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20-01-2011, 09:10 AM
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Breaks at around 11lb... Good line, just a little thick for the rating IMO.
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20-01-2011, 04:20 PM
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I am running 8lb on my heavier rod, can't fault it
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20-01-2011, 07:10 PM
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Have to mention that I have used the 8lb quite a bit as well. Agree that it is very strong but found it a little thick. Also notice that I got some line twist but I have never tried the 5lb so was curious? The heavier stuff as been flautless on my surf gear.
My supplier has it for $28 delivered and that is a full 300 yards 
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20-01-2011, 07:29 PM
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21-01-2011, 12:29 AM
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My best fish to date on the 5lb was a 70cm ish jewie.
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21-01-2011, 05:49 AM
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There is no way that power pro 5lb is the same diameter as 8lb fireline... Wait, I'll check.
Fireline 8lb 0.180 (claimed dia) 22.64lb (breaking strain) .190 x .264 (diameter) 0.227 (average diameter - L+W/2) Power pro 5lb 15.41lb (breaking strain) .125 x .232 (diameter) 0.178 (average diameter - L+W/2) Now against 8lb power pro 8lb 0.127 (claimed dia) 17.85lb (breaking strain) .153 x .258 (diameter) 0.205 (average diameter - L+W/2)
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21-01-2011, 09:41 AM
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It's noticeable on light gear.. Seriously, the 5lb won't break on a bream anytime soon.
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22-01-2011, 05:57 AM
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Powerpro is really crap mate, Alot of people rate it only because its cheap and doesnt break. Honestly it holds heaps of water (READ HEAPS) is fairly thick for its weight (but not massive)
BAD: Its also got a slight memory when new (not important it goes away on 2-3 sesh) After 1/2 hours spinning ive got it spraying water all on my reel (and clearly dumping salt water into the bail bearing.) and onto the rod. While I'm not really fussed and it wont cause me to throw out the braid its certainly not going to make me buy powerpro again. Good braid is $10 more, why skimp? It frays fairly badly, deffinately at the knot but I spot small frays every few meters. Dont think it will effect performance. Just like puffs of fabric? Good: I'm yet to see it fade in yellow though, which is impressive. Even my Fins fades 5-6 sessions later. This weight it takes on helps in weightless baits like bread as you can certainly gain distance as if its almost a fly thingo.. Just buy Fins, or better. Last edited by DECIM8; 22-01-2011 at 06:03 AM.
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