In reply to Post #15
I thought that too, but come across asso hardskin, it's seriously abrasion resistant but really doesn't cast well at all. I use it on my catfish reels as that's mostly close range stuff so makes no difference . Might be different in lower strains as I use 30lb on those
I thought that too, but come across asso hardskin, it's seriously abrasion resistant but really doesn't cast well at all. I use it on my catfish reels as that's mostly close range stuff so makes no difference . Might be different in lower strains as I use 30lb on those
In reply to Post #15
The HydroTuff beats it for abrasion resistance. Both great lines. Even the cheapo Gardner Pro is brilliant.
The HydroTuff beats it for abrasion resistance. Both great lines. Even the cheapo Gardner Pro is brilliant.
In reply to Post #16
If your going for cats, Ive heard very good things about berkley big game mono
If your going for cats, Ive heard very good things about berkley big game mono
In reply to Post #18
20 years ago maybe
20 years ago maybe
In reply to Post #19
I thought that lol. It was pukka in the 90s!
I thought that lol. It was pukka in the 90s!
In reply to Post #20
It was mate, bloody good stuff. I did get a spool a few years back and it was for awful stuff so I'm assuming it's changed from back then. Interesting you say hydro tuff beats gr for abrasion resistance, I've not actually compared the 2
It was mate, bloody good stuff. I did get a spool a few years back and it was for awful stuff so I'm assuming it's changed from back then. Interesting you say hydro tuff beats gr for abrasion resistance, I've not actually compared the 2
In reply to Post #18
still a good line
berkley dont sell rubbish its fallen well out of fashion/favour as other lines may well be better behaved or have a better colour (id put sensor in this group as well)
but if you had to pick a line for brute reliability in the 15lb+ bracket you could put your house on it (and tow it)
think about how many fish have been landed over the years on it.
ive just finished the last if the CM70 i had decent line but is it a huge leap forward over BG i dont know.
the other old school line i remember that was a cut above which was suffix synergy (ESP synchro looks and feels like this)
but it cost the earth at the time.
still a good line
berkley dont sell rubbish its fallen well out of fashion/favour as other lines may well be better behaved or have a better colour (id put sensor in this group as well)
but if you had to pick a line for brute reliability in the 15lb+ bracket you could put your house on it (and tow it)
think about how many fish have been landed over the years on it.
ive just finished the last if the CM70 i had decent line but is it a huge leap forward over BG i dont know.
the other old school line i remember that was a cut above which was suffix synergy (ESP synchro looks and feels like this)
but it cost the earth at the time.
In reply to Post #18
Go for the syncro in 15 or 18lb Alex and you won't go far wrong. Fantastic all round mono. Don't get caught up worrying about the colour, I honestly don't think it makes the blindest difference.
Check the last 10-15 ft regularly and cut back as required to make sure you're not fishing with damaged line.
Replace once a year
Phil
Go for the syncro in 15 or 18lb Alex and you won't go far wrong. Fantastic all round mono. Don't get caught up worrying about the colour, I honestly don't think it makes the blindest difference.
Check the last 10-15 ft regularly and cut back as required to make sure you're not fishing with damaged line.
Replace once a year
Phil
In reply to Post #23
Right guys had most lines like most anglers , I only use esp syncro in .37mm but until recently I've been having a lot of birds nests on the cast , I'm putting it down to wrapping it up around 20 wraps which isn't that far , but the birds nests have been horrendous, I was thinking after I've wrapped to do a little dummy cast to take the twists out .
Anyone else had this ??
Right guys had most lines like most anglers , I only use esp syncro in .37mm but until recently I've been having a lot of birds nests on the cast , I'm putting it down to wrapping it up around 20 wraps which isn't that far , but the birds nests have been horrendous, I was thinking after I've wrapped to do a little dummy cast to take the twists out .
Anyone else had this ??
In reply to Post #23
Yeah I think I'll go with the synchro in 15lb. I made a stupid mistake of getting 25lb sensor because I didn't know any better at the time. It's got to be better than that. It's like casting a washing line!
Yeah I think I'll go with the synchro in 15lb. I made a stupid mistake of getting 25lb sensor because I didn't know any better at the time. It's got to be better than that. It's like casting a washing line!
In reply to Post #25
15lb synchro will be a dream compared to 25lb sensor!
BTW sensor in 15lb (brown) is a perfectly good line - I used it for years. The synchro is definitely superior mind.
15lb synchro will be a dream compared to 25lb sensor!
BTW sensor in 15lb (brown) is a perfectly good line - I used it for years. The synchro is definitely superior mind.
In reply to Post #26
In what way is it superior? Do you rate synchro over CM90? I wish I could buy a bunch of these to try out but they all come in 1000m spools at £20 each! I would be bankrupt before long
In what way is it superior? Do you rate synchro over CM90? I wish I could buy a bunch of these to try out but they all come in 1000m spools at £20 each! I would be bankrupt before long
In reply to Post #27
The synchro is a lot more supple than the sensor. Easier to manage, and casts better.
Honestly - get the synchro in 15lb you wont be disappointed.
The synchro is a lot more supple than the sensor. Easier to manage, and casts better.
Honestly - get the synchro in 15lb you wont be disappointed.
In reply to Post #28
Would 1000m do 2 6000 and 1 8000 size reels
Would 1000m do 2 6000 and 1 8000 size reels
In reply to Post #29
Yes. Twice if you use backing line to start with so you only put 150m of your chosen line on each spool
Yes. Twice if you use backing line to start with so you only put 150m of your chosen line on each spool