Berkley Big Game Braid

[BassnPhoenix920]

I went to Wally World to pick up some Big Game mono and next to it was spools of Big Game Braid. I never new Berkley sold Big Game braid and was wondering if anyone has tried it and what's their thoughts on it? I use Power Pro exclusively for all my braid because I have never had any issues thus no need to switch but the Big Game is cheaper and come in bigger spools.

[z7extreme]

Now you done let the cat out the bag... its good stuff.

[BigFishSteve]

Get it now. Not listed on Berkley's website.

[jp71291]

I think it's a Walmart exclusive. It's the only place I've seen it.

[250bassFL]

Never heard of it. But ain't fished since March 2021 because of issues my bad neck and back creates.

[RANGER487]

I have been using Berkley Big game mono forever and it was the first I heard of it also. I googled the braid and checked the reviews and they are mixed from good to bad. I might try some practicing first to see how it holds up

[DAC244]

Seen it never used it!

[Les Young]

If they had it in flourescent hi viz yellow i'd definitely try it but i guess i'll have to stick to diawa j braid x4.

[tommoorehouse]

I hadn't heard of it before either so I stopped by WalMart so I could put some on my test machine.

65lb Power Pro vs 65lb Big Game Braid: They tested very close to the same max force and similar palomar knot strength. At 65lbs of force power pro has slightly less stretch at 17% vs 21.7%. The big difference was in abrasion resistance where Big Game braid lasted 20.2 seconds and Power Pro 38.9 seconds. Power pro tested a little Thinner also at .0155in vs .0170in

For the full test report with microscope photos:

Power Pro 65lb: https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...ro-braid-65lb/

Big Game Braid: https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...me-braid-65lb/

For a side by side comparison:
https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...e_to%5B%5D=481

I hope someone finds these reports useful.

[Marmooskapaul]

I hadn't heard of it before either so I stopped by WalMart so I could put some on my test machine.

65lb Power Pro vs 65lb Big Game Braid: They tested very close to the same max force and similar palomar knot strength. At 65lbs of force power pro has slightly less stretch at 17% vs 21.7%. The big difference was in abrasion resistance where Big Game braid lasted 20.2 seconds and Power Pro 38.9 seconds. Power pro tested a little Thinner also at .0155in vs .0170in



For the full test report with microscope photos:

Power Pro 65lb: https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...ro-braid-65lb/

Big Game Braid: https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...me-braid-65lb/

For a side by side comparison:
https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...e_to%5B%5D=481

I hope someone finds these reports useful.

That's cool! Have you ever compared Big Game mono and P Line CXX in 15 and 20lb test?

[rid 05 198]

I hadn't heard of it before either so I stopped by WalMart so I could put some on my test machine.

65lb Power Pro vs 65lb Big Game Braid: They tested very close to the same max force and similar palomar knot strength. At 65lbs of force power pro has slightly less stretch at 17% vs 21.7%. The big difference was in abrasion resistance where Big Game braid lasted 20.2 seconds and Power Pro 38.9 seconds. Power pro tested a little Thinner also at .0155in vs .0170in

For the full test report with microscope photos:

Power Pro 65lb: https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...ro-braid-65lb/

Big Game Braid: https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...me-braid-65lb/

For a side by side comparison:
https://linetestlab.com/test_report/...e_to%5B%5D=481

I hope someone finds these reports useful.

Good info... Could you text the Berkley braid knot vs that palomar knot for strength?

[tommoorehouse]

That's cool! Have you ever compared Big Game mono and P Line CXX in 15 and 20lb test?

I have 15lb big game mono:
https://linetestlab.com/2023/01/21/berkley-big-game-15lb/

I can buy some 15lb P-Line CXX to test soon. So far I have 18 fishing lines in the test database.
https://linetestlab.com/compare-test-report/

I'm adding more lines as fast as I can reasonably buy them. I've invested thousands in this project so far. Building the test machine was not cheap. I have committed myself to buy and test at least 1 new line every week for a year. I've been doing way more than that so far. My mission is to have the biggest and best fishing line test database on the internet. I have no sponsors, It's all paid for by me. I'm trying to do a bunch of lines at 14-15lbs right now so they can be compared directly.

I'm glad to hear you liked it.

[tommoorehouse]

Good info... Could you text the Berkley braid knot vs that palomar knot for strength?

I can do knot tests. I don't know the Berkley braid knot. Have a video?

The more I tie the palomar knot the more I think it's not very good.

[bassfisher444]

It has been around for a few years now, posted the same question a couple years ago and decided to try it out. So far it has been just as good as power pro for me.

[Marmooskapaul]

I've put your database and website on my favorites list. Really good info...thanks.

Also, the abrasion resistance time for BG 15lb mono is quite impressive. If I'm interpreting it correctly.

[yanknbass]

I can do knot tests. I don't know the Berkley braid knot. Have a video?

The more I tie the palomar knot the more I think it's not very good.

if tied properly it works great on mono and most of the hybrid lines, imo.
Good luck on the venture, very useful !

[rid 05 198]

I can do knot tests. I don't know the Berkley braid knot. Have a video?

The more I tie the palomar knot the more I think it's not very good.

Fast. I hold the hook point to my pants.. Big muskies and never failed.

[BigFishSteve]

I watched the video. What are the other 2 steps?

[ECobb91]

Great database you have.

if I may ask, what do the Line Test Lab Rating numbers mean?

i see Bassix is rated at 5 and Abrazx is rated as 1. Just curious as what those mean

[Lil Mo]

I may pick up some on the way home. Worth a try.