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Learn More »Platypus Platinum Braid 300 yds
Platypus an Australian Company with a long and rich history of producing quality fishing line, are continuing the tradition by producing the next generation of braided fishing line.
The design brief was easy, manufacture an Australian made braided line that was smooth, ultra tough and affordable.
Platypus Platinum Braid incorporates a Silicon coating to produce a smooth outer surface of the line. This smoother feel produces quieter, longer more accurate casts. The coating also helps to reduce the dreaded wind knots while adding increased resistance to abrasion and greater knot strength.
Platypus’s experience with braiding technique dates back to their beginnings way, way back to 1898. This has allowed Platypus Australia, to build a braided line with a smoother feel that does not compromise knot and tensile strength.
Platypus Platinum Braid is constructed with 100% Ultra High Molecular Weight PE (Dyneema/Spectra) gelspun fibres. Everything you expect and deserve from a high quality braided line.
Small diameters, extremely high strength and virtually near zero stretch all this without the added impost of an expensive price tag!
Best of all it’s made here in Australia by family owned and operated Platypus lines with over a 110 years of experience you know they know how to do it right!
Features and Specifications
- Platypus Platinum-Braid is a braid constructed from 100% Ultra High Molecular Weight PE (Dyneema/Spectra) fibres.
- Breaking strains - 10 lb (0.185mm PE 1.2) - 15 lb (0.217mm PE 1.7) - 20 lb (0.235mm PE 2 ) - 30 lb(0.285mm PE 3 ) - 50 lb (0.37mm PE 5 )
- Available in Gun Metal Grey
- Length 300yds
- Super Smooth Silicon Coating
- The silky smooth design, won't cut into guides or bury in on reels
- Pure unadulterated sensitive for improved hook ups
- 100% Australian made
Benefits of Platypus Platinum- Braid
Precise Strength - Computer controled braiding producs a smooth weave of 100% Ultra High Molecular Weight PE (Dyneema/Spectra) gelspun fibres that are tougher than steel.
Silicon Coating – The silicone coating produces a slick surface for longer cast, decreased noise during casts.
Pure Sensitivity – The Ultra High Molecular Weight PE fibres are engineered to produce virtually zero stretch producing the ultimate in sensitivity that just can’t be matched.
Award Winning Line - Platypus Platinum Braid won the Best Line award at the 2012 AFTA Show (Australian Fishing Tackle Assoc.)
Finally a braid that is made right here in Australia! That is affordable, reliable and Aussie Tough!
