I will be fishing a very large gravel pit that has an abundance of weed and mussels. Anyone recommend a line for these conditions , currently I use Subline.
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HydroTuff or SLS Specimon Tough
Although I did hear the SLS was discontinued
HydroTuff or SLS Specimon Tough
Although I did hear the SLS was discontinued
Fluorocarbon is reasonably tough, the rest is just marketing spiel, "The latest, greatest blah blah blah" . It will be a pain to cast with. Maxima is fat, soft and not bad but a bit of a compromise, Sensor is similar but I'd use a decent strong line like Technium and use a long leader.
Look towards the sal****er fly market like these guys:
https://www.rioproducts.com/products/hard-mono-sal****er-tippet
Look towards the sal****er fly market like these guys:
https://www.rioproducts.com/products/hard-mono-sal****er-tippet
In reply to Post #1
Gr60 mate, in 18lb. Or the korda carp line in 20lb is decent too. Stay away from cm90, mussels cut it like butter
Gr60 mate, in 18lb. Or the korda carp line in 20lb is decent too. Stay away from cm90, mussels cut it like butter
In reply to Post #1
50lb Power Pro
50lb Power Pro
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Braid is allowed on there what about that .?
Braid is allowed on there what about that .?
In reply to Post #1
Pline cxx is the toughest line ive tried.
Pline cxx is the toughest line ive tried.
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Power Pro and a straightened strimmer line leader.
Power Pro and a straightened strimmer line leader.
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I would have gone for power pro but it's about 180£ per spool (1000yds).
I would have gone for power pro but it's about 180£ per spool (1000yds).
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Are leaders allowed as well?
My reservoir has concrete blocks, metal drainpipes and pilings on the bottom. I use 15lb Gardner Pro in light or dark with a 30lb Amnesia Leader and run rings or helicopter set-ups so in the event of a snap off the fish can get rid of everything.
Lost 2 fish last season, both to snapped mono hooklinks, but landed others that had fragged the leader.
@Yonny has seen the pics of one of my shredded leaders after landing a fish.
If you can't use leaders, I would still be comfortable using just Gardner Pro in 15lb.
Are leaders allowed as well?
My reservoir has concrete blocks, metal drainpipes and pilings on the bottom. I use 15lb Gardner Pro in light or dark with a 30lb Amnesia Leader and run rings or helicopter set-ups so in the event of a snap off the fish can get rid of everything.
Lost 2 fish last season, both to snapped mono hooklinks, but landed others that had fragged the leader.
@Yonny has seen the pics of one of my shredded leaders after landing a fish.
If you can't use leaders, I would still be comfortable using just Gardner Pro in 15lb.
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Yes you can use leaders I will take a look at the gardener pro.
Yes you can use leaders I will take a look at the gardener pro.
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Cm90 in 20lb is bomb proof, from somebody who uses it
Cm90 in 20lb is bomb proof, from somebody who uses it
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No it's not, from someone who has learnt the hard way
No it's not, from someone who has learnt the hard way
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Wow, im shocked its wicked stuff and ive used a few plus its about 0.45mmthick and from the makers of the original big game.
Sorry mate but its the best ive use bar none.
Wow, im shocked its wicked stuff and ive used a few plus its about 0.45mmthick and from the makers of the original big game.
Sorry mate but its the best ive use bar none.
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Good for you, I had no end of problems with it, switched back to Gr60 mid session and problem solved. That's the best I've used, and I've used a hell of a lot
Good for you, I had no end of problems with it, switched back to Gr60 mid session and problem solved. That's the best I've used, and I've used a hell of a lot
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What problems did you have? I am looking at this line as my club have put a minimum line diameter of 0.4mm in the rules.
What problems did you have? I am looking at this line as my club have put a minimum line diameter of 0.4mm in the rules.
In reply to Post #16
It shredded like cotton, got cut off using it 5 times and had to strip a load off a few more times after fish, once swapped back to Gr60 had no more issues even though could still feel the grating on the mussels. A real shame as it was lovely line otherwise
It shredded like cotton, got cut off using it 5 times and had to strip a load off a few more times after fish, once swapped back to Gr60 had no more issues even though could still feel the grating on the mussels. A real shame as it was lovely line otherwise
In reply to Post #12
Correct
I've used it for snag fishing in France in 20lb , I've even had mussels clamp to the line and it's been ok
Correct
In reply to Post #15
What breaking strain do you use in the GR60.
What breaking strain do you use in the GR60.
In reply to Post #19
For general angling 12 or 15, but for anything where there's snags etc then 18lb, it's bombproof stuff
For general angling 12 or 15, but for anything where there's snags etc then 18lb, it's bombproof stuff
In reply to Post #20
Looked on the Gardner website says gr60 only goes up to 15lbs.?
Looked on the Gardner website says gr60 only goes up to 15lbs.?
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Just had a look and nobody has it in stock, looks like they've stopped doing it. Ffs I'm glad I got some when I did but when that needs changing I will be on the look out. The korda carp line in 20lb is a decent alternative, although I've spooled my cat reels with some asso hard skin which looks very promising although I haven't used it yet
Just had a look and nobody has it in stock, looks like they've stopped doing it. Ffs I'm glad I got some when I did but when that needs changing I will be on the look out. The korda carp line in 20lb is a decent alternative, although I've spooled my cat reels with some asso hard skin which looks very promising although I haven't used it yet
In reply to Post #22
Was still loads on the bay if you don't mind using ten year old line, lol.
Was still loads on the bay if you don't mind using ten year old line, lol.
In reply to Post #23
I bought the 15lbs , I'll see how it goes with that.
I bought the 15lbs , I'll see how it goes with that.
In reply to Post #1
There's been some good recommendations already, but don't forget good old daiwa sensor. I've used it in 20lb fishing weedy waters and it handled it perfectly. Cheap and cheerful but more than up to the job.
There's been some good recommendations already, but don't forget good old daiwa sensor. I've used it in 20lb fishing weedy waters and it handled it perfectly. Cheap and cheerful but more than up to the job.
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That's my back up line 20lb sensor top draw always handy to have a spool knocking around
That's my back up line 20lb sensor top draw always handy to have a spool knocking around
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