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Best mono (45 posts / 8,167 views)
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #16 8 Jul 2020 11:59
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In reply to Post #15
Thanks for that Yonny., I have to admit that I don't cast it as I drop the rigs from a rowing boat, but will be interested to see how it performs over time - not hat I catch anything so it doesn't really matter anyway!
carpbandit84 carpbandit84
Posts: 3,780
Post #17 8 Jul 2020 12:01
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In reply to Post #11
Gone with the hydro tuff in 15lb.. its cheap too at £15 a spool
BigDave139
Posts: 62
Post #18 8 Jul 2020 13:51
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In reply to Post #17
Fox camo soft steel
warchild warchild
Posts: 803
Post #19 8 Jul 2020 14:32
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In reply to Post #3
how does the cm70 compare to the 90, i have a new spool of the 70 here and never used it
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #20 8 Jul 2020 15:48
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In reply to Post #16
I switched over this year from the loaded to the normal XT on the back of that thread, and whilst only used for one session I am almost converted. It did bed onto the reel easier and as Yonny pointed out, didn't coil as much therefore for me is a much more versatile line. I fished in close and had a brutal close quarters battle with a large common through weed and snags and the line stood up perfectly coming out of it virtually unscathed which amazed me. I had no issues with the Loaded version but initial impressions are the normal XT is a better all rounder
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #21 8 Jul 2020 15:52
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In reply to Post #20
Can I ask do you use it naked or with tubing / leader of any kind.?
carpbandit84 carpbandit84
Posts: 3,780
Post #22 8 Jul 2020 15:59
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In reply to Post #21
I found it XT an awesome line, just doesn't sink all that well. If I was looking for mono for casting distance it would be that
Nairnp Nairnp
Posts: 119
Post #23 8 Jul 2020 22:43
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In reply to Post #22
I used and loved Technium Black in 12lb and 15lb, but due to difficulty bin finding it I have moved the CM90. Seems good but still prefer the Technium.

Loaded RM 15lb in clear on spare spools but not used it yet.
Ynnek
Posts: 888
Post #24 9 Jul 2020 06:43
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In reply to Post #1
I'm abusing ashima gangster strong.
It doesn't kink and it has a great abrasion resistance.
I'm buying the bulk spools of 6000m
Just perfect for me
Jamesvg Jamesvg
Posts: 1,165
Post #25 9 Jul 2020 08:29
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I've been using techium black/invistitec for the last few years and see no reason to try anything else. Have never noticed it to be a great hindrance casting, behaves well and seems to have the best abrasion resistance of any mono I've used
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #26 9 Jul 2020 11:01
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In reply to Post #21
I very rarely use it naked. My preference if rules allow os to use with a leadcore leader on a helicopter setup but I will use lead clips with tubing otherwise. I occasionally use it naked with a running lead setup using the Enterprise safety run rings
Mr-Bean-Laden Mr-Bean-Laden
Posts: 2,243
Post #27 9 Jul 2020 11:39
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I rate CM90, it casts really well. It's the colour that has always worried me a little but I have done well on it.
Bigted50 Bigted50
Posts: 283
Post #28 9 Jul 2020 14:06
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In reply to Post #27
Big fan of CM90 as my previous posts on here, great choice of Mono.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #29 9 Jul 2020 16:45
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ESP Synchro XT normal not loaded !

and is a brilliant line incidentally XT stands for Extra tough
Lb1983
Posts: 177
Post #30 9 Jul 2020 16:51
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Ridgemonkey mono seems pretty decent plus it can fill 3 tourneys for around £12
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