In reply to Post #13
That was my biggest worry before buying it.
I've tried a few monos and it's probably one of the least stretchy. (different batches?)
I haven't done a test, but going by a few pulls, ooh er, I'm darn sure it's less stretchy than my 12lb Touchdown which advertises as 'low stretch'.
Of course there will always be some stretch with mono, and a damn lot at range.
Tied a couple of Palomars' onto new rigs today and all bedded down nicely first time... the difference a day makes.
Only thing I would say is, I reckon it's closer to 0.34 (15lb version) .... be careful casting extreme? long, straight through.
That was my biggest worry before buying it.
I've tried a few monos and it's probably one of the least stretchy. (different batches?)
I haven't done a test, but going by a few pulls, ooh er, I'm darn sure it's less stretchy than my 12lb Touchdown which advertises as 'low stretch'.
Of course there will always be some stretch with mono, and a damn lot at range.
Tied a couple of Palomars' onto new rigs today and all bedded down nicely first time... the difference a day makes.
Only thing I would say is, I reckon it's closer to 0.34 (15lb version) .... be careful casting extreme? long, straight through.
In reply to Post #16
I dont find it too stretchy at all, i did spool up with Korda Subline once and its like spooling up with pole elastic
I dont find it too stretchy at all, i did spool up with Korda Subline once and its like spooling up with pole elastic
In reply to Post #17
Tried it once also.
Terrible stuff.
Tried it once also.
Terrible stuff.
Synchro for the win. Been using it for years. Just find when tieing on new leaders you have to cut a good rod length off before getting a good knot again. Take care to check this and you'll have no problems. 18lb is bomb proof and don't find it too stretchy at all
One thing I have discovered and I don't like is the spool design....
You can't wind the line on with the spool flat and anti-clockwise (which I found was the best way in regards to the amount of twist).
The spool has a notch so once you get down to halfway, the line catches as you spool up.
I tried spool up (think pencil) but got more twist.
Maybe makes no difference after a few casts.
No biggie , but still..
You can't wind the line on with the spool flat and anti-clockwise (which I found was the best way in regards to the amount of twist).
The spool has a notch so once you get down to halfway, the line catches as you spool up.
I tried spool up (think pencil) but got more twist.
Maybe makes no difference after a few casts.
No biggie , but still..
In reply to Post #20
Put a piece of electrical tape over it
Put a piece of electrical tape over it
In reply to Post #20
Yes I had this, a real pain, I will try with the electrical tape.
Yes I had this, a real pain, I will try with the electrical tape.
In reply to Post #22
I found soaking the line for 2 days then putting it in a narrow tall Tupperware tub does the job perfect. Line comes off the spool so limp. Stops the spool of line falling over in the tub
I found soaking the line for 2 days then putting it in a narrow tall Tupperware tub does the job perfect. Line comes off the spool so limp. Stops the spool of line falling over in the tub
In reply to Post #21
Good idea will try.
What I did do was cut it and file it down.
Done the job - took a while though, and a pain.
In reply to Post #23
Thanks Trantor.
Always soak it for a day or two. I tried it that orientation, but got more twist than on it's side.
Like I said prob doesn't make much diff after a while on the reel.
Good idea will try.
What I did do was cut it and file it down.
Done the job - took a while though, and a pain.
In reply to Post #23
Thanks Trantor.
Always soak it for a day or two. I tried it that orientation, but got more twist than on it's side.
Like I said prob doesn't make much diff after a while on the reel.
In reply to Post #23
I soak my line for 24hrs then put it on using a spool loader goes like silk when fully wet.
I soak my line for 24hrs then put it on using a spool loader goes like silk when fully wet.
In reply to Post #20
I have the 18lb synchro xt on my reels, a great tough line that allows me to launch medium sized bags (70x110) with a 3.75oz lead in with no fear of cracking off.
The cut out notch on the inside of the spool is to stop you spooling up incorrectly....
The spool must be vertical. I can't remember whether I had the line come off the bottom or top, but wind in 15 or so turns and slacken off, if there is any twist then reverse the spool.
I have the 18lb synchro xt on my reels, a great tough line that allows me to launch medium sized bags (70x110) with a 3.75oz lead in with no fear of cracking off.
The cut out notch on the inside of the spool is to stop you spooling up incorrectly....
The spool must be vertical. I can't remember whether I had the line come off the bottom or top, but wind in 15 or so turns and slacken off, if there is any twist then reverse the spool.
Just respooled and this time i made a note of where the line comes off...
The line comes off this ESP spool with the label on the left and the line coming from the far side of the spool towards you, as shown in the picture.
This may vary with other manufacturers so be sure to wind on a few turns and check for twists, then alter as needed.
The line comes off this ESP spool with the label on the left and the line coming from the far side of the spool towards you, as shown in the picture.
This may vary with other manufacturers so be sure to wind on a few turns and check for twists, then alter as needed.