Braid Mainline at Gerrys Fishing

Our braid mainline range covers popular, trusted brands and a variety of colours, constructions and spool lengths so you can match line to method — from light, low‑diameter braid for long‑range finesse work to heavy, abrasion‑resistant braid for big surf and boat sessions. Braid lets you use thinner line for the same breaking strain, which improves casting distance and reduces wind resistance on the cast.

Which braid for which method

• Shore and surf casting: choose mid‑to‑heavy braid (e.g., 15–50 lb equivalent depending on conditions) in low‑visibility green or multi‑colour for distance and bite detection.
• Boat and wreck work: heavier braid with high abrasion resistance and larger breaking strains is best for deep water and rough ground.
• Light rock or LRF‑style sea work: fine‑diameter braid gives sensitivity and lets you feel subtle bites at range.
  Gerrys stocks common options from major brands so you can pick the right braid for your rod, reel and target species.

Key features to consider

• Strength‑to‑diameter: braid offers more breaking strain per millimetre than mono, letting you spool more line on the reel and cast further.
• Colour and visibility: hi‑viz or multi‑colour braid helps with line management and distance marking; low‑vis colours are better where stealth matters.
• Construction: 4‑, 8‑ and 12‑strand braids differ in roundness and handling — higher strand counts are smoother and cast cleaner but can be pricier.
• Abrasion resistance and coating: some braids have coatings or treatments to improve handling and reduce water absorption; match these features to the ground you fish.

Practical tips from Gerrys Fishing

• Always use a shock leader or mono top‑section between braid and terminal tackle to protect knots, absorb shock on heavy casts and reduce abrasion on the spool.
• Spool braid correctly: use a backing of mono if required, and tension the braid evenly to avoid line slip on the spool.
• Match reel capacity to braid diameter so you have enough line for long casts and big fish; many braids are sold in 300–500 m spools for sea work.
• Check knots and terminal joins regularly; use recommended knots or a short mono leader with a strong knot or crimp for terminal connections.

FAO and page details

• Which braid for surf? Mid‑to‑heavy braid in a long spool; add a shock leader for casting and abrasion protection.
• How to store braid? Keep spools dry and out of direct sunlight; replace if frayed or waterlogged.