The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : trademe braid https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:38:12 +0000 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:51:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=50468 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[trademe braid : Before Xmas there was a guy selling...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=717364&title=trademe-braid#717364 Author: Far Quirk
Subject: 50468
Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 9:51pm

Before Xmas there was a guy selling Power Pro braid on TradeMe.  I bought 2 reels of 300m of 10lb rainbow braid for about $70 for both.  I've used it for over a month, maybe 8 sessions, and been really pleased with it on a Shimano catana 2500 eggbeater reel.  I really like the colours.  I spool up with about 150m of braid, and count the colours off as I'm fishing.  When the bait's out the back, I let up to 8 colours go (80m) and retrieve & start again.  Costing under $20 for 150m of braid, so a real good deal.  I've had no knot failures at the braid to mono leader join, so very pleased with it's knot strength.  And I'm not being paid by the seller!
 
Of course, I'll know more after a year.  I've got some Berkley Fireline 8lb that has faded and looks a little ragged, but still good after a year, still in active use, at least once a week.
 
I dabbled with some of the auctions for the Spectra braid ex Aus.  Had my doubts about that stuff, & wasn't keen to pay top dollar for it.
]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:51:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=717364&title=trademe-braid#717364 <![CDATA[trademe braid : And although I like a good braid...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=717341&title=trademe-braid#717341 Author: zeroque
Subject: 50468
Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 9:23pm

And although I like a good braid alot (for the experience mainly - net results are pobably the same)there's little wrong with mono in most situations.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:23:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=717341&title=trademe-braid#717341 <![CDATA[trademe braid : Indeed... the price difference...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716820&title=trademe-braid#716820 Author: Capt Asparagus
Subject: 50468
Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 9:45am

Indeed... the price difference is basically the amount you'd spend on a days worth of bait, and wouldn't it be better knowing that you had a reputable brand of braid when you latch into that elusive trophy sized fish, than spend the whole time sweating about whether your line is gonna hold or not. With a good brand of braid, if you do have problems with it, you can take it back to the shop and get some satisfaction at least.
BAsically it is the same as the buying reels from distributors/importers here in NZ, or getting them sent in from overseas, and not knowing for sure what they'll be like, and without any sort of local backup.
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Subject: 50468
Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 8:47am

guys..  its the link between you and the fish.. buy the best known brand you can afford..  read up on what the guys have used and written about in these forums.. tried and true.. tested.. Big smile ]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:47:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716787&title=trademe-braid#716787 <![CDATA[trademe braid : Grant34719 wrote:....... or...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716784&title=trademe-braid#716784 Author: MarkE
Subject: 50468
Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 8:41am

Originally posted by Grant34719 Grant34719 wrote:

....... or should i just stick to braid that i know
 
Best advice right there Wink
]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:41:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716784&title=trademe-braid#716784 <![CDATA[trademe braid : Go to the Buy Sell Trade section...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716768&title=trademe-braid#716768 Author: elf
Subject: 50468
Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 8:25am

Go to the Buy Sell Trade section of this forum.

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:25:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716768&title=trademe-braid#716768 <![CDATA[trademe braid : kool thanks for the help guys....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716630&title=trademe-braid#716630 Author: smizz
Subject: 50468
Posted: 09 Feb 2010 at 11:02pm

kool thanks for the help guys. sounds like you end up getting what you pay for thought id ask 1st as i bought a reel from there recently thinking the price was cheap and it wasn't the only thing.. atleast i now have a nice looking paperweight  LOL]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716630&title=trademe-braid#716630 <![CDATA[trademe braid : Grant34719 wrote:haha thanks...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716624&title=trademe-braid#716624 Author: Pickles
Subject: 50468
Posted: 09 Feb 2010 at 10:56pm

Originally posted by Grant34719 Grant34719 wrote:

haha thanks for that. do you know who it was that your friend got it off on trade me? just so i know to stay away
 
no I'm not sure but I best not say if I do find out, however it was a Berkley ripoff thats for sure
]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:56:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716624&title=trademe-braid#716624 <![CDATA[trademe braid : I bought some 60lb off TM a while...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716518&title=trademe-braid#716518 Author: zeroque
Subject: 50468
Posted: 09 Feb 2010 at 9:13pm

I bought some 60lb off TM a while ago. From Oz. Spectra I think it's called. And it does fray badly when used through conventional rod eyes. I dont believe it is weak otherwise though. But once it's frayed it is certainly weak and taught me a lesson today when I lost a very nice Kingi when it snapped at a weak point. A roller tip may help reduce the wear on the braid but I don't think I'll buy any more of it.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:13:31 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716518&title=trademe-braid#716518 <![CDATA[trademe braid : pickles wrote:Afriend of...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50468&PID=716505&title=trademe-braid#716505 Author: svtec
Subject: 50468
Posted: 09 Feb 2010 at 8:51pm

Originally posted by pickles pickles wrote:

A friend of mine bought some from a seller on trade me and I just laughed harder every time I wrapped some around my hand and snap, another length, snap and so on. Be careful who you deal with and what you buy off trade me, just my 2 cents.


Sounds really bad if it snap that easily - your friend should make a complaint and sue the seller for misleading of products description Wink
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