Sufix 832 Braid Review: Smooth, Tough, Thin Braided Line
Why Sufix 832 is the braid on my bass reels: smooth casting, good fray resistance, thin diameters, plus the honest downsides of fading and knots.
The short answer
Sufix 832 is the braid I run on my baitcaster, usually in 20 pound test. It casts smoothly, resists fraying better than ordinary braid in my experience, and the only real downsides are normal braid knot headaches and color fade.
Sufix Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid (20 lb, Low-Vis Green, 300 yd)
Best for: Baitcasters and finesse setups where smooth casting and thin diameter matter
An 8-fiber braid (seven HMPE fibers plus one GORE performance fiber) woven at 32 weaves per inch. I spool 20 pound test as my standard.
Pros
- Smooth casting: the coating helps line glide off the spool
- Rugged and durable, with less fraying than normal braid in my use
- Thin diameter for its strength (20 lb is about 0.009 in)
- Available in many sizes and colors
Cons
- Fades over time, though it holds up a little better than most
- Knots can be a challenge, as with all braided line
I picked Sufix 832 because I read a lot of reviews and everything pointed to it being an excellent line. Sufix also builds its braid a little differently from other manufacturers, at least from what I could tell, and after using it that difference shows up on the water.
What makes it different
Sufix describes the 832 as an eight-fiber braid: seven HMPE (Dyneema-type) fibers plus one GORE performance fiber, woven at 32 weaves per inch with its R8 precision braiding. The GORE fiber is what Sufix credits for the abrasion resistance and the smoother casting.
What I notice on the water
Smooth casting. Because of the way the line is coated, it glides out of the spool much faster and more easily than other braids I have fished.
It is rugged. I don’t get a lot of fraying on it. It does it less than normal braided line.
Thin for its strength. My standard is 20 pound test, which measures about 0.009 inch. When I want an even thinner diameter I go lighter. The line is sold in sizes from 6 up through 30 pound and heavier.
What I don’t like
Knots. Braid can be a challenge to knot, but that is true of every braided line, not just this one.
Fading. The color does fade. It seems to hold up a little better than most, but not much. Fading is not a big deal when your only goal is making sure the line does not break.
How I use it
I join the braid to a fluorocarbon leader with a double uni knot, and I leave plenty of extra leader length so I can keep cutting and retying without redoing the knot to the braid. I fish clear, deep glacial lakes where visibility matters, so the leader stays on. In heavy weeds or lily pads I would just run straight braid. The full setup is in my braid to fluorocarbon leader guide.
Which one to buy
The Amazon link below is the 20 pound, Low-Vis Green, 300 yard spool, which is what I use. Sufix sells the 832 in several colors and spool lengths, so if you want a different one, switch it on the Amazon page.
Check price on Amazon (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)Based on my own use. Construction and diameter details come from Sufix’s published specifications.
Frequently asked questions
What pound test Sufix 832 should I use for bass?
I spool 20 pound test as my standard. When I want a thinner diameter I go lighter. The 832 comes in sizes like 6, 8, 10, 15, 20 and 30 pound, so pick the one that suits your reel and technique.
Does Sufix 832 fade?
Yes. It seems to hold up a little better than most braids, but not by much. Fading is cosmetic. What matters is that the line does not break.
Should I use a leader with Sufix 832?
In clear water I run a fluorocarbon leader. In heavy weeds, lily pads or lots of structure there is no reason not to use straight braid. See my leader setup guide for details.