new 4lb braid on the market!!!

peter bear · #1 18-01-2003, 02:39 AM

just recieved my latest copy of F&B boating magazine from over east and in the new tackle section platypus has just released a new 4lb braid called ''Platypus Super Braid 4LB '' test .

i hope warren can maybe get this in stock because it is made in brisbane.aussie aussie.

peter.

LakeConjolaFish · #2 18-01-2003, 05:16 AM

Here's the website address if anyone is interested.

http://www.ausfish.com.au/platypus/

Jim

mike_mad_fisho · #3 21-01-2003, 02:35 AM

gday
have u heard any reports on it compared to the fireline whats the diamater like.
thanks michael

ChrisN · #4 21-01-2003, 02:58 AM

There was a product review on platypus 4lb super braid in the December issue of FishingWA. Ian Sewell did a test with a micrometer on it and the diameter of it was about 0.11 mm.

He also did a knot strength test on it with 9 turn uni-knot and on 1 test it broke at 8lb and on the other test it broke at 6lb.

Ravin · #5 06-03-2003, 04:29 AM

I was sent a roll of the 4 pound Platypus Super Braid today to write a review on & first impressions are its excellent. It is more supple than Fireline & the 4 pound is very close in diameter to the 6 pound fireline. I had no problems at all with knot strength & I tried several of the most commonly used main line / leader knots. I'm looking forward to having a fish with it. Thats if the damn wind & rain stops.

mike_mad_fisho · #6 06-03-2003, 06:10 AM

gday
i hope it is good stuff so i can use it on another spool and compare it when i can get some.
michael

pw-bream · #7 06-03-2003, 04:56 PM

I was under the impression that true braids were not suited to threadline reels. It will be very interesting to hear your opinion after you try this stuff.

fatman · #8 09-03-2003, 05:55 AM

Just to add something more, Jarvis Walker will be bringing in Suffix Hydro Fine Braid in lighter breaking strains (down to 2kg) ) in about 2 months time. I reckon this stuff will rival Fireline.
http://www.jarviswalker.com.au/Gear....=145&Cat_id=5&

FATMAN

Ravin · #9 10-03-2003, 10:36 PM

I had a fish with the Platypus line this morning & it was fine. It is a tiny bit thicker than 6 pound Fireline but a lot limper. It cast well & I had no dramas using it at all.

Drew · #10 23-04-2003, 09:16 PM

is it a genuine braid ?????? or is it like fire line ...............also is there any reports of if it holds water like other braids or does it have a coating ...........

and like mike asked wat sort of diametre are we looking at ......................lov plat braid in larger size's ...holds a lot of water thou ........................

good if they brought out harro's bionic braid in 4lb(pink) very visable --------------------------------------===================use long leader, nut doesn't seem to hold as much water as platpus but does lose it's colour over time/use

any other thoughts

cheer's drew

Ravin · #11 23-04-2003, 09:27 PM

I don't have any drama with it holding water at all. It casts fine. I can't tell you the exact diameter cause its not marked on the spool & since moving I can't find my micrometers. It is true braid.