Downrigger cable

[dubob]

I have the braided stainless cable works fine but hums alot more than I like, what lb test braided line is the best and is there a better brand. And pros or cons of using braid.

Not really sure what you mean, are you thinking about replacing your DR cable with braid? If so, I bought a DR with braid on it instead of cable and I believe it had 150 lb test, maybe Dubob can give you an exact brand name, he is the one I bought the DR from.

If the DR is an electric Cannon, it needs to have a metal cable to work the auto stop on retrieve and to present the proper Positive Ion Control.  If the cable is metal, it is always going to hum at some speed based on speed & DR weight.  Braided non-metal cable will eliminate the hum but you loose the two features I mentioned above.  If the DR is some other brand, you might not lose anything but the hum if you change over to braid cloth line.  Here is a link that discusses both: Downrigger line debate - Braid vs. Cable - SunCruiser (suncruisermedia.com)