In reply to Post #105
What debacle regarding Nash Bullet Nick? I've just put it on one spool, is it a no go?
What debacle regarding Nash Bullet Nick? I've just put it on one spool, is it a no go?
In reply to Post #106
I used it years ago in its first incarnation.
It was horrible and wiry, first fish I hooked took me round a sunken tree branch. Line gave way and I lost the lot.
I was only fishing around 20yards out over a deep channel to the opposite bank.
When the line was slack before tightening, the line was coiling straight back exactly as it was on the line spool.
I used it years ago in its first incarnation.
It was horrible and wiry, first fish I hooked took me round a sunken tree branch. Line gave way and I lost the lot.
I was only fishing around 20yards out over a deep channel to the opposite bank.
When the line was slack before tightening, the line was coiling straight back exactly as it was on the line spool.
In reply to Post #34
Always buy lines by diameter, mono or braid - it's the only constant. Breaking strain means nothing. Can't believe how misinformed some of the comments on this thread are. Then again, carp anglers
Always buy lines by diameter, mono or braid - it's the only constant. Breaking strain means nothing. Can't believe how misinformed some of the comments on this thread are. Then again, carp anglers
In reply to Post #107
Nick in your tests etc you feel Gardner pro line is the best mate ? Is that in 15lb 0.35 ?
Nick in your tests etc you feel Gardner pro line is the best mate ? Is that in 15lb 0.35 ?
In reply to Post #109
I had to grab the spool to check the diameter
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The honest answer is yes, Gardner Pro in 15lb is better than more expensive monos. The only exception to its all round durability was Shimano Catana, which is no longer available.
I used Gardner Pro on Nazeing Meads; the South Lagoon is very weedy and thick. I did not ever have the misfortune to lose a fish because of the line giving way in the weed.
In the past few years Daiwa Sensor has gone downhill, and I don't know why.
Recently I have been playing and testing with Asso Mainline Master, Fluorocarbon Coated in 16lb, (0.35mm).
I found it did occasionally twist and give wind knots on helicopter set-ups, but that could be because I was giving it a whack.
I found it did give shadows on the lakebed if not touching with a tight line.
It has been OK in light growing weed, but I haven't been anywhere near the thick stuff that is bottom to surface on my syndicate.
I had to grab the spool to check the diameter
.The honest answer is yes, Gardner Pro in 15lb is better than more expensive monos. The only exception to its all round durability was Shimano Catana, which is no longer available.
I used Gardner Pro on Nazeing Meads; the South Lagoon is very weedy and thick. I did not ever have the misfortune to lose a fish because of the line giving way in the weed.
In the past few years Daiwa Sensor has gone downhill, and I don't know why.
Recently I have been playing and testing with Asso Mainline Master, Fluorocarbon Coated in 16lb, (0.35mm).
I found it did occasionally twist and give wind knots on helicopter set-ups, but that could be because I was giving it a whack.
I found it did give shadows on the lakebed if not touching with a tight line.
It has been OK in light growing weed, but I haven't been anywhere near the thick stuff that is bottom to surface on my syndicate.
In reply to Post #107
Ah right, the original Bullet was the exact same line as Gardner GR60 (60?).
It's the latest version I've just spooled up with and it seems to be behaving well for a 15lb mono on 10000XTE's. Time will tell.
Ah right, the original Bullet was the exact same line as Gardner GR60 (60?).
It's the latest version I've just spooled up with and it seems to be behaving well for a 15lb mono on 10000XTE's. Time will tell.
In reply to Post #111
Are you sure? Will be interested in how you get on with the new bullet as I liked the original stuff. Anyone know if gr60 is still the same as the original.
Are you sure? Will be interested in how you get on with the new bullet as I liked the original stuff. Anyone know if gr60 is still the same as the original.
In reply to Post #112
Gr60 hasn't changed,still the same as it was a decade ago
Gr60 hasn't changed,still the same as it was a decade ago
In reply to Post #111
I thought gardner gt80 dark was the same as nash bullet, there was also a light blend gt80 at that time before they brought out a gt80+
I thought gardner gt80 dark was the same as nash bullet, there was also a light blend gt80 at that time before they brought out a gt80+
In reply to Post #113
That maybe but hasn't it been around considerably longer than that?
That maybe but hasn't it been around considerably longer than that?
In reply to Post #115
Yeah it's been around for far longer. I've used it for at least the last 10-15 years and it's not changed. Might even be a bit longer than that tbh
Yeah it's been around for far longer. I've used it for at least the last 10-15 years and it's not changed. Might even be a bit longer than that tbh
In reply to Post #110
Too stretchy.
Too stretchy.
In reply to Post #117
22 18:26:23In reply to Post #110
Too stretchy
Monos all stretch between 10 and 25%, and go back to shape.
Fluorocarbon as much as 30%, and doesn't go back to its original.
I would love to see an UK line stretch test as a chart as there are in the USA.
22 18:26:23In reply to Post #110
Too stretchy
Monos all stretch between 10 and 25%, and go back to shape.
Fluorocarbon as much as 30%, and doesn't go back to its original.
I would love to see an UK line stretch test as a chart as there are in the USA.
In reply to Post #118
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Monos all stretch between 10 and 25%, and go back to shape.
Simply not true, pre stretched mono maybe but non pre stretched anything up to 30%.
Flourocarbon mainline take a greater amount of tension being applied before they start to stretch and if compared to mono in like for like diameter's that many use for UK carp fishing ie 0.37 the angler would never apply enough pressure through bending the rod to stretch it.
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Monos all stretch between 10 and 25%, and go back to shape.
Simply not true, pre stretched mono maybe but non pre stretched anything up to 30%.
Flourocarbon mainline take a greater amount of tension being applied before they start to stretch and if compared to mono in like for like diameter's that many use for UK carp fishing ie 0.37 the angler would never apply enough pressure through bending the rod to stretch it.
In reply to Post #118
I use Technium black in 12lb and have had to strip off line because it got stretched and became thinner. I.e did not return to original diameter. This has happened after repeated casting and also when having to pull for a break when a wayward cast ended up in a tree. I always check my line for this especially when using thinner diameters.
I use Technium black in 12lb and have had to strip off line because it got stretched and became thinner. I.e did not return to original diameter. This has happened after repeated casting and also when having to pull for a break when a wayward cast ended up in a tree. I always check my line for this especially when using thinner diameters.