spectra you use for spinners

jureal · 03-02-2008, 09:52 PM

I understand that many anglers use the pe lines from Japan as well as the lines sold by OTI but I am interested in information about tuf line xp specifically used for spinners. Any recommendations of others would be appreciated as well. I just don't want to use powerpro. Currently, I use mostly jerry brown or izor.

mcgolfer · 03-02-2008, 10:02 PM

tuff line and powerpro are manufactured in the same city. that would lead me to think that they are made in the same factory as there aren't many places that spectre is manufactured. there are a few plants in china but when i was there 2 weeks ago for china fish the spectre that was being made in china was of a courser texture and was as expensive as the japanese companies and some even more expensive than the japanese pe companies. for a spinner try and get at least an 8 weave spectre as this will make it a little easier on the finger you use to cast with....rick

ksong · 03-03-2008, 12:06 AM

Mel, I highly recommend Tuf line as I have been using over 10 years from 30 lbs to 100 lbs without any problem. In fact Tuf line is the only braided line I use except PE lines.
I doubt Tuf line and Power Pro come from the same factory.

papio · 03-03-2008, 12:49 AM

I also use Tuf line XP and have had no failures. In the early years I used Power Pro and don't recall having any problems with them too. The XPs are tough and seem to hold their color longer than other braids. I now only use the XP. Try it and find out....you'll be more than happy.

BretABaker · 03-03-2008, 07:31 AM

I have TUF line on my accurate.....and JB solid on another reel. Can't tell the difference. I can tell a huge difference between that and power pro though in terms of smoothness.

I need to try PE line....maybe next time i respool....

Angler Systems · 03-03-2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksong

I doubt Tuf line and Power Pro come from the same factory.

Here is some information on that....ownership info.

Tuff Line
Western Filament, Inc.
630 Hollingsworth Str., Grand Junction, CO 81505

Power Pro
Innovative Textiles, Inc.
2105 I-70-B, Grand Junction, CO 81501

If they are not the same owners they may have been related at some point.

I have samples of both in front of me and the braid is not the same. Power Pro has a thicker coating over the line compared to Tuff.

BretABaker · 03-03-2008, 08:08 AM

well power pro couldve been a spin off at some point as you said, but those two lines are much much different.

Fishhead56 · 03-03-2008, 08:40 AM

Spider Wire Ultracast Braid,
Has worked well for the limited use
I have put it through for casting
with a heavy spinner & lure combo.

Daiwa Saltiga Boat Braid.
The same comments as
above for jigging.

SkeeterRonnie · 03-03-2008, 08:49 AM

spiderwire stealth for me.

papio · 03-03-2008, 09:21 AM

Stealth has been a good one too as I still have several in supply and on a few reels waiting to be cycled out. Very smooth.

03-02-2008, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jureal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 267	spectra you use for spinners I understand that many anglers use the pe lines from Japan as well as the lines sold by OTI but I am interested in information about tuf line xp specifically used for spinners. Any recommendations of others would be appreciated as well. I just don't want to use powerpro. Currently, I use mostly jerry brown or izor.

03-02-2008, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 389	tuff line and powerpro are manufactured in the same city. that would lead me to think that they are made in the same factory as there aren't many places that spectre is manufactured. there are a few plants in china but when i was there 2 weeks ago for china fish the spectre that was being made in china was of a courser texture and was as expensive as the japanese companies and some even more expensive than the japanese pe companies. for a spinner try and get at least an 8 weave spectre as this will make it a little easier on the finger you use to cast with....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

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SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,209	spiderwire stealth for me. __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

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03-03-2008, 12:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,156	Mel, I highly recommend Tuf line as I have been using over 10 years from 30 lbs to 100 lbs without any problem. In fact Tuf line is the only braided line I use except PE lines. I doubt Tuf line and Power Pro come from the same factory.

03-03-2008, 12:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
papio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx. V Posts: 213	I also use Tuf line XP and have had no failures. In the early years I used Power Pro and don't recall having any problems with them too. The XPs are tough and seem to hold their color longer than other braids. I now only use the XP. Try it and find out....you'll be more than happy.

03-03-2008, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	I have TUF line on my accurate.....and JB solid on another reel. Can't tell the difference. I can tell a huge difference between that and power pro though in terms of smoothness. I need to try PE line....maybe next time i respool....

03-03-2008, 08:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,005	well power pro couldve been a spin off at some point as you said, but those two lines are much much different.

03-03-2008, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fishhead56 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Galveston County Posts: 315	Spider Wire Ultracast Braid, Has worked well for the limited use I have put it through for casting with a heavy spinner & lure combo. Daiwa Saltiga Boat Braid. The same comments as above for jigging.

03-03-2008, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
papio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx. V Posts: 213	Stealth has been a good one too as I still have several in supply and on a few reels waiting to be cycled out. Very smooth.

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