Which one is the better option? Or which do you prefer?

Haven't used Power Pro in several years.

It was ok when I did but I do prefer the Sufix now. 

832 has been my go to spinning reel braid for past few seasons.

10 and 15 lb does all the heavy lifting with 20 lb making a few special guest appearances annually. 

However, I've been injecting some Seaguar Smackdown Braid into the mix 

and it's making a strong bit to replace the Sufix when the time comes.

Which might be a while, the new braids last and last and last and . . . . . . . .

#goodthing

A-Jay

 

Don't wait, you will REALLY like the Smackdown. There is a notable difference.

 

 

1 hour ago, roadwarrior said:

Don't wait, you will REALLY like the Smackdown. There is a notable difference.

 

 

Definitely a notable difference...about $15 a spool over the two I've mentioned! Only kidding...what do you like better about the smack down?

3 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

...what do you like better about the smack down?

 

6 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

Definitely a notable difference...about $15 a spool over the two I've mentioned! Only kidding...what do you like better about the smack down?

I got a spool of Smackdown as a gift that I'll be using on a spinning reel and I've noticed that it is definitely more supple than either PP or 832. MUCH smoother than the PP. Next year (when I have money again), I'll probably upgrade my two braid BCs to Smackdown.

They are completely different lines.

PP is 4 strand weave, it is coarser, louder, but cuts veggies better.

832 is 8 strand weave, much smoother, quiter, limper but not so good with cutting veggies. 

Unless I am fishing thick vegetation 832 is my choice.

 

Well...maybe ill get some smackdown instead!

53 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

Well...maybe ill get some smackdown instead!

Now's the time to do it...TW's 25 days of Christmas sale has started. Day 1 is 30% off all Seaguar - including Smackdown.

Love Smackdown on my spinning reels, not so much on my casting reels, especially for pitching. It seems to stick to itself which isn't an issue for a normal cast but is for a short pitch.

Ran both lines for the last 10 years on a majority of my spinning outfits, up until just 2 years ago. Both are good lines, but I personally favor original PP, especially in the smaller sizes. The last two years I've ran several outfits with YGK SS112 Sinking Braid, and for bass related applications, I'd take it over the other two in a hearbeat. Haven't tried Smackdown, and doubt I'll try at this point.

I had 15# Power Pro on a spinning rod for around 5 years.  5 Years ago, I loaded it with 20# 832, and it remains.  Braid is so overkill and lasts so long, I really haven't had a reason to respool with anything else.  As far as preference between the two, I have non - both have worked beyond my expectations.  In both cases, the color faded a bit, but after a month didn't fade any more.

I used to use PP for quite a while too but one time they were sold out so I bought the 832 instead.  Since then, I've used the 832.

 

Interesting opinions on the Smackdown.  If its that much better than the 832, I'm gonna have to try it too.

832 for me I didn’t like pp  never tried smack down.

5 hours ago, Team9nine said:

Ran both lines for the last 10 years on a majority of my spinning outfits, up until just 2 years ago. Both are good lines, but I personally favor original PP, especially in the smaller sizes. The last two years I've ran several outfits with YGK SS112 Sinking Braid, and for bass related applications, I'd take it over the other two in a hearbeat. Haven't tried Smackdown, and doubt I'll try at this point.

I believe for shaky heads , wacky rigs and Big TRD Ned Rig -  the YGK SS112 Sinking Braid may be the best line going . On my 7' ML Ned Rig I am running PP #8 lb. Hi-Viz Yellow to InvizX #6 lb. leader and I like that set up a lot ... I could easily substitute #10 lb. PP as a main line for my Ned Rig  and still be happy with it . 

Both are excellent lines. I use both, but when I go down to 8 and 10lb I prefer PP.

I use both 832 and PP in the 20-50lb strengths, and love both of them.

Pp for me. Never used the smack down and probably won't. Just dont see the need but have no doubts its likely better. Pp hasn't failed me or my buddies and I'm used to it so ignorance is bliss!

Been using 20lb 832 on my spinning set up for a year now. Color fades, but good line, casts well, and 0 wind knots so far. 

I run both . Think it may always be a mix of them.. want to try some smackdown as well.

11 hours ago, Shimano_1 said:

Pp for me. Never used the smack down and probably won't. Just dont see the need but have no doubts its likely better. Pp hasn't failed me or my buddies and I'm used to it so ignorance is bliss!

Okay, that makes sense to me, but for those that want to "kick it up a notch", I think Smackdown

will surprise you.

btw, my family is from McNairy Co., and I spent my summers on my grandfather's farm.  

With a fly rod one day below Pickwick Dam, caught TN tarpon (skipjack herring) as fast I could land them.  

 

Sufix 832 is definitely choice for spinning tackle.  Another really nice thin coated braid is Florida Fishing Products.  I fish Sufix down to 6-lb on inshore UL, normally 15-lb inshore spinning, and even baitcasters with 20-lb 832.  

The new generation of Japanese braids are shocking.  YGK Upgrade in 0.17-mm is 22-lb test.  

I liked 832 but prefer original PP. Last year I tried PP Maxquatro and prefer it to either in applications that don't call for heavier braid. The 50lb is so ridiculously thin and manageable. I picked up some 20lb for spinning this year.

I have used PP for years. I use the 10# test on my spinning outfits and 50# test on my frog/jig rod. There may be some braid better, but I haven't had any trouble with PP.

59 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Okay, that makes sense to me, but for those that want to "kick it up a notch", I think Smackdown

will surprise you.

You talked me into it already for next season.