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Mainline for Snag fishing? (21 posts / 4,568 views)
Nigel18
Posts: 332
Post #1 26 Apr 2023 21:32
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Hello

I am looking for a Mainline for snag fishing.
Braid is banned so either a heavy mono or fluorocarbon.

Which one is best?
Casting no more than 60 yards.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #2 26 Apr 2023 22:04
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In reply to Post #1
ESP Synchro XT gets my vote XT stands for extra tough and it is
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #3 26 Apr 2023 22:10
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Gardner Hydro Tuff
essesxandy essesxandy
Posts: 3,199
Post #4 27 Apr 2023 06:40
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Shimano Technium in 15lb
hase_at
Posts: 72
Post #5 27 Apr 2023 07:06
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I'm using Fox Camo Soft Steel in 0,41mm (23 lb) on a lake which is "contaminated" with lots of fallen trees on the bank as well as in the lake, lots of water lillies and mussels, and I am very satisfied. 8 out of 10 hooked fish go into the trees, but the line holds up very well. Very occasionally I have to cut off a meter or two, but that's it.
SHimmer45 SHimmer45
Posts: 664
Post #6 27 Apr 2023 13:31
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Berkley Big Game 15lb
dannyuk32 dannyuk32
Posts: 1,477
Post #7 27 Apr 2023 16:43
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In reply to Post #1
Make sure it's at least 0.40, only 60 yards afterall.
Also, probably best to go for a low stretch line with snags.
Korda Touchdown in 15 or 20lb would be good choice - sinks, low stretch (relatively) .
I use the Green, recommended.
Beyonce
Posts: 1,711
Post #8 27 Apr 2023 19:59
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If you can't use braid 20lb touchdown in brown would be my choice too. An excellent line, doesn't cast too badly either.
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #9 27 Apr 2023 20:28
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Riggy Riggy
Posts: 2,044
Post #10 28 Apr 2023 07:31
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18lb Syncro XT (original) tough as old boots, very good in heavy weed/snags

Michael
ciprinus ciprinus
Posts: 412
Post #11 28 Apr 2023 08:02
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In reply to Post #9
Agree
DenzelLN
Posts: 380
Post #12 29 Apr 2023 09:40
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I used to be an avid user of the original technium, incredibly strong I found.

Have you ever tried pulling for a break when snagged up/ up a tree? Terrifying!
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #13 29 Apr 2023 13:12
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I hate to admit this but that's happened to me this morning when I clipped a branch accidentally and then i proceeded to uproot a tree. Incredible line, terrible cast 🙈
JamieWest
Posts: 1,403
Post #14 30 Apr 2023 20:28
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Korda Kontour takes some beating. Used the 12lb for ages. Don't let the 12lb breaking strain put you off. It's incredibly strong. Also has very little stretch being a fluro, ideal for snag fishing.
tomsher01 tomsher01
Posts: 998
Post #15 30 Apr 2023 20:33
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Absolute warrior of a line. Mono it's only one I trust 100%
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