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RiskTaker · 08-12-2006, 02:58 PM

I cannot comment with very much specifics on the comparison of Dacron Braided line to Spectra braided line but they both do not stretch very much.

But as Reel Life commented, the spectra braid is generally thinner than dacron or monofilament. (But there can be significant variation.)

One recent observation, after seeing some MagiBraid Hollow core spectra: I thought this was 500 lb. test line at first glance, and making my comparison to Jerry Brown Hole core 130# line. Not all brands of Hollow core are the same. This line I saw was 65Kg Hollow core but twice the diameter of the JB. But probably identitical as far as stretch is concerned.

So as far as thin-ness goes, a solid core spectra line would be the thinnest, followed by JBHC (Hollow core), then coarser hollow core brands and dacron.

Without quoting exact specifications, the spectra lines and probably dacron too, stretch about 3-4% and the monofilament can go upwards of 25%.

So if you want to use dacron based on cost savings, go for it, and save a buck or two. More cash in your pocket for some boat drinks at Nippers.

Arrgh, pass that pirata a boat drink.

But be careful not to buy any good hollow core: once you do, then you may like it, then you will be addicted to the good stuff, and your cost of living, I mean fishing, will go up.

Do you splice lines or tie knots? (For inline connections or double line tag ends....) I like the hollow core because you can splice it at 100% strength, so I have been told.

08-12-2006, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Boat: Porgee Rock Best Catch: A Snapper Occupation: A Varied and Wandering course Posts: 2,227	Line dancing I cannot comment with very much specifics on the comparison of Dacron Braided line to Spectra braided line but they both do not stretch very much. But as Reel Life commented, the spectra braid is generally thinner than dacron or monofilament. (But there can be significant variation.) One recent observation, after seeing some MagiBraid Hollow core spectra: I thought this was 500 lb. test line at first glance, and making my comparison to Jerry Brown Hole core 130# line. Not all brands of Hollow core are the same. This line I saw was 65Kg Hollow core but twice the diameter of the JB. But probably identitical as far as stretch is concerned. So as far as thin-ness goes, a solid core spectra line would be the thinnest, followed by JBHC (Hollow core), then coarser hollow core brands and dacron. Without quoting exact specifications, the spectra lines and probably dacron too, stretch about 3-4% and the monofilament can go upwards of 25%. So if you want to use dacron based on cost savings, go for it, and save a buck or two. More cash in your pocket for some boat drinks at Nippers. Arrgh, pass that pirata a boat drink. But be careful not to buy any good hollow core: once you do, then you may like it, then you will be addicted to the good stuff, and your cost of living, I mean fishing, will go up. Do you splice lines or tie knots? (For inline connections or double line tag ends....) I like the hollow core because you can splice it at 100% strength, so I have been told.