TROUT BRAID REVIEW - New Phenix Ironfeather Elite Braid HD
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
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I've been trout fishing putting this fishing braid by Phenix Rods to the test for a while now! It's been a love hate relationship, especially when losing big fish early on as I was using the braid. Yea, that's right - I give an honest review of the ENTIRE PRODUCT line of Phenix's trout fishing braid! Check out this video and see if this will help you catch more trout!
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Finally got a chance to use it. It's awesome. Super light. Great casting. Very strong. 10/10
If your using 2lb line and you want the sensitivity try some varivas es2 ester line more sensitive than most braid and cast better with small lures
Phenix Ironfeather Fiber I use the Elite Braided Fishing line Spectra 3lb... Love it, I've cought a 3lbs bass and a 5pound alligator gar with sea guard yellow label 6lbs with FG knot. I cast a 1/32oz size#6hook with a EPF grub 1.2. i catch EVERYTHING!!! love it.
Nice Oscar! I've used that EPF grub too! Fire! Love EPF! Great setup my man, thanks for watching! GET MADE!
Got mine.Love it.
Yessir! Thanks norm!
Yes sir!
Broke my PB twice couple of weeks ago with a 6.8 and a 7.3 using the dark side of the force…3lb pink to 2lb vanish fluoro.
Gave up on it last year but then learned the FG knot and slapped it back on. Hasn’t broke yet on a fish💪🏼. Picked up the new green 4lb and 6lb last week from your shop.
Good vid. 🎣🤙🏼
Yea FG knot is another. Knot that works well with braid connections. That’s awesome I think you’re thinking of Cartel’s shop? He’s a good guy thanks for supporting local!
Very nice brotha you know I love that line all I’ve used for almost 2 1/2 years now 🎣
Thanks brotha! Yessir I’m good except for the 3lb haha 😂
Thank you for the great info. I had a setup for braid but left it cause I had that same issue.
I will try that braid. Thanks Mike 🤙🏼
That 3lb is sketchy lol 😂 thanks for watching bro
Can you show us how you tie your connection. I’ve been having trouble on mine and it always snaps
I use an RP knot. There’s some videos out there I’ve watched but yea I’ll try to do one for ya! Thanks for the feedback! And watching! Get made
Great info.. I've been using straight 2lb izor thinking of trying out the 3#..
Yea I miss the stretch of izor yea give the 4 a try
I landed my PB today 7 lb lightning and it was my first lightning ever. I used 5lb pink braid seagar 4 lb abraz. It holds strong. I got maid today!
Wooooo!!! GET MADE !!! Congratulations on your Pb and 1st lighting man! That’s rad!!! Doing it big! Lol
I thought I was going crazy w/ the same issue using the same lines. thank you sir for putting this info together. I just put on the grn 4lb today ....wish me luck..
Right!?! Is it just me??? Lol no prob thanks for watching! Get made out there!
How did the 4lb turn out? I’m deciding between the orange 4lb and 6lb.
Very cool!
Thanks for watching Ethan
I got my grasshopper and yellow white banana tubes and the look amazing, delivered right on time.Looking forward to using them.
I also bought some uv dip called Uv blast.that makes plastics reflect UV light. Not glow in the dark but reflect the Uv . Also make a spray for lures and spinners.I have been reading about how trout and salmonids can see uv and lots of other fish. Uv penetrates very deep in the water column. Interesting articles . Will try to use them with out and with and see if any different. Might be just the thing in the deep lakes you fish. I am watcher not a paid spokesman for the product. Great vid and info. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate the support and comment Rob! Thank you! You’re 100% correct Rob. I have come to that knowledge through my research as well, same color spectrum as humans RGB with the addition of UV filter. I’ve heard of those products, it can definitely add to the attraction but with MADE BAITS you actually don’t need it 😉 😉 🤔 😉
Caught a 24” striper on my 3 lb moss green. Great cast ability
Sweeeeeet! Get Made! Thanks for watching!
I mostly use fluorocarbon 6 pound to 10 pound usually, but lately I've been using braid for my main line and a fluorocarbon leader, I'll use mono if I drop below 6 pound test as it'll stretch before it breaks, I really like using the braid to leader method it allows me to change my leader without changing my whole spool.
That’s awesome man great point! I like the stretch too! Thanks for watching!
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo been fishing for over 30 year's I'm pretty knowledgeable about the sport.
Hey what’s up mike I went to Dixon for the stock today I caught my limit at whisker bay with my 7-11 mirage 3lb iron feather braid it worked really great no problems all caught on your all white mini jig ADVENTURE GETTING MADE TODAY🎣✌🏻
Get made Enrique!!! That’s what’s up!!! I need to go back maybe one more time. Glad you’re enjoying the braid and getting made on the jigs! Appreciate your support!
Wind knots like crazy for me. 2lb and 4lb izorline is my.go to
I haven’t had many not like some 10lb I’ve used I mind my line a lot watch it drop place it right lol every cast but yea some for sure! Thanks for watching
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo maybe it was just me who knows. I think it was the 3lb line... maybe just newb mistakes
Just ordered the new 6lb iron feather in orange!🤙 cant wait to throw it on my okuma itx 1000 reel🔥 and throw some more made baits !
Nice!!! There ya go! Appreciate the support! GET MADE
Same problem with the 3lb braid. I think it is too thin too. It cuts through the mono or flouro like a knife whether in a uni knot or alright knot. The deal-breaker for me is wind knot. I used it on the Elixer, Mirage, and Dragonfly. I believe the Elixer is the most susceptible to wind knot for me. Another problem with the 3lb is fraying. My hands get very dry and the dead skin sticks to the line like velcro and fraying it. I will try the 5lb. Hopefully, it will work out. One great thing about using braid is it will cut through other people's lines like the guy that cross-cast over your line. lol
Appreciate the comment and feedback! Your experience is invaluable and help those learning from the community here in the comments thank you for watching and sharing
I have the 5lb on a mirage and I get the same problems, as far as the connection knot the Alberto works fine but the wind knots and fraying is a problem for me
I had a bunch of issues with the 3lb phenix braid If there is any type of wind out it would push my mini jig to the side and I’d be crossing and pissing everyone off . Also I’d get random knots in the line when casting I didn’t mind it at first but then noticed my line would snap where the knot was. I gues it would creat a weak point in the line . Bumped up to 5lb and I love it !! Very sensitive & strong .
I had the same issue actually, I'm using the 4lb now! Way to stick with it and GET MADE!
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo how do you like the 4 lb compared to the 5
Is use the 4 for jigging and the 5 for hard baits. Like en both for different applications.
🤣 completely different nursery rhymes! Keeps on trucking! Love it Mike !
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Great video! This answered a lot of questions I had about iron feather braid. What’s your preferred connection knot for braid this thin? I’m a uni-uni knot guy myself.
Hi Joe! Thanks for watching! I use the RP knot works just great for me though I’d like to learn the FG knot though
Good job men
Appreciate it Noe thanks for watching
I'm going to set up my 4lb. and Get Made on the next trip🤘🏽
BROTHER BERNIE! bro my bad! HAHAHA
Crazy!
I ran into the same issue with the 3lb. Can I run the 3lb to 5lb to floro leader? I'd hate to waste the 3lb braid
So if I am using 4# braid, what leader would you run? I am very new to fishing in general
Great video as always 🔥 I just received my bright green 4 & 6lb braid and definitely going to use the 4lb 👌 but I also have the Berkley Nano-Fil and in some ways I feel like it casts so much better than the Phenix Braid & handles fish like a champ 💪 but everyone has their preference.
I’m not familiar with the nano fil hmmm 🤔 ok just ordered some 4lb gonna do a challenge video! Haha appreciate the comment!
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo yeah it works great! I wanted to try it out & I’ve been using it for 3 months now and I like it! It casts very far and is highly visible and sensitive as well. I recommend it 👍
The nanofil is the shit for bass fishing as well
@@corywoods9599and after a year using it I can say it works better than phenix braid. After a while of not using it(phenix), it gets frail and I’ve lost a lot of trophies because I just re-tied the knot but then it snaps. And the nanofil doesn’t and it’s smoother. I recommend anyone to get their hands on the nanofil or the Suffix nanobraid! 👌
Great video on slight difference between color/strength. I have mono on my set up & never used braid. I know using mono & flouro carbon advantage is stealthiness. Fish cant see line. So how is braid an advantage in that manner with these bright colors? Thats what I don't understand. Appreciate the input 👍
Great question! The color line is for high visibility for the angler. A 3-4 ft leader will be ok and not disrupt your bite! Thanks for watching GET MADE
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo Ok great. I see what you mean. Thnx for the feedback 👍
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo Had another braid question lol
When you spool up braid, how long should your top shot of flouro be? I just purchased a mid-grade Daiwa & Shimano combo & spooled up 5lb Phenix Iron Feather. Will be 1st time using braid. Wow, super thin line!
Thnx! 👍
How do you prevent line twist I been using 4 pound test Izorline XXX Super Co-Polymer on my Daiwa 7 ft ultralight rod with a Daiwa LT reel but with the mini jigs every 4th cast I get knotted up
I stay away from 4lb izor for some reason had the same issues. Not sure but the 2lb is best!
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo thanks 🎣🙏🏼
Great video and info. do you back the braid on the spool and with what? Thanks Lee
Hi Lee great question did another video! But yes I do mono backing about half!
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo Thank you!!
So the reason for the braid line is for sensivte ....or strength. When u tie your jigs it's on regular line. And if so. How much of it on the end of the braid to the jig....
420! Yo! Ok cool great question! Braid is for both strength in your leader backing and sensitivity. I use about 3-4 ft of leader attach to the braid by an RP knot. Hope that helps lmk if you have more questions! Get Made! Thanks for watching!
How do you find the casting distance? I just got the 5lb for increased casting distance with my mini jigs since I was using 10lb before. Do you find the any of the phenix braid sizes to cast better/worse than your old 2lb mono? Also, do you still use the 2lb mono for your leader or flouro?
I’ll be doing a cool video this weekend loved this question! So braid definitely cast for me about 15-20 yards further than mono. In my experience. Not sure about vs each pound test class but would be interesting to see! Appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching
What's up Mike! To your knowledge how long ago did guys start using braided line when it comes to trout fishing? I just found out about it last year. I've only used my braided set up for jigging so far...in your opinion can I also use it to throw spoons and spinners?
Hi John! Not really sure but probably 2-3 years now. 🤷🏻♂️ absolutely you can use it for spoons etc. I’d recommend it!
Got the 4lb orange
Nice!!! Bette Midler reel had the orange 6lb
Mike,
Give me some advice.
I've always used 2lb. or 4lb. monofilament. I have a few Phenix rods. I bought another one in January at a Sportmen's Expo Show in Sacramento. Phenix threw in some pink 5 lb. braid with the purchase.
My reel capacity is about 300 yards, and the spool of braid is 175 yards. I don't like to underfill my spools. Should I put quite a bit of backing on the spool and tie the braid to it? This way the spool would be more full.
How long is the fluorcarbon leader that you attach to the braid?
Thank you.
John
Hi John! I just released another video! Go check it out! But yes I use mono backing 2lb about half spooled and my leader is about 3-4 ft and I use an RP knot. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching John!
@@TroutMadeAnglerCo Many thanks, Mike. I just did watch your other video about the backing. And I'll use the 3 to 4 foot leader idea.
Surprised they don’t go any higher with the lb rating. When I do use braid I use 10lb… which has the diameter of like 2lb mono or something like that. Haha.
They do have higher rating braid available it’s called Hydra. I think it starts at 8lbs. This particular braid is I believe primarily for ultralight fishing applications. Thanks for watching GET MADE
Are you using a littler line? Or straight braid to jigs?
Hi Jason I use a 4lb fluorocarbon leader 3-4 ft with an RP knot
Hey Mike love your videos
Ok im new to braid so do you tie directly to your jig or do you use mono as a leader ?
You can use mono or fluorocarbon leader about 3 ft some do braid directly but not me! Thanks for watching get made
I just use straight 3lb braid without a leader
Is it pink or green? I’m sure they’ll bite in local lakes but more clear lakes they may get line shy idk but that’s rad! Thanks for watching
Can you troll with it?
3lb braid is way too small I'd go with a 6 or an 8 for trout. Bass 10 or 12. The only real reason to use something that thin as 3 lb would be for BFS fishing and I don't think you're into that. I do recommend you checking it out though since you're big into trout fishing.
I agree mostly Michael! Thanks for chiming in! Get made! I’d go 2-4 for trout I like living life on the wild side and give advantage to them being lone shy I feel 6-8 is what I’ve fished for bass at castaic lol but bass again not a bass guy. I’ve tried bfs and would like to get into into maybe soon!
If you have your drag loose and set where it lets the fish run easily 3 lb is doable 👍
This braid sucks keeps breaking on mw and my friend smh
Appreciate the feedback thanks for watching