10 Best Braided Fishing Lines of 2021

• Length: 150 - 3,000 yards
• Diameter: 0.13 - 0.89 mm
• Tensile strength: 5 pounds to 150 pounds

PowerPro Microline is the best all-round braided fishing line you can buy today. It has a superior length and tensile strength range to support many fishing applications.

You can get the 150-yard to 3000-yard braided line configuration, which is enough length to cater for the most common fishing techniques.

It also comes in 5-pound to 150-pound tensile strength options, which enables you to fish the lightest and heaviest fish species without limitation.

When you get this line, you will notice that it has virtually no stretch, is very smooth, and sensitive. It also offers superior handling performance from the enhanced body technology used to construct it.

The only major downside of the PowerPro Microline is that at higher configurations, it becomes very expensive.

• Length: 327 - 1,097 yards
• Diameter: 0.07 - 0.40 mm
• Tensile strength: 6 pounds to 150 pounds

KastKing SuperPower is a great ultrathin braided fishing that boasts of very small diameters across all its models and configurations.

The base model has a very small diameter of only 0.07 mm, while higher configurations have a 0.4 mm diameter. Small-diameter braids manage to pack immense power in very thin lines and allow you to spool more line on your reels .

This line has superior knot strength. You can tie solid and even improved clinch knots because of its proprietary treatments, which makes the line supple and capable of zipping through guides.

Because of its low memory, you can achieve farther and more efficient casts without worrying about wind knots. It also boasts of ultra-high sensitivity and zero stretches.

We did not that the KastKing SuperPower braided line has a dark dye that tends to foul up other objects the line touches.

• Length: 150 - 547 yards
• Diameter: 0.06 - 0.70 mm
• Tensile strength: 6 pounds to 150 pounds

Piscifun Braided fishing line series is famed for its superior abrasion-resistance and durability.

The line is made of a new epoxy coating technology that prevents the braided construction from being damaged by abrasive forces such as rocks, vegetation, mud, and boat surfaces.

It also boasts of superior knot strength from its 4-strand or 8-strand configurations, the latter of which is packs even more strength.

To cut through the water faster, the line has consistent roundness and unparalleled smoothness. It is also free of backlashes for faster target reach.

Just like many other models on our list, this line has minimal stretch and very high sensitivity, while maintaining memory at the lowest.

A notable drawback of this line is its dyes tend to come off on the fingers and hands, which is messy and difficult to clean.

• Length: 150 - 1,500 yards
• Diameter: 0.14 - 1.20 mm
• Tensile strength: 10 pounds to 300 pounds

The Reaction Tackle series is one of the best high-performance braided fishing lines you can find today. It has a high maximum length and maximum tensile strength, which succeed in tough fishing conditions.

This fishing line has a wide range of available length, with the minimum being 150 yards, while the maximum going as high as 1,500 for distant casting, and to support multiple techniques.

It has a maximum tensile strength of 300 pounds, which makes the line extremely strong and difficult to break even when supporting heavy fish loads or being constantly subjected to high tension.

The line utilizes 100% UHMWPE fiber, which is high quality and strong. You also get a near-zero stretch with this line.

You can get the line in 4-strand or 5-strand configurations, the latter of which has a larger diameter, but more tensile strength.

Just like some other models on our list, the Reaction Tackle braided line series is also prone to color bleed.

• Length: 150 - 300 yards
• Diameter: 0.05 - 0.46 mm
• Tensile strength: 6 pounds to 80 pounds

KastKing KastPro series is the best braided fishing line for professionals, including elite bass anglers, fishing guides, and even charter boat captains. It is especially loved for its well-balanced and superior features.

The line boasts of an aggressive diamond weave which is strong and abrasion-resistant. It will thrive in conditions such as heavy cover, rocks, and underwater debris.

It has a special bio-solvent coating, which makes it color-fast while boosting its resistance to abrasion.

You can achieve great castability with this line because its braids have a smooth, round finish for long and easy casts in both freshwater and saltwater.

Because of its low stretch properties, the line achieves faster hook sets and very high sensitivity.

We did note that sometimes when spooling a reel, the line may get twisted from as it leaves its original spool, hence the need to extra caution during this exercise.

• Length: 150 yards
• Diameter: 0.14 - 0.45 mm
• Tensile strength: 6 pounds to 80 pounds

Sufix 832 Advanced is the best 8-fiber braided fishing line on our list. While many braided lines on our list have 4 strands of fiber, this one has 8, which makes it very strong.

This line also has a very small diameter for superior strength, consistent roundness, and smoothness.

Since the line has 8 fibers (7 HMPE Dyneema and 1 GORE Performance Fiber), it has improved abrasion resistance, superior casting distance, vibration reduction, and accuracy.

The line also has hydrophobic water-repellent protection. Also, it utilizes TGP technology to enhance color retention and minimize dye loss.

A drawback we identified with this line is that it is offered in a single length of 150 yards, which many anglers may find very limited.

• Length: 547 yards
• Diameter: 0.11 - 0.50 mm
• Tensile strength: 12 pounds to 72 pounds

Sougayilang Multifilament series is the best budget braided fishing line on our list. It maintains the same low price across all configurations, making it the most affordable line.

The line comes with a wide tensile strength range of 12 pounds to 72 pounds, making it ideal for many water conditions and fishing applications.

It has a very thin diameter, which supports accurate casting while maintaining its superior strength.

This line features an exclusive and durable color process. It is also non-absorbing, hence resistant to water. Other features you’ll love in this line include abrasion-resistance, high sensitivity, and near-zero stretch.

We did note, however, that the Sougayilang Multifilament line is prone to snapping even low-weight loads.

• Length: 125 - 300 yds.
• Diameter: 0.10 - 0.45 mm
• Tensile strength: 6 pounds to 80 pounds

Spiderwire SCUC6IB-125 is a unique braided fishing line for its near invisibility.

The line achieves this capability through its translucent color. Due to low visibility, the line reduces the chances of detection by fish.

Just like the Sufix 832 Advanced , this line features 8 braided of fibers thus making it super strong, durable, and abrasion-resistant.

Because of the line’s thin diameter, it is very sensitive and highly efficient in detecting fish bites.

This braided line is also one of the most reasonably-priced braided lines on our list. It is accessible to many anglers across all experience levels.

A key drawback we noted with this line is that during casting, it is prone to snapping. You can try different casting techniques to determine which one minimizes the chances of the line snapping.

• Length: 50 - 1094 yards
• Diameter: 0.08 - 0.57 mm
• Tensile strength: 8 pounds to 120 pounds

The Fishingsir Godline series of braided fishing lines is famed for its superior knot strength. The lines also make knots easy to tie.

You can use this line to tie many kinds of knots including the Palomar knot, Berkley braid knot, Trilene knot, and Albright knot, among others.

It comes with improved PE fibers, braiding technology, and a Teflon coating, which makes the line tight, water-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. These features also make the line very durable.

This line also boasts of superior sensitivity and low memory especially because of its extremely low stretch, which also minimizes the risk of fish coming off, wind knots, and backlashes.

Also, you can get this line in 4-strand or 8-strand configuration, the latter of which is more powerful because of its higher tensile strength.

An issue we noted with the Fishingsir Godline braided fishing line is that sometimes it can get tangled too easily.

• Length: 382 yards
• Diameter: 0.09 - 0.50 mm
• Tensile strength: 12 pounds to 100 pounds

RUNCL Braided Line is the best-multicolored fishing line on our list. Multicolored braided lines are especially great for techniques such as trolling and precision vertical jigging, among others.

This line is made using premium raw materials that enhance its durability and increase its knot strength. It is also an 8-strand line, which is more wear-resistant compared to 4-strand versions.

Another superior feature of this line is its compact weaving, which has zero stretch and high sensitivity for feeling even the slightest fish bites.

You also get exceptional smoothness and no burr from this line. It has a smooth burr-free plait, which enables you to pass the line through your rod guide more conveniently.

To enable winding of more line on your spool, this line maintains a very low diameter.

We did note, however, that the RUNCL Braided Line is prone to frequent tangling, especially when casting.