I’ve pulled in a fair share of slot reds on 8lb braid and never broke off. I believe it’s stronger than 15 flouro and mono.

 

It depends on your spinning reel size. I throw a 10/100/1000 series spinning reel designed for throwing thinner diameter line and I throw 10 lbs braid. Should be ok in the next class up, but anything larger will have a harder time handling that thin of line. Can't use alameda style corks on that thin of line. I use 12 lbs fluorocarbon leader utilizing the FG knot.

 

Likewise, I throw 10lb SS8 on 1000 series spinning reels almost exclusively, and love it...I just can't get the FG knot to stick, nor an Alberto, so I use a small spro swivel with 20lb leader.

8Lb should be plenty good for a light spinner, and anything in our bays.

 

I think if I had it, I would at least give it a try. If you don’t like it, you can always replace it.

 

I used to fish 8# mono a lot. I caught a lot of big fish on it - you just have to be patient and let the equipment do its job. But the problems come when the line ages, and/or you get a few nicks. I've settled in on 10# - I tried 12# and just couldn't live with what it did to my casting and action.

But 8# braid? That stuff is going to fee like thread, literally. That alone is going to take some getting used to, as far as feel. I've also had some problems with certain brands of braid getting frizzy in the last few feet. I'm sure it's probably the same places mono would be showing nicks. Whether it's mono or braid, 8# is 8#. If you lose any strength from it, you're going to be breaking off some better fish. And like Neumie said, those big heavy corks aren't going to be good for that.

All that said, I couldn't resist the chance to give it a try.

 

I see no reason not to use 8#. I use 10# braid with a 14# mono leader as my Redfish rig. I do agree the 1000 size spinning reel is ideal. You can also put it on your bait caster. You may want to put some mono backing on first to help fill the spool. I use the Shimano curado 70 and it holds about 150 ' of 10# suffix.
The main thing you need to do is set your drag appropritly. I always set mine light to avoid break off during hook set and then add drag while fighting the fish.
The only drawback that I found using lite braid is if you over fill your spool you will get wind knots.
Have fun and good fishing.

 

I use 30 pound and when my hands are wet and i have to pull it tight sometimes the line will slice my skin....i guess with 8# i would lose a finger....

 

Florida guys use 10lb quite regularly, but as small as some of the 20s are I see no reason to go down that low around here. Maybe on an open grass flat but not fishing around docks, rocks, and oysters. It's plenty strong .. until it gets nicked and the smaller the diameter the braid the less reserve you have of other good fibers if the 8 gets nicked. With 20, 30 etc etc. you can still get a nick of some sort from shell and still have enough good fibers to land the fish.

 

Suggestion...
do a experiment

take about 2' of your 8# braid, get your fish weigher, and do a break test.... If the braid is like alot of braids, it probably will be more near 10-15# breaking strength rather than the posted 8

 

just a suggestion...
do a strength test on the 8# braid..

I think you will find that the actual breaking strength will be 12-15# if its any count...
which will be more inline to what is needed for inshore type fish'n..

 

Hey folks thanks for the responses. I kinda of anxious to give it a try.

What are y'all thoughts on the multicolored braid. I red, maroon, black, and probably some other colors.

 

The color of the braid shouldn't make a difference. Just put a leader on it and go fish.

 

That is what I was thinking
Thanks

 

I use 8# braid at times. I try to match the lure with it and don’t go very heavy. Try to cast smooth without whipping as I’ve snapped lures several times with aggressive casts. Use a light drag and be patient with anything you catch.

If you can say you caught a slot red or bigger on 8# that would be pretty cool!! Have fun with it!


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I would stick with 10 lb or 15 lb braid.