Who Makes 500 lb. Braided Fishing Line?

Who Makes 500 lb. Braided Fishing Line?

Several manufacturers produce 500 lb. braided fishing line, typically used for big game fishing, deep dropping, or heavy-duty saltwater trolling. It is however hard to find. Not many tackle stores carry 500 lb. braided fishing line. Here are some reputable brands known to offer braided lines in that strength range:

1. Jerry Brown Industries

Product: Jerry Brown Line One Hollow Core or Solid Braided Spectra
Type: Hollow Core & Solid

Price: 600 yards $234.00, 1200 yards $469.00

Features:

* Made in the USA
* Spliceable for wind-on leaders
* Extremely popular for big-game anglers
* 500 lb. option available

2. Momoi

Product: Momoi Diamond Braid
* Type: Solid & Hollow
* Features

Price: 500 yards $139.99, 

  * Made in Japan
  * Popular with serious offshore anglers
  * Available in high breaking strengths including 500 lb.

3. Warknife Tackle 

* Product: 16 Strand Hollow Core Braid
* Type: Hollow Core

Features:

  * 500 lb. test high quality braid
  * Known for premium offshore fishing lines
  * Easily spliceable for loop-to-loop rigging

4. TUF-Line

  • Product: TUF-Line Hollow Core
  • Type: Hollow Core
  • 500 lb. is currently not available.

Features:

  • Made with Spectra fibers
  • Great abrasion resistance
  • Used for high-strength offshore trolling setups

5. Sufix (Rapala)

  • Product: Sufix 131 or Sufix Performance Braid
  • Note: Typically maxes out around 300 lb, but may offer special orders or bulk industrial-strength lines.

6. Proberos

  • Product: Proberos 16-Strand Braided Line
  • Type: Hollow Core

Features:

  * Affordable option, often sold on Amazon
  * 16-strand build offers smoother surface
  * Available in high test strengths including 500 lb

8. Hercules

  • Product: Hercules 9 or 16 Strand Braided Line
  • Type: Solid

Features:

  * Cost-effective and durable
  * Heavier weights including 500 lb. available
  * Often used for shark or deep-sea rigs

9. KastKing

  • Product: KastKing SuperPower or KastPro 13X
  • Note: Typically maxes out below 500 lb, but may offer custom or commercial variants.

 

Summary Table:

| Brand          | Product Name                | Type              | 500 lb. Availability | Origin    |
| ------------- | -------------------------- | -------------- | ------------------- | --------- |
| Jerry Brown | Line One                         | Hollow/Solid | ✅ Yes                 | USA       |
| PowerPro    | Hollow Ace / Maxcuatro | Hollow/Solid | ✅ No                 | USA/Japan |
| Momoi       | Diamond Braid                | Hollow/Solid | ✅ Yes                 | Japan     |
| Cortland    | Hollow Core                     | Hollow          | ✅ No                  | USA       |
| TUF-Line    | Hollow Core                     | Hollow          | ✅ No                 | USA       |
| Proberos    | 16 Strand Braided            | Solid             | ✅ Yes                 | China     |
| Hercules    | 9 or 16 Strand Braided     | Solid             | ✅ Yes                 | China     |

If you're looking for premium quality and durability, brands like Jerry Brown and Cortland are top-tier. If you want a more budget-friendly option and can tolerate slight tradeoffs in longevity or splicing ease, Hercules, Warknife, Dorisea or Proberos offer solid performance.

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