The 7 Best Braided Fishing Lines to Buy in 2018

Marketed as the value-priced, all-rounder from respected brand PowerPro, the PowerPro Spectra Fiber Fishing Line is a favorite amongst Amazon users and angling pros. Reviews praise it for its strength and durability, which comes courtesy of the line’s braided Spectra fiber construction. It is treated with Enhanced Body Technology, making it rounder, smoother and more sensitive than your standard line. The benefits of these qualities include improved casting distance and the ability to feel even the subtlest bites.

With a wide range of line lengths and pound tests to choose from, this braid can be used for everything from bass and trout fishing to angling for saltwater gamefish. Once your spool is filled, the braid’s long-lasting nature means that you shouldn’t have to change the line for some considerable time. Color options include moss green, hi-vis yellow, white and vermilion red. Moss Green suits most fishing conditions, while hi-vis yellow allows you to see the line moving in response to smaller bites in murky water. Pair the latter with a clear fluorocarbon leader to maintain the element of surprise.

Those looking for a more wallet-friendly line than the high-end options from brands like Sufix and Seaguar should consider KastKing's SuperPower Braided Fishing Line. A popular choice on Amazon with consistently good reviews, it’s an affordable option that still offers all of the benefits usually associated with braid. It has a good strength-to-diameter ratio, boasts excellent sensitivity and never suffers from line memory.

It’s also specially treated to ensure that it flies smoothly through the guides and enables natural lure action. Available in 10- to 150-pound tests, the line incorporates four interwoven fibers for smaller pound tests and eight fibers for lines rated to 65 pounds or more. There are plenty of fade-resistant colors to choose from, including low-vis gray, moss green and ocean blue.

The Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid is one of the most expensive lines on this list, yet for many, the price-tag is justified by its superior castability. Amazon reviewers particularly love its perfectly round profile, which helps the line to fly effortlessly through the rod guides. Constructed from eight interwoven fibers with 32 weaves per inch, it is also one of the strongest small diameter braids on the market. Seven of these fibers are made from Dyneema, for added strength, sensitivity and water resistance.

The last fiber is the brand’s patent-pending GORE Performance Fiber, which provides excellent abrasion resistance, reduced line vibration and above all, improved casting distance and accuracy. There are three colors to choose from on Amazon: ghost, lo-vis and neon lime. Whichever one you go for, TGP Technology enhances the line’s color retention so that fading is minimal even when fishing in heavy cover. Pound tests range from 6 to 80 pounds to suit a range of different angling scenarios.

Saltwater fishermen who plan on targeting big pelagic species such as tuna or sailfish will love the Seaguar Threadlock Braided Fishing Line. It features 16 strands in a high-density weave that allows for ultimate tensile and impact strength so that when that record fish finally strikes, you can rest assured that your line is up to the challenge. It also boasts excellent abrasion resistance, while the blue color is well suited to fishing in clear offshore waters.

The line’s greatest selling point, however, is its hollow core construction. This allows for knotless connections to a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader (or to a monofilament main line if you plan on using the braid as backing). This is the most reliable way to connect the two different materials without compromising your line strength. The product linked below is a 100-pound/600-yard line for game fishing, but smaller pound tests elsewhere on Amazon are also ideal for heavy cover freshwater applications.

When fishing in clear water, a low-visibility line is essential for presenting your lure or bait without spooking your target. Usually, braid has to be used in conjunction with a transparent mono or fluorocarbon leader, but Spiderwire’s Ultracast Invisi-Braid Superline is almost invisible - and according to some Amazon reviewers, is translucent enough to be used on its own. Depending on the conditions, other reviewers still recommend using a leader for the best results.

Either way, the line incorporates eight Dyneema fibers that have been made extra strong by the brand’s innovative cold-fusion process. Its round shape allows the braid to sit smoothly on the spool and to cast without snarls or tangles; while the strength-to-diameter ratio is impressive. Available in a wide range of different pound tests, Spiderwire’s groundbreaking Invisi-Braid comes in lengths of 125, 250 or 300 yards.

The Berkley Fireline Fused Superline is specifically optimized for use on spinning reels and is crafted from micro-fused Dyneema fibers. The result is a line that’s up to four times stronger than monofilament line. It has a smooth finish for fast casting​ and a super-thin line diameter for unparalleled lure action and low in-water visibility. For the stealthiest set-up of all, choose the color crystal instead of smoke or flame green.

A fourth color option combines alternating five-foot lengths of high-vis flame green and low-vis smoke, allowing you to track the line and detect its movement with pinpoint accuracy. All color variations also offer impressive sensitivity, so that you can instantly feel the difference between structure and strikes. Choose from a range of small pound tests and line lengths.

The Berkley NanoFil Uni-Filament Fishing Line takes the concept of braid a step further, by bonding hundreds of Dyneema nano-filaments into a single, super-thin line that’s neither braid nor mono. With the strength of the former and the smoothness of the latter, it casts further and with more accuracy than any other Berkley line, and has won four international awards. It also has the brand’s thinnest line per pound test, making it ideal for fishing with ultralight tackle. Other benefits include zero line memory (therefore eliminating tangles) and zero stretch (allowing you to feel even the lightest pick-ups). On Amazon, the line is available in 1- to 12-pound tests.