Braid Rules

I like fishing with braid! It’s great line for a wide variety of fishing situations from freshwater to extreme deep-drop fishing for denizens of the really deep!

Before HI-SEAS Grand Slam Braid was available to the public, I was testing prototypes of this Spectra wonder line to make sure it met the performance standards fishermen expect from HI-SEAS products. It didn’t take long to determine it was everything an angler could want in a high performance braid and much more. I used it on baitcasting, spinning and conventional reels and it performed beyond my expectations in all instances. Since going on the market, I continue to use it for all kinds of applications and it just keeps proving itself.

It’s great in light tests on spinning tackle with all kinds of artificial lures, for surfcasting, on baitcasting reels for everything from live bait to artificial lures, on light conventional outfits for trolling, heavy stand up tackle for battling oversized tuna and marlin, for butterfly jigging and even as backing on big game fly reels. I was using 80-lb Grand Slam Braid when I broke the world record golden tilefish, which was caught in almost 700 feet of water! The line is so stretch free that I could feel the lightest bites that far below the boat.

The performance characteristics of Grand Slam Braid make it a versatile line. Its thin diameter, extremely low stretch, superb sensitivity and solid abrasion resistant qualities have made it the go to line for fishermen everywhere.

HI-SEAS recently introduced Wildfire, a new kind of Spectra braid that has a fused outer sheath that makes it perform more like mono in some applications while retaining the great qualities of Grand Slam Braid. It’s still very thin, low stretch and has great sensitivity, but the fusing process gives it a rounder profile and smoother outer surface. It is quieter going through rod guides and works extremely well with the same knots that work in mono. The more I use Wildfire the more I like it especially on freshwater size spinning and baitcasting tackle. It casts great and hook sets are quick and positive. If you’ve been thinking about trying a Spectra braid, but are worried about having to tie special knots forgetaboutit! Get Wildfire and it will spoil you from the first time you use it.

Caputi’s Blog Tip:

Trolling deep diving plugs like Mann’s Stretch Series or Rapala X Rap Magnums is a great way to catch a variety of game fish. To get the depth the plugs are rated for use Grand Slam Braid. Its thin diameter cuts the water and lets the plugs dig deep. 

-Gary Caputi