yorke_angler 0 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi guysI have found some sufix braid for cheap and was just wondering what peoples opinions are of this braid? And what lb do people use for catching salmon, ruggers etc, im guessing 10lb would be ok? :-\im looking at replacing my spiderwire braid as its a heap of s***, lol.. constant tangles and kinda hard to tie knots as it feels so wirey.. .hissy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Personally, I dont like it. I have some 15lb stuff on one of my reels and find it feels wirey and I found it difficult to tie good knotts in. I certainly wouldnt be buying it again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 My entry level into the wondeful world of braid was via a spool of 5kg SUFIX and 5kg vanish, a perfect match after the mono :fishing:I've had many redfin and trout on this combo and the only complaint was its tendency to knot in dificult (windy) casting conditions causing a fair bit of frustration, but at least developing skills at picking wind knots out with a dress makers pin kept pushed into the reel seat for instant use :fishing:When this wore out after turning it around and losing bits to knots, I looked around and tried firewire in Crystal which was the closest thing to stiff wire you could find,it fluffed out in an outrageously short time causing me to cut lengths off after nearly every trip, BUT,I can honestly say I never had a wind knot in it so persevered 'til it also now needs replacing ::)Just got some new product "Rovex", deep green, smooth and shiny and as stiff as the fireline. Just squeezing the last bit of knot free fishing out of the fireline before trying the New kid on the block ;)If the rovex doesn't work out, it's back to the Sufix again for me!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SuperThahn Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I had the suffix and found it pretty good. Saying that unless I am jigging its still fireline for me. I have tried pretty much every braid on the market in sa and the only one that compairs to fireline is sunline. But i still wont use under 10lb as its just too thin and causes dramas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I love suffix its really good braid ive got that on alot of my reels and its really thin, Perosnally I like the Suffix performence y6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benny 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Had 15lb Suffix power Pro Performance (think thats what its called) braid, one of the best I reckon, nice and thin and never got wind knots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Geez :icon_e_surprised: are we all talking about the same stuff :icon_eek:Mines a silvery blue colour. Cant recall the actual type but I know its suffix. Interesting how mine feels nothing like those posted above :-\ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 thanks for the replies guys, looks like I'll be giving the suffix a go then.. At $60 for 1200yds I cant resist ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke_westlakes 4 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yeah its wicked braid for the price! Never let me down either, landed most of my mullys and snaps on lures on suffix! Its only around $40 too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 $60 for 1200 yards?/ pm me where mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodstar 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 me too please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke_westlakes 4 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I heard suffix has gone broke and there selling all there gear under another name, heaps cheaps? anyone no if this is true or not?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 sorry guys, theres only one 1200yd spool and i got dibs :PBUT, if i see anymore I'll let ya know ;)interesting benny, i'll have to check that out.. could explain why this spool is going so cheap, but it definately says suffix performance on the packaging, and its still boxed too! :-\ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benny 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 If its yellow, it would be the exact same one I bought... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 yep its yellow.. you liking it so far? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benny 1 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yep loved it, dont have it anymore, but its hell good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61southoz Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 bought 3kg suffix for my heavier lures and have used it breaming,carping and for salmon lures.best braid i've used.brent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigash 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 i use suffix 4kg for snapper on sp's, it's very fine & works well(need good knots for fine diameters). i also use rovex which is a bit thicker diameter for equivalent size. heard it was made by same companyrovex 20lb & 30lb serves me well alsocheersBigAsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Tried my "Rovex" out tonight for the first time, for three reddys in an hour, the line performed magnificently and I think this is the start of something really special Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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