Does anyone in here know if Daiwa J braid x8 grand is supposed to float or sink? This website states that Daiwa J braid x8 grand is supposed to sink fast. 'Low diameter round profile for faster sink rate and less belly'. 

 

I like to fish braid to a leader for swimbait fishing. This is my current main line and I have fished this line a few times now. I can honestly say that it does not sink as fast as what is stated on the website I referenced. Or at the very least, it does not sink as fast as what I would like for my style of fishing. It seems to sink very slow and I feel like I am getting a bow in my braided line since the fluorocarbon leader is sinking faster than the braid. I feel like its messing up the action on my swimbaits/glidebaits. 

 

Should I upgrade to a sinking braid instead since I like to fish braid to a leader? I did some research a few days ago and came across 2 braids that I feel would be very good choices to pair up with a fluorocarbon leader. They are Lunkerhunt Sinking Braid and Spiderwire Ultracast Fluoro-Braid. Would switching to a sinking braid be more beneficial for swimbait fishing? I mean, it makes perfect sense to pair a sinking braid with a fluorocarbon leader if your planning to go with the braid to leader route. 

 

On a side note, does anyone in here have any experiences or reviews for Lunkerhunt Sinking Braid and/or Spiderwire Ultracast Fluoro-Braid? Do they really sink like a fluorocarbon? Would they make a good candidate for swimbait fishing with braid to a leader?   

 

I really like the Daiwa J braid x8 grand. I just wish it would sink faster than what I am currently experiencing since I like to fish a lot of swimbaits that require imparting action and therefore I feel like a braid that sinks fast would probably be more beneficial. 

1. Move up to the next size jig head weight (1/8th oz. -> 3/16th oz -> 1/4 oz. -> 3/8th oz. )
2. Use #10 lb. FC leader the length of your rod .
3. Use Daiwa J X8 Grand Braid in #15 lb. line size .

I have no issues with paddle tail swim baits from 3" to 5" in length with above set up - sinks just fine .