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General => General Topwater & Jigging Discussion => Topic started by: Nathan Johns on January 24, 2015, 05:36:28 PM

Title: How is braided line actually tested for its breaking strain?
Post by: Nathan Johns on January 24, 2015, 05:36:28 PM

hey guys,
Loaded my new reel up with some 100lb JB hollowcore today and decided to test how strong it actually was. I wrapped one end around a wooden bat and tied the other end to a scale with about 1m in between and it broke around 33kg. I also tested 80lb tuffline and some pe 8 which both broke around 25kg. Obviously once loaded through a rod and having a shock leader this would increase the over all strength but it got me thinking how do they actually test their line to the breaking strain it states on the spool?

Title: Re: How is braided line actually tested for its breaking strain?
Post by: David Lumanauw on January 25, 2015, 02:07:45 AM

In paulusjustfishing website, theres a way on how he test braids strength

Title: Re: How is braided line actually tested for its breaking strain?
Post by: Leigh Turner on January 25, 2015, 08:03:07 AM

Have a look through this site.  http://www.paulusjustfishing.com/