Tokuryo vs Tasline — Choosing the Right Catch Fishing Braid for NZ Waters

Your braid is the most critical link between you and the fish. Catch offers two premium braid lines — Tokuryo and Tasline — each built for different fishing styles. Here's how to choose the right one for your fishing. Shop Tokuryo → | Shop Tasline →

Tokuryo vs Tasline — What's the Difference?

Tokuryo Braid — Japanese X8 Precision

Tokuryo is Catch's premium Japanese-made X8 braid. The 8-carrier PE construction gives you a thin diameter with incredible strength — you get more line on the reel and better sensitivity to feel light bites at depth.

Tokuryo Jiggingpro — 5 Coloured

The 5-colour system changes colour every 10 metres, giving you exact depth reading without an expensive line counter. Essential for jigging where knowing your depth is everything:

• 300m spool — $99.99 (perfect for reel top-ups)
• 1200m bulk spool — $299.00 (fill 4+ reels)
• 2400m bulk spool — $399.00 (club/charter boats)

Tokuryo Castingpro — Single Colour

Same premium X8 construction in a single colour. Preferred by anglers who don't need depth markers — topwater, casting, and general use:

• 1200m bulk spool — $299.00
• 2400m bulk spool — $399.00

The bulk spools are outstanding value per metre — if you fish regularly, buying 1200m+ saves you significantly versus buying individual spools.

👉 Shop all Tokuryo braid →

Tasline Braid — Built Tough

Tasline is Catch's Spectra-based braid line, available in X8 solid and X12 hollow constructions. It's the toughest braid in the range — designed for rough conditions, sharp reef edges, and heavy tackle.

Tasline X8 Solid — The All-Rounder

Available in 7 solid colours so you can colour-code your reels or match water conditions. Sizes from 150m sport spools to 2400m bulk:

• 150m — $29.99–$49.99 (great for trying a new colour or top-ups)
• 300m — $49.99–$79.99
• 600m — $89.99–$149.99
• 1200m — $159.99–$279.99
• 2400m — $299.99–$499.99

Available in multiple breaking strains from light inshore (10–20lb) to heavy offshore (80–130lb).

Tasline Elite X12 Hollow — The Specialist

The X12 hollow braid is a 12-carrier construction that can be spliced — no knots needed. You splice your leader directly into the braid for a seamless connection that runs through guides without catching:

• 600m — $274.99
• 1000m — $399.99
• 2000m — $799.99

X12 hollow is the choice for topwater, live-baiting, and heavy tackle where knot-free connections and ultimate smoothness matter.

Knot Pullers

Don't forget the Tasline Knot Pullers ($49.99) — essential for cinching knots tight on heavy braid without cutting your hands.

👉 Shop all Tasline braid →

Which Braid Should I Choose?

Braid Care Tips

• Rinse your reel after every saltwater trip — salt crystals weaken braid
• Check for fraying — run your fingers along the first 20m regularly
• Reverse your braid — strip it off and re-spool reversed to spread wear evenly
• Replace when faded — if the colour's gone, the coating is gone, and strength is reduced
• Store out of UV — sunlight degrades all braided lines over time

🎣 Action Outdoors stocks the full Tokuryo and Tasline braid ranges. Bulk spools available for clubs, charter boats, and serious anglers. Shop Catch combos →