POWER 31500200300C Braided Line Review
Our verdict
The POWER 31500200300C SSV2 braided line runs $39.98 for a 300 yard spool rated at 20 pounds test, and it holds the highest rating of this batch at 4.8 stars across 174 reviews. It sits between Power's 500 yard and 150 yard options, offering a middle ground on both yardage and price.
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Anglers who want a mid-capacity 300 yard spool at 20 lb test, matching the same line weight as Power's larger 500 yard spool but at a lower price, and buyers who value the highest review rating in this lineup at 4.8 stars.
Skip if
Skip it if 300 yards is more capacity than your reel needs, since the 150 yard PowerPro spool costs less. Also skip it if you want the largest available spool, since the 500 yard 21100200500E holds over 3,000 more reviews of track record.
- Material Blend
- Weight 2.56 ounces
- Length 300 Yards
- Line Weight 20
- Technique Braided
- Size One Size
- Priced 60% above the category median ($24.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 174 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
174 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
For anglers spooling up a mid-size reel who don't need the full 500 yards some spools offer but want more than a 150 yard option provides, the POWER 31500200300C lands in between. This SSV2 braided line ships on a 300 yard spool rated at 20 pounds test, weighs 2.56 ounces, and comes in Aqua Green for $39.98.
That 20 lb rating matches the pound test on the 500 yard 21100200500E, which costs $44.99, so buyers get the same line strength here for about five dollars less, just with 200 fewer yards on the spool. Against the Power 21100080300E, which also spools 300 yards but at a lower 8 lb rating for $29.56, the 31500200300C costs more but delivers well over double the breaking strength at the same yardage.
The 4.8 star rating across 174 reviews is the highest of any line in this comparison set, even if the review count is modest next to the 5,800 behind the 21100200500E. With bought last month at 0+, the sales volume data is thin, but the rating itself suggests buyers who do purchase this spool come away satisfied.
Pros
- 20 lb test matches the pound rating of the pricier 500 yard 21100200500E
- Highest rating in this comparison at 4.8 stars across 174 reviews
- 300 yard spool offers more capacity than the 150 yard options in the lineup
- Costs about $5 less than the 500 yard spool at the same 20 lb rating
- Blend material at 2.56 ounces keeps the spool manageable
- In stock and available for immediate order
Cons
- 300 yards still falls short of the 500 yard 21100200500E for anglers who need maximum capacity
- 174 reviews is a small sample compared to the 5,800 on the higher-yardage spool
- Bought last month reads 0+, so current demand is unclear
- Costs more upfront than the lower pound-test 300 yard 21100080300E at $29.56
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.56 ounces |
| Length | 300 Yards |
| Line Weight | 20 |
| Technique | Braided |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Multi |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | 31500200300C SSV2 20 Lb 300 Yd Aqua Green |
Performance notes
A 20 pound test rating on 300 yards of braided line gives a spool that can handle moderate fighting pressure without the diameter and bulk of heavier monofilament, since braided line typically runs thinner per pound of strength. At 2.56 ounces, the spool is light enough to store or carry as a spare without adding much bulk to a tackle bag. Matching the 20 lb rating found on Power's larger 500 yard spool means anglers switching between the two should see similar breaking strength, just with less total line on this smaller spool. The Aqua Green color and one-size, single-count packaging keep the product straightforward, with no variant choices to sort through. For reels that don't need a full 500 yards of backing, 300 yards at this pound test covers a reasonable middle ground between capacity and cost.
What buyers say
At 4.8 stars across 174 reviews, this line posts the strongest rating of the four Power and PowerPro spools compared here, edging out the 4.7 stars each held by the 21100200500E and the 21100080300E. The review count, however, is a fraction of the 5,800 tied to the 500 yard spool, which points to a smaller but apparently satisfied buyer base. Bought last month sits at 0+, meaning there isn't a strong recent-purchase signal to lean on, unlike the 100+ monthly buyers reported for the 21100200500E. Taken together, the pattern suggests a well-regarded product that simply hasn't accumulated the sales volume of the brand's flagship spool.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the 20 lb rating on the POWER 31500200300C compare to other Power lines?
It matches the 20 lb test on the 500 yard 21100200500E, which costs $44.99, so buyers get the same breaking strength on the 300 yard 31500200300C for about five dollars less. It sits well above the 8 lb rating used on the smaller PowerPro and Power spools in this comparison.
Is the 4.8 star rating reliable with only 174 reviews?
It's a smaller sample than the 5,800 reviews behind the 21100200500E, but the rating itself is the highest among the lines compared here, including that higher-volume spool's 4.7 stars. That consistency across different review counts suggests the rating reflects a real pattern rather than a fluke.
Why choose 300 yards over the 500 yard spool?
The 300 yard 31500200300C costs $39.98 versus $44.99 for the 500 yard 21100200500E, a savings of about five dollars, while matching the same 20 lb test. Anglers with reels that don't need the extra 200 yards can save a bit without giving up line strength.