance (15 4orce casts very well) and smoother knot connections. This said, 4orce is tough, strong, durable, cuts through grass/weeds, and is fairly abrasion resistant as a braid. It also holds its form/body well and is not so wispy that it causes a lot tip tangle.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:24 pmI hadn't picked up any line yet, waiting to see if TW does their Christmas sale. I will grab about $100 of 10 percent off gift card and use that. I still haven't made my call on which small spinning reel, the JPY has dropped again too, making me wish I had picked another Stradic or tried a Caldia when they were each around $130.
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Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
Haven't tried that 4 strand either. I did try Maxcuatro, had a 20lb test sample with a Chronarch MGL I bought. I was not a huge fan of the noise or feel but it was tough too, an overall decent line. I have noticed diameter is key to casting. For me, we always used Sufix 832 which is crazy thick. I used 15lb, switched to 10lb, then switched to 8lb. Eventually it was too thick for crappie and light duty, so I tried Nanobraid. I have also tried: SuperSlickV1, regular PowerPro, Nanofil, Fireline, cheap Spiderwire, and maybe one or two others.dragon1 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:33 pmI'm in the same boat, I can continue to use 15lb 4orce, but I want quieter through the guides, a bit more casting distance (15 4orce casts very well) and smoother knot connections. This said, 4orce is tough, strong, durable, cuts through grass/weeds, and is fairly abrasion resistant as a braid. It also holds its form/body well and is not so wispy that it causes a lot tip tangle.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:24 pmI hadn't picked up any line yet, waiting to see if TW does their Christmas sale. I will grab about $100 of 10 percent off gift card and use that. I still haven't made my call on which small spinning reel, the JPY has dropped again too, making me wish I had picked another Stradic or tried a Caldia when they were each around $130.
Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
I actually like 30 SS8 V2 on a BC, but I don't like it on spinning.
I think I'm gonna go 12-14 Nanobraid and 22 YGK Soul.
I think I'm gonna go 12-14 Nanobraid and 22 YGK Soul.
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Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
I suppose I'll find out when I get some 22lb YGK in to compare. Thanks for your recommendations.
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Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
I just received some YGK X8 Upgrade in 40lb...dang, this is thin stuff, thinner than 15lb Tufline 4orce and feels even slightly smaller diameter than X9 20 lb, mostly due to a rounder shape and uniformity IMO.
I have it on my Ian Tuned Steez Limited 105 SV on a custom Lamiglas Infinity 873 at the moment but it's so thin, I really want to see how it handles the 1/8-1/2 oz baits I run on this combo. I may just put it on my Certate 2510R-PE paired to a Shimano Hard Rocker 8'3" MHF since it's literally as small in diameter as some manufacturers 10-15 lb 8-weaves...so far, I'm impressed with the initial feel and quality of the line.
I have it on my Ian Tuned Steez Limited 105 SV on a custom Lamiglas Infinity 873 at the moment but it's so thin, I really want to see how it handles the 1/8-1/2 oz baits I run on this combo. I may just put it on my Certate 2510R-PE paired to a Shimano Hard Rocker 8'3" MHF since it's literally as small in diameter as some manufacturers 10-15 lb 8-weaves...so far, I'm impressed with the initial feel and quality of the line.
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Re: J-Braid vs X9 vs Nanobraid
I have used x9 (30 and 40lbs) and J Brand Grand x8 (20lbs). According to the spec, 30lbs x9 is thinner than the 20lbs Daiwa. I can't tell the difference in the thickness. They're about the same to me.
To me, the Daiwa seems to casts a bit better, but the difference isn't big. I like both, and it's kind of hard to make up my mind, when I need to buy a new spool.
To me, the Daiwa seems to casts a bit better, but the difference isn't big. I like both, and it's kind of hard to make up my mind, when I need to buy a new spool.