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What’s everyone’s choice of mainline (106 posts / 21,770 views)
crag crag
Posts: 146
Post #16 7 Dec 2020 09:10
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Pro Gold for the past 21 years
bmthman bmthman
Posts: 978
Post #17 7 Dec 2020 12:00
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Stil using Berkley Big Game line for carp fishing. However I am very impressed with the Drennan Specimen XT Camo line that I have been using for Barbel fishing. I may switch to that for carp fishing as well.
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #18 7 Dec 2020 12:15
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ESP Synchro. Was using the loaded version for a few years and was happy, switched to the normal last year (as shop didn't have the loaded) and it has similar characteristics but seems to behave a little better on the spool so will be sticking with that
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #19 7 Dec 2020 13:14
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Been using X Line 20lb for years and years but I feel like a change back to mono,the Syncro colour looks absolutely bang on
newcarper78 newcarper78
Posts: 880
Post #20 7 Dec 2020 13:36
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That is the one in the picture, yes mate.
chrispfox chrispfox
Posts: 600
Post #21 7 Dec 2020 13:41
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Esp Syncro XT

RigMarole FLX Flourocarbon

Powerpro & Kastking Braid
runneil runneil
Posts: 1,949
Post #22 7 Dec 2020 15:30
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Berkeley CM 90 for me , its never let me down in heavy weed, snags, lily pads, or Norfolk reeds .
Doing_a_brew Doing_a_brew
Posts: 3,035
Post #23 7 Dec 2020 15:36
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CM90 here too. Been using it on the Tidal Trent that is full of rocks and requires leads up to 8oz with PVA bags as well. Not had a break yet.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #24 7 Dec 2020 15:42
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What's the esp syncro xt like buddy? Been using shimano techinium black for years but seems to be harder and harder to get plus fancy a change, seen this is very popular so thought I'd give it a go
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #25 7 Dec 2020 17:56
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Someone who has used Berkley CM90 and Esp Syncro XT and can compare both?
Spike Spike
Posts: 2,098
Post #26 7 Dec 2020 18:05
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I've used both and liked both. Syncro is my favourite as it seems more durable. Cm90 is more supple and the only thing I didn't like was the colour.

Both very good lines. As is shimano technium black , pro distance and gold. I'd happily use any of them lines.

One I wouldn't use again is fox trans khaki , snapped like cotton.
Blueboy62
Posts: 105
Post #27 7 Dec 2020 18:21
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My two bobs worth, X line all the way
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #28 7 Dec 2020 18:24
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Also used both and don't dislike CM90 just prefer Synchro. Feel it is a slightly better all round line although do have 18lb CM90 on my spare spools and wouldn't have any issues in using
The-Heff The-Heff
Posts: 3,404
Post #29 7 Dec 2020 18:25
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Syncro xt is a great line mate. Ive been through loads of lines over the years and the syncro is well uo there. I have 12lb on one set of rods, 15 on the other, also used 18 but found that over kill and the 15 was more than sufficient. decent abrasion resistance in the real world, not sure what tackle box tests say though. Had fish into reeds, round snags, always been ok, only one cut off and that i believe was on mussels in weed. I fish naked helicopter rigs aswel, so its straight through. Low memory, casts really well, and behaves on the spool once its bedded in.
The loaded was more wirey and didnt behave anywhere near aswell. Not a massive fan of sinking lines though, but the normal xt does sink a bit, but not over the top.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #30 7 Dec 2020 18:50
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Perfect thank you for the reply mate definitely going to give it a go come January been looking for a proper decent line that a few people can recommend, a lot of people seem to like it and thanks to your comment it seems perfect 👍
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