Sufix 832 Braid

[mundo]

Does anyone know how the 20lb 832 compares to 20lb Samurai in terms of smoothness?

The Samurai is way smoother and softer, out of the package 832 is noticeable stiffer, I do not know if it will break in with some use (as other braids) Samurai is also thinner.
I want to make a back to back comparaison of both.


Mundo

[Heavy Action]

Has anyone used it for top waters? If they have how the slow sinking effect the action of the bait?[/quote]

when I first purchased it I didn't know it was a sinking braid.I first noticed it when I tied on a frog and had a hard time trying to walking it. Still prefer performance braid for that aspect. I plan on using it for deep cranking this summer in 30lb. I also have 10lb. on my shakey head rod.

[Bass Oreno]

Thats a really good information ! Thank you Bob ! Great work !

[Jighead61]

Does anyone know how the 20lb 832 compares to 20lb Samurai in terms of smoothness?

The Samurai is way smoother and softer, out of the package 832 is noticeable stiffer, I do not know if it will break in with some use (as other braids) Samurai is also thinner.
I want to make a back to back comparaison of both.


Mundo

Mundo, I suspected that Samurai would be softer/smoother/thinner. Thanks for confirming it.

[C_diesel2]

I plan on buying some 30lb for my jig rod....I'll let you guys know how it works out....

[l2yan]

I plan on buying some 30lb for my jig rod....I'll let you guys know how it works out....

I've used the 30# for a decent amount of time, and I must say I really like it. I would say my 2nd favorite for 30# braids in which I've used for lots of surfcasting. My absolute favorite for 30# is still fireline radial braid though... just extremely smooth and strong.

But for #20 and less, I don't really like the Fireline radial braid. So hopefully this 832 will be much smoother and stronger in the 10-20# classes...

[slipperybob]

Fireline Braid at 20# is only 6 strands but at 30# it's 8 strands.

[ajanke]

Hello Tackle Tour readers,
By the way of self introduction my name is Andrew I am a HisTackleBox.com pro staff. I have a high opinion of Sufix 832 Braid. The line is not stiff and waxy like some of the others. As already mentioned in the other blogs the stuff repels water well, which makes a real good choice for your topwater fishing. I have been using Daiwa Samari Braid but I am going to be fishing with Sufix 832 more. High Quality Braids as well as all lines have really improved over the years. Sufix 832 is in my opinion about the best you can purchase. If interested in a fair price for a high end braid such as Sufix 832 check out HisTackleBox.com. Thanks for your time, Andrew

[ajanke]

Hello
Andrew here with HisTackleBox, I mentioned in my last post that 832 makes a good braid for topwater. Due to my curiosity, the concensus states that this braid sinks. Personally, I have not seen this as a problem. If the nature of this braid sinks as well as stated in the above posts, there is definitely a application for a braid with this unique quality.
Andrew Janke
HisTackleBox.com

[slipperybob]

The 832 Braid does sink, but it's no lead core line.

[slipperybob]

Just got done testing some 10# 832. Impressive knot break at 17# 5 oz. Tried the palomar knot and got 15# 14 oz.

[North Branch]

Just got done testing some 10# 832. Impressive knot break at 17# 5 oz. Tried the palomar knot and got 15# 14 oz.

Nice! Which knot gave 17# 5 oz?

[slipperybob]

It's a simple Trilene knot with just the tag end passed through twice on the loop instead of once. I just call it my bird nest knot becuase I sometime tie it sloppy and it holds great too, but I wouldn't put much faith in that sloppy process. I think the secret is as long as the lines do not cross on the hook eye, it's a very strong knot.

[cjtoad]

I've got it on 5 rods and have had some time on the water with it. I really like it so far. It doesn't sink very quickly so I haven't had any trouble on my topwater rod.

[T-Rig101]

The 832 Braid does sink, but it's no lead core line.

Like many, I have an on going search for the perfect fishing line. I have yet to find it.
Floro's stretch, they all Stretch, as do Mono's. I don't want stretch when I fish Trig etc, I do want sensitivity.
I have tried almost every premium braid on the market and Samurai remains the best in my opinion.
I just tried the new Suffix 832 Braid, but I need more time to truly have an opinion. I can say this, this line holds water which is very evident on casting, it sprays more water than any other line I have tried. The claims that this line sinks is questionable.. I tested the sink rate (2" length in a clear glass of water) and found that Floro goes down fast, Mono also sinks, but at about half the speed, braid floats. The 832 sank to the bottom of the glass at almost the same rate as Mono, However, after I let the lines soak in the glass for an hour, lo and behold the 832 was floating on top with the braid. Why, I don't know, but the only variable is the Gore fiber. Spiderwire FloroBraid is reported to have many more Gore fibers than 832 and they say it sinks faster. Wonder if it stays down after it sinks????
For now, I will continue to fish 30lb Sam with a 6' floro leader joined with an Alberto knot.