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A DEEP DIVE: FORWARD BRAID

How can i cast a light bait farther with more precision to get to the right spot at the right time?

The Solution: Forward Braid Powered by Berkley Labs

Berkley Forward Braid gives anglers the ability to put their bait exactly where they want it to generate strikes – especially for finesse fishing techniques. Both purpose-built and optimized for forward-facing sonar, this line delivers longer and more precise casts, higher sensitivity, an optimal sink rate and completely changes the game for anglers looking to level up their performance.

Traditional braided lines have limitations due to their cross-over structure that allows for water absorption that can fray or freeze your line, as well as losing its shape over time – Forward Braid solves these and many other problems in its longitudinally twisted composition.

FORWARD BRAID KEY FEATURES

Proprietary Construction: Forward Braid is longitudinally twisted and thermally-fused in a proprietary process to create a finesse braid that retains its shape longer and reduces fraying compared to traditional braid.

Increased Castability: A smooth line coating paired with a smaller line diameter allows the angler to get better casting performance and accuracy, especially with smaller baits popular with finesse techniques.

Increased Sensitivity: Forward Braid’s construction reduces crossovers of traditional braid, fostering connectivity from the bait to the reel and allowing the angler to feel more bites.

Optimal Sink Rate: Forward Braid’s smaller and thermally-fused line allows for an optimal sink rate and reduced water drag, getting even the lightest of baits into the strike zone when it matters most and keeping it there for longer.

Smooth Performance: Offers superior casting accuracy and distance when targeting fish near structures or in open water.

FINESSE DESIGNED & ANGLER PREFERRED

With the sport’s rising popularity and due to overfishing in many areas, fish have become more cautious and less gullible, requiring a finesse fishing technique to find success. Easily spooking fish has never been easier but Forward Braid helps anglers stay further from the fish with unmatched castability while maintaining precise control over bait presentation. Professional anglers have already recognized the difference:

What the Pros are saying

“You hear sensitivity in fishing all the time. You pick a spool of this up and it just feels different than any other braid on the market because it’s not braid, it’s a different line. It feels different, casts different, and everything feels different on the end of your rod too.”

Josh Bertrand

Bass Pro Angler

“Any amount of casting distance helps, and Forward Line affords that even with lighter jigs and setups.”

John Hoyer

Walleye Pro Angler

“It’s silky silky smooth and the line management on it is phenomenal!”

Hunter Shryock

Bass Master Elite Angler

“It’s BADASS. Can you cast further? Yes. Is it more sensitive? Yes. Is it the best braid on the market? Yes. Is it made for Forward Facing Sonar? Yes. That’s all a fisherman needs to know.”

Matt Robertson

Bass Master Elite Angler

Berkley Forward Braid isn’t just another braided line – it's breakthrough line technology. Whether you’re working a jig head with a minnow, slip drifting, strolling, or making precise pitches near structures, this line is engineered to make you a better angler. This is the last key to that finesse fishing setup you never knew you needed but will unlock incredible potential.

ANGLER PREFERRED

FORWARD BRAID

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