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[Sea Draggin]

Honestly, i just use Jerry Brown marked every 20 ft. or so with a laundry pen. Haven't bought into that fancy schmancy colored line yet.

I would have more confidence in that than boat braid. For jigging, the 4 carrier is probably OK and I know its stronger. For popping casting, I would would want the 8 carrier, but not color coded.

[knock down]

Thanks for all the reply's How about OTI's line of Braid ? Just want to do things rite the first time around !

[paul708]

i cant say anything bad about the OTI line

it has worked for me so far with no problems.

[shoefish]

I'm a big fan of the Daiwa PE. I've caught yellowfin, bluefin, grouper, snapper, rooster, jacks, etc popping and jigging with it and haven't had any issues with the line. I've fished PE4, PE5, and PE6 and find the line to be very supple. It knots well also. It's a great line that I can't say a bad thing about.

[Sea Draggin]

Dan,
I had the chance to compare Daiwa Boat Braid with
Daiwa Samuri Braid side by side last weekend.

I didn't realize it, but it is exactly the same line. However the boat braid has the waxy color lock coating on it for the multicolor that makes it stiffer.

The samuri braid is the bare naked line which makes it much softer and more flexible. However they are exactly the same in weave and diameter. I always thought the samuri was thinner, but it is not.

[knock down]

Once again thank you to all who have replied! I'm leaning towards the Daiwa at this time but time will tell ! still am interested in more comments! Once again thanks everyone!

[Nauti Natured]

Dan,
I had the chance to compare Daiwa Boat Braid with
Daiwa Samuri Braid side by side last weekend.

I didn't realize it, but it is exactly the same line. However the boat braid has the waxy color lock coating on it for the multicolor that makes it stiffer.

The samuri braid is the bare naked line which makes it much softer and more flexible. However they are exactly the same in weave and diameter. I always thought the samuri was thinner, but it is not.

Yup.... exactly the same line. I, personally, think it is the best braid out there. It is soft, small in diameter, knots well, and casts a country mile!!!