Braided Fishing Line

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Braided fishing line from Beyond Braid in 8-strand and 4-strand builds, on spools from 300 to 2,000 yards and 8 to 150 lb test. Braid has almost no stretch, so you feel light bites and drive the hook home at distance, and its thin diameter puts more line on the reel than mono of the same strength.

8X vs 4X braid

8X (8-strand) braid is woven from more, finer fibers, so it is rounder and smoother: quieter through the guides and flatter on the spool. 4X (4-strand) uses fewer, thicker fibers. It feels a little coarser, stands up well to rubbing and costs less. Beyond's 4X All Purpose line comes on 300-yard spools from 15 to 30 lb.

What pound test braid should you use?

Braid is so thin for its strength that most anglers go heavier than they would with mono. A common starting point: 10 to 20 lb on spinning reels for panfish, trout and finesse bass; 30 to 50 lb on baitcasters for bass around grass and cover; 50 to 80 lb for catfish, inshore and heavy cover; 80 lb and up offshore. Check your reel's line capacity and your rod's rated line weight.

Low-vis or hi-vis

Greens, Blackout and camo patterns (Moss Camo, Blue Wave Camo) keep a low profile. Bright solids and multicolor hi-vis lines (Lava, Pink Python, Miami Vibe, Patriot) make it easy to watch your line for a bite.

Add a leader

Braid is easy for fish to see in clear water, so many anglers tie on a few feet of fluorocarbon leader with a double uni or FG knot. Beyond's 100% fluorocarbon comes on 50-yard spools from 10 to 100 lb.

Cut it and spool it

Braid frays under nail clippers, so carry braid scissors or fishing pliers. On a spinning reel, a few wraps of mono backing under the braid keeps it from slipping on the spool. Pairing it with a baitcast reel? Braid's thin diameter means more line on a low-profile spool.