In reply to Post #45
Hi Nick just seen your comments on xt and gardner pro, I wonder if you mignt offer your opinion on something between the 2.
I found the xt in 12lb to be marginally stronger in knot strengths and when pulled against the pro blend in 15lb. Would this straight away make the xt the more capable of withstanding a heavy cast or does diameter play a role in this. The pro blend is 0.35 vs the xt at lower than 0.33.
Just trying to pick the best one for hitting 100yds comfortably and be the safest
Many thanks for any help
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Hi Nick just seen your comments on xt and gardner pro, I wonder if you mignt offer your opinion on something between the 2.
I found the xt in 12lb to be marginally stronger in knot strengths and when pulled against the pro blend in 15lb. Would this straight away make the xt the more capable of withstanding a heavy cast or does diameter play a role in this. The pro blend is 0.35 vs the xt at lower than 0.33.
Just trying to pick the best one for hitting 100yds comfortably and be the safest
Many thanks for any help
D
In reply to Post #46
You may have a wait for nick to reply i think he is on a forum holiday
100yds isnt really a big cast and imo easily achievable with thicker mono's for instance the 15lb xt is very capable of 100yds plus and i would prefer to use that over the 12lb xt if just for the piece of mind of thicker line
Regards your question which is subjective i would prefer to use the 0.35mm pro blend over the 12lb xt for casting without leader i know of people getting big distances out of the pro blend without a leader
You may have a wait for nick to reply i think he is on a forum holiday
100yds isnt really a big cast and imo easily achievable with thicker mono's for instance the 15lb xt is very capable of 100yds plus and i would prefer to use that over the 12lb xt if just for the piece of mind of thicker line
Regards your question which is subjective i would prefer to use the 0.35mm pro blend over the 12lb xt for casting without leader i know of people getting big distances out of the pro blend without a leader
Thanks woody, great advice. I swapped from 10fts to 12s and with some help of Google maps I'd say with 15lb xt I may only be hitting between 80 and 90 yds max. Very frustrating but starting to think it's me rather than my kit now.
With my spod setup I can punch a lead for miles however. Not sure what's going on, it almost feels like I lose all the power from the stretch in the monos
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With my spod setup I can punch a lead for miles however. Not sure what's going on, it almost feels like I lose all the power from the stretch in the monos
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Anyone following this thread I'd like to just make an amendment to claiming xt 12lb is stronger than gardner pro blend in 15lb. I just tested them both on 5 turn grinners to a lead free lead to a bucket of water then pulled the loose end up wrapped round a towel (and my hand)
Results were
Xt12lb - 17lb BS
Pro blend - a smidge shy of 21lb
Very impressed with both
Results were
Xt12lb - 17lb BS
Pro blend - a smidge shy of 21lb
Very impressed with both
In reply to Post #49
Solar's Mile High is very good, even rated with no leader and optimum weight.
https://youtu.be/2P-SMO0rLMk?si=tL8-kohUaISjUayq
Solar's Mile High is very good, even rated with no leader and optimum weight.
https://youtu.be/2P-SMO0rLMk?si=tL8-kohUaISjUayq
Your trying to do what's known as level line casting. It's getting the optimum distance with big rods and leads and no leader. I currently use 13ft CTX 3.5TC with Shimano 14000 and Korda 12lb subline. No leaders a 4.25oz lead, and can step into a cast every chuck with no fear of cracking off, and hit 150-170. I also use the Korda tapered leaders at 12lb, and they can add 10-15 yds.