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Mono without a leader (26 posts / 1,744 views)
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Post #1 9 Mar 2021 13:17
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Anyone got any advice on a low stretch decent casting mono that I can use straight through? Leaders and tapered line are banned so I know I'm going to have to up the diameter so will need something decent at casting and preferably low stretch

Has anyone used proligic density? Seems to tick all the boxes
yonny yonny
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Post #2 9 Mar 2021 13:27
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In reply to Post #1
Pro Clear is a good'n for casting without leaders mate.
ip100 ip100
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Post #3 9 Mar 2021 14:48
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In reply to Post #1
Personally I'd just use tapered mainline, it's not like they are going to know.
cramthenet cramthenet
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Post #4 9 Mar 2021 15:35
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pro clear 16lb
bluebeat13
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Post #5 9 Mar 2021 15:43
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Are they trying to thin out the number of members through cracked skulls on the far bank?!

Why would you ban tapered lines?
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Post #6 9 Mar 2021 16:36
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Not a clue the I can't actually think of a reason why

Where can I get pro clear? They don't seem to have a website
Halfcentury
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Post #7 9 Mar 2021 16:40
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Rules are sometimes made to avoid anybody gaining a perceived advantage. Keep the rules really restrictive and obstructive and everybody is in the same boat. For some of the more suspicious/defensive individuals it can be a safety blanket.
There have been a number of waters described on the forum that have rules that will prevent any form of safe distance casting.
Why?
yonny yonny
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Post #8 9 Mar 2021 17:37
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It'll be a ban on low diameter mainline I expect. I've seen this on a couple of real weedy places.
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Post #9 9 Mar 2021 17:47
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Yes min .35mm line on our place
Halfcentury
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Post #10 9 Mar 2021 19:51
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I suppose that could be a sensible rule on a few fisheries. I'm still to see a sensible reason for banning tapered mainline. (tapered leaders are a different question)
. Would be interested to hear the justifications put forward for said ban.
Fortysteve Fortysteve
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Post #11 10 Mar 2021 06:36
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I'm pretty sure that Pro clear has unfortunately been discontinued. 😔
yonny yonny
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Post #12 10 Mar 2021 08:03
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Walkers of Trowell have it in stock.

https://www.walkersoftrowell.com/carp-specialist-fishing-tackle-equipment/gold-label-pro-clear-carp-fishing-line.html
Fortysteve Fortysteve
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Post #13 10 Mar 2021 09:36
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👍 top man!
yonny yonny
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Post #14 10 Mar 2021 09:41
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Post #15 10 Mar 2021 12:08
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whats the 16lb version like for casting?
yonny yonny
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Post #16 10 Mar 2021 12:18
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Very good mate.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #17 10 Mar 2021 12:29
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In reply to Post #11
Birmingham Angling Centre has all the gold label lines and other terminal tackle in stock.
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Post #18 10 Mar 2021 12:31
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whats the main differences between pro gold, pro clear, pro distance, pro tough?
yonny yonny
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Post #19 10 Mar 2021 14:58
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In reply to Post #18
No idea mate. Not used them. I just know the Clear is great for casting with no leaders.
Goose Goose
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Post #20 10 Mar 2021 15:40
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Pro gold is a very good all round line and green/gold colour but clear is slightly limper and casts a little better. Not used the others.
frothey frothey
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Post #21 10 Mar 2021 19:47
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In reply to Post #1
More likely to crack off with a low stretch mainline.......
TeeCee
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Post #22 10 Mar 2021 20:22
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In reply to Post #18
Pro gold: okay, a bit too wirey for me
Pro tough: good solid strong line for demanding situations. It's like rope
Pro clear: in 16lb you can deffo get 150+yds with it. Limp and a bit stretchy
Pro distance: good line

AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
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Post #23 10 Mar 2021 20:45
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https://www.tacklebox.co.uk/pdfs/line_tests_issue12e.pdf

There quite a few suitable lines that are readily available and a lot cheaper. For example Daiwa sensor clear is 0.01mm larger and is 2lb stronger in tests. syncro loaded xt similar etc gardner hydro tuff also close to pro clear.

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Post #24 10 Mar 2021 20:57
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Anyone use pb products control line?
frothey frothey
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Post #25 10 Mar 2021 21:32
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There aren't many manufacturers of nylon monofilament. Price depends to be based on whether its the start, middle or end of the production run (middle is best), or whether its got added carp tax.......
Goose Goose
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Post #26 11 Mar 2021 11:50
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Used to only be three factory's in the world, Bayer in Germany, Berkley in the USA, and one in Japan, this was twenty years ago, as service engineer I went to Bayer and Berkley.
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