In reply to Post #30
No worries mate. Its a reasonable price aswell which is always a nice touch these days
No worries mate. Its a reasonable price aswell which is always a nice touch these days
In reply to Post #31
Pb products controll in 18lb brilliant stuff
Pb products controll in 18lb brilliant stuff
ESP syncro xt,I have tried a few over the years and always come back to this
Berkeley cm90, was using synchro for years but prefer cm
In reply to Post #1
Once upon a time a lot would of said GR60, doesn't seem to be the case these days.
Once upon a time a lot would of said GR60, doesn't seem to be the case these days.
In reply to Post #34
What do you prefer about it?
What do you prefer about it?
In reply to Post #36
Doesn't coil as much, the line casts better as it's not so wiry. Also find it sinks better. Only thing I don't like as much as the Syncro is the colour.
I had been using syncro for 4-5 years before changing over, so something special had to beat it!
Doesn't coil as much, the line casts better as it's not so wiry. Also find it sinks better. Only thing I don't like as much as the Syncro is the colour.
I had been using syncro for 4-5 years before changing over, so something special had to beat it!
I was actually very satisfied with CM90 in the past year that I see no reason to go for a different mainline
In reply to Post #31
Definitely agree on that especially with a product that's so highly rated
Definitely agree on that especially with a product that's so highly rated
In reply to Post #1
Shimano Technium Black, best I've seen in 50 years of angling.
Shimano Technium Black, best I've seen in 50 years of angling.
In reply to Post #1
As others have said I suppose it depends what you want it for.
I've never really had the need to change from 12 or 15lb Daiwa Sensor for my type of fishing which is typically short to medium range silty waters. When I wanted to cast longer distance I'd drop to 10 or even 8lb with a leader, again no issues. Sensor is strong reliable and cheap and for over 20 years never let me down to the point I'd change it...then....
I read the reviews about Shimano Technium Black on this forum and thought I'd give it a go as it was on offer. The 15lb is very wirey and not as supple as Sensor but it's been very good. I bought it for it's low stretch compared to sensor from a indication point of view but given my limited fishing over the last 2 years it's hard to form a solid conclusion. What I have had, and this is subjective, is snap offs when playing, on my last session I had 2 which when you bare in mind I normally don't have 2 a year is unusual. I check my line every cast so for me the jury is still out on STB.
There is a lot of line snobbery about Sensor, I can only comment on my experience with it. I'm obviously getting old because I see the price of some modern lines and I think WTH
but if it makes you happy and all that, and more importantly if it does the job better the price might be worth it.
As others have said I suppose it depends what you want it for.
I've never really had the need to change from 12 or 15lb Daiwa Sensor for my type of fishing which is typically short to medium range silty waters. When I wanted to cast longer distance I'd drop to 10 or even 8lb with a leader, again no issues. Sensor is strong reliable and cheap and for over 20 years never let me down to the point I'd change it...then....
I read the reviews about Shimano Technium Black on this forum and thought I'd give it a go as it was on offer. The 15lb is very wirey and not as supple as Sensor but it's been very good. I bought it for it's low stretch compared to sensor from a indication point of view but given my limited fishing over the last 2 years it's hard to form a solid conclusion. What I have had, and this is subjective, is snap offs when playing, on my last session I had 2 which when you bare in mind I normally don't have 2 a year is unusual. I check my line every cast so for me the jury is still out on STB.
There is a lot of line snobbery about Sensor, I can only comment on my experience with it. I'm obviously getting old because I see the price of some modern lines and I think WTH
but if it makes you happy and all that, and more importantly if it does the job better the price might be worth it.
In reply to Post #41
I'm with Vossy in that I think a lot of line choice is 'snobbery', "its cheap, it must be rubbish".
I used Daiwa Sensor brown in 12 and 15lb for years, no problems and really used and abused it, had fish take me round marker buoys, through weed and lilies, near snags, and to be honest, never had a fault with the line, but occasional user error, or Nick making wrong decisions, like not testing knots.
The only reason I changed is because Richard Gardner sent me some Gardner Pro to test, which I did and gave a review over the road on another forum; its knot strength, abrasion resistance etc. I have stuck with the Pro in light or dark since.
I'm with Vossy in that I think a lot of line choice is 'snobbery', "its cheap, it must be rubbish".
I used Daiwa Sensor brown in 12 and 15lb for years, no problems and really used and abused it, had fish take me round marker buoys, through weed and lilies, near snags, and to be honest, never had a fault with the line, but occasional user error, or Nick making wrong decisions, like not testing knots.
The only reason I changed is because Richard Gardner sent me some Gardner Pro to test, which I did and gave a review over the road on another forum; its knot strength, abrasion resistance etc. I have stuck with the Pro in light or dark since.
In reply to Post #1
GR60 green in 12lb or 15lb. Used it for over 10 years and never let me down.
GR60 green in 12lb or 15lb. Used it for over 10 years and never let me down.
In reply to Post #43
Store owner recommended the Touchdown above the CM 90 today, the touchdown is even smoother and sinks better than the CM90 according to him.