Pretest-Braid™

When Platypus Pretest was released in 1978, we were surprised how quickly it became accepted as the world’s first choice in IGFA class mono-filament line.

Now we are proud to introduce Platypus Pretest Braid, our IGFA class braid. The same attention to detail and rigorous testing have been applied to Platypus Pretest Braid ensuring that the braid will break as close as possible (without overtesting) to the stated IGFA class. Every batch of the braid has been tested at manufacture with additional tests throughout the spooling process.

We have constructed the braid to be ultra smooth and extremely soft, allowing longer more accurate casts, this braid just zings through the guides of your rod.

Platypus Pretest Braid’s ultra thin diameter assures that you will fit more line on your reel, cast further and catch more fish. We recommend that you use Platypus Stealth Leader or Platypus Hard Alloy as leader when fishing with Platypus Pretest Braid.

Platypus is now using the well known Australian made logo to increase consumer awareness of our Australian heritage. Still manufactured in Brisbane and family owned, we have over 110 years of line making experience to keep us at the forefront of line technology.

Precise Strength – Computer monitored braiding achieves an ultra tight weave of 100% Ultra High Molecular Weight PE gelspun fibres, stronger than steel.

Ultimate Confidence – Each batch is tested to ensure conformity to IGFA specifications.

Ultimate Sensitivity – 100% Ultra High Molecular Weight PE fibres with engineered with near zero stretch creates sensitivity that monofilament can’t match.

Advantages of Platypus Pretest-Braid™

• Platypus Pretest-Braid™ is IGFA class and will break under the stated breaking strain
• Tighly woven, incredibly thin and silky soft
• Will not fade
• 100% Australian made, owned and operated

Technical details

Construction

Platypus Pretest-Braid™ is a braid made from 100% Ultra High Molecular Weight PE fibres.

Breaking strains

6 kg (0.09mm PE 0.3), 8 kg (0.128mm PE 0.6), 10kg (0.165mm PE 1), 15 kg (0.217mm PE 1.7), 24 kg (0.26mm PE 2.5 ) and 37 kg (0.33mm PE 4 )

Lengths

Platypus Pretest-Braid™ is available in 150yd, 300yd, 500yd or 1000m spools

Colours

Available in natural white

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