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I use a lot of braided line out on tour, especially when we go to lakes, places with a lot of grass, or a lot of shallow wood cover or heavy cover. Braided line is a big deal for these situations because it doesn’t have a lot of stretch to it. But one of the problems with braided line is the dye. The dye can fade on you or even get all over things. I’ve had some braids leave dye all over my hands and gum up my reels on a rainy day.
But now there’s a product I've been using for four or five years, which has really changed the game in the braided line world for me. A few years back, Vicious Fishing Line, a company I've worked with almost my whole career, came out with a product called Vicious No-Fade Braid. I know it sounds crazy, like a gimmick, but I'm telling you: this stuff DOES NOT FADE. I've been using it for several years, and not only does it not fade, but it is also one of the absolute quietest braids on the market.
It’s super-strong and has the low stretch that braid is supposed to have, but it comes through the guides smoothly and cleanly. I don’t know exactly what the process of how it is made looks like, but it must be different from other braided lines on the market. I think the dye is added before it's woven together. In any case, what I know is that it works.
I just got back from a tournament where I was throwing a swim jig quite a bit. I’ve thrown that swim jig for miles with the same rod that has had No-Fade Braid on it for a year and it has not faded. When I hold it up next to a package of brand new, unused No-Fade Braid, it looks the same. If you’re not convinced, just go check out the reviews on this stuff.
It comes in several sizes. I use the 40-pound for my lighter flipping setups. Flipping heavy grass, I'll go up to 60-pounds. Especially if I'm throwing a heavy jig, that's one of my favorite ways to catch a bass. Give this line a try - I think you'll be impressed with it. Good luck on the water!
--Pro Angler, Brandon Lester
