Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Braid: hollow or solid?
Luke Wyrsta:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on January 02, 2014, 12:56:54 PM ---Very interesting comments about the shock load. That makes switching to hollow an attractive possibility for high drag fishing.
Has anyone ever seen hollow Dyneema? The main American braid companies all seem to offer hollow Spectra but not sure I have ever seen any hollow Dyneema?
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Mark,
Last time I delved into this topic detail - Dyneema and Spectra are simply "marketing" for essentially the same material. I do admit I haven't quite updated my knowledge on this. The more important variables being how it is braided (assembled) and additional coatings etc.
Luke
Mark Harris:
Hi Luke
My understanding was that Spectra is made by Honeywell Corp and Dyneema by DSM, and that these are the only two types of Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibre.
Dyneema: http://www.dsm.com/corporate/about/business-entities/dsm-dyneema.html
Spectra: http://www.honeywell-advancedfibersandcomposites.com/products/fibers/
They do tend to feel noticeably different but as you say that might be because of coating or other processing.
Wayne Brown:
Mark I have not seen any dyneema hollow core except for a brand called "thunder hollow" (well heard off not actually seen) and suspect its because the us guys tend to use a lot of hollow I. Their game fishing and hence they have volume. I have used jb hollow in the 60 and 100lb for some years now and find it very capable.
Mark Harris:
Many thanks Wayne :) .
Yep the JB Hollow seems to be the market hollow braid favourite for sure.
Luke Wyrsta:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on January 02, 2014, 04:14:14 PM ---Hi Luke
My understanding was that Spectra is made by Honeywell Corp and Dyneema by DSM, and that these are the only two types of Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibre.
Dyneema: http://www.dsm.com/corporate/about/business-entities/dsm-dyneema.html
Spectra: http://www.honeywell-advancedfibersandcomposites.com/products/fibers/
They do tend to feel noticeably different but as you say that might be because of coating or other processing.
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Your understanding is correct, however, as stated - it's the same material - Poly-Ethylene (PE). The names are trademarked and branded for obvious reasons.
The differences come down to construction/braiding with that original fiber, coatings etc.
Back to your question, on recollection perhaps Tuf Line XP is made from "Dyneema". The line was fantastic although felt somewhat "delicate". I've also used Jerry Brown and Power Pro Hollow. I continue to use JB as it is reliable, good value and easily obtainable.
Hope that helps.
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