Scotty 2701K Braided Line Review
Our verdict
The Scotty 2701K is a 200-pound test downrigger braided line priced at $44.13, carrying a 4.6-star rating across 229 reviews with 100+ bought last month. That purchase volume matches the Power 21100200500E's 100+ figure, making this a demonstrably active seller in its specialized downrigger niche rather than a general casting line.
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Trollers running a downrigger who need a 200-pound test line built specifically for that job, sold as a 300-foot spool with a kit. A solid pick for anyone replacing worn downrigger cable rather than shopping for standard casting braid.
Skip if
Skip this if you fish with a standard spinning or baitcasting setup, since this is a 200-pound downrigger line, not casting braid. At $44.13 it is also pricier per spool than lighter casting lines like the $17.94 PowerPro 21100080150Y.
- Material microfilament
- Weight 0.16 Pounds
- Length 300 Feet
- Line Weight 200
- Technique Braided
- Size 200-Pound Test/300-Feet Spool with Kit
- Priced 77% above the category median ($24.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 229 owner ratings
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Popularity1.6/5
229 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Trolling anglers running a downrigger need line strong enough to hold a heavy weight steady at depth, and that is the specific job the Scotty 2701K is built for. Listed as a microfilament material with a 200-pound line weight, it ships as a 300-foot spool bundled with a kit, in black, weighing 0.16 pounds, priced at $44.13.
The 200-pound rating separates this from every other line in this comparison set, which top out at 20 pounds. That strength figure reflects the downrigger use case, where the line holds a trolling weight rather than absorbing a fish strike directly, so comparing it pound-for-pound against casting braids like the Power 21100200500E is not an apples-to-apples exercise.
At $44.13, the Scotty line costs slightly less than the Power 21100200500E's $44.99 and well more than the PowerPro 21100080150Y's $17.94, but it serves a different purpose than either. Its 4.6-star rating across 229 reviews and 100+ bought last month show healthy recent demand for a specialty product, on par with the Power 21100200500E's 100+ bought last month despite a much smaller review count of 229 versus 5,800. For downrigger use specifically, that demand signal matters more than a direct price comparison to casting lines.
Pros
- Rated for 200 pounds of line weight, purpose-built for downrigger duty
- Sold as a 300-foot spool bundled with a kit rather than bare line
- 4.6-star rating holds up across 229 reviews
- 100+ bought last month matches the top casting-line alternative in this set
- Microfilament material distinct from the blend or Spectra lines used for casting
Cons
- At $44.13 it costs more than three of the four casting lines in this comparison
- 229 reviews is far smaller than the Power 21100200500E's 5,800
- Not usable as a general casting or spinning-reel line given its 200-pound rating and downrigger design
- Only available in one color, black, per the listed specs
Specifications
| Material | microfilament |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.16 Pounds |
| Length | 300 Feet |
| Line Weight | 200 |
| Technique | Braided |
| Size | 200-Pound Test/300-Feet Spool with Kit |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Ounce |
| Feature | Downrigger Line |
Performance notes
A 200-pound line weight is far beyond what any rod-and-reel casting setup needs, which confirms this is a dedicated downrigger line meant to hold a trolling weight at depth under steady tension rather than absorb the shock of a strike. Microfilament material is a different fiber construction than the blends or Spectra used in the casting lines in this comparison, chosen here for the abrasion resistance and low stretch that downrigger use demands over long trolling passes. The 300-foot spool length matches typical downrigger cable-replacement needs, and the kit bundled with it suggests included hardware for mounting or splicing rather than bare line alone. At 0.16 pounds total weight, the spool itself is compact despite the high line strength rating.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star rating across 229 reviews reflects solid satisfaction for a specialty product, and a 100+ bought-last-month figure is a meaningful demand signal, matching the Power 21100200500E's own 100+ despite that casting line pulling in vastly more total reviews at 5,800. Because downrigger line serves a narrower audience than general casting braid, a smaller absolute review count is expected, and the recent purchase volume here suggests the product continues to sell steadily to trollers rather than sitting stagnant. Compared to the 0+ bought-last-month figure on two of the casting lines in this set, the Scotty line's recent demand stands out.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scotty 2701K designed for?
It is a 200-pound test microfilament line designed specifically for downrigger use, sold as a 300-foot spool with a kit. That strength rating and format set it apart from standard casting braid, which is built to be cast and retrieved rather than to hold a trolling weight steady.
How does the price compare to casting braid?
At $44.13, it costs close to the Power 21100200500E's $44.99 but far more than the PowerPro 21100080150Y at $17.94. The higher price reflects its specialized downrigger design and included kit rather than a direct comparison to standard spinning or baitcasting braid sold elsewhere.
Is demand for this line strong?
Yes, based on the listed figures. A 4.6-star rating across 229 reviews paired with 100+ bought last month indicates steady recent purchases, matching the top casting line in this comparison set for monthly purchase volume despite a much smaller total review count.