After using fluorocarbon for quite a few years l've decided to go back to mono, only going to be fishing upto about 70yds max no real snags but got to be 15lb so anyone know or recommend which is the best sinking mono out there.
Many thanks
Many thanks
In reply to Post #1
If you're only fishing max 70 yards why change to mono?
If you're only fishing max 70 yards why change to mono?
I've been on Gardner pro light for the past 4 or 5 years. I think it sinks well, also very supple and great value.
In reply to Post #1
Shimano technium black 12 or 15lb
Shimano technium black 12 or 15lb
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Another vote for the gardner pro light. Ive tried the gardner gthd, terrible. And the esp synchro, horrendous tow rope stuff.
I always end up going back to the pro. Does everything you could ever want, its as tough as old boots and its less than 15quid a spool. Brilliant stuff
Another vote for the gardner pro light. Ive tried the gardner gthd, terrible. And the esp synchro, horrendous tow rope stuff.
I always end up going back to the pro. Does everything you could ever want, its as tough as old boots and its less than 15quid a spool. Brilliant stuff
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I used the GTHD in 12lb for a season and I reckon it's probably one of the best lines I've ever used. I couldn't find anything I didn't like about it.
What issues did you have with it?
I used the GTHD in 12lb for a season and I reckon it's probably one of the best lines I've ever used. I couldn't find anything I didn't like about it.
What issues did you have with it?
My favourite is "Asso Sinking Mainline", sinks like a brick, nearest to 15lb is 16lb 0.35, its never let me down, very limp and virtually invisible in water and tough as old boots.
But, I wanted to do a respool and just looking to buy some this minute, it maybe discontinued. I hope not, it was damm good stuff. This could be a tragedy if they have, I hate having to go back to using inferior products or finding suitable alternatives that may not be as good.
But, thinking about it, is it like many things since Brexit and Coronavirus kicked in, with it being made in Italy, I believe, maybe its one of the many things that has become hard to get hold of because of transportation delays etc. Cycling is my main hobby and eeven shops are getting low on stocks of spares coming from places around the World, so fishing tackle may be the same. Asso still have it in their catalogue so maybe it still is being produced.
I did read a few days ago, that many things will not be available till well after Xmas 2021 when normality gets back.
But, I wanted to do a respool and just looking to buy some this minute, it maybe discontinued. I hope not, it was damm good stuff. This could be a tragedy if they have, I hate having to go back to using inferior products or finding suitable alternatives that may not be as good.
But, thinking about it, is it like many things since Brexit and Coronavirus kicked in, with it being made in Italy, I believe, maybe its one of the many things that has become hard to get hold of because of transportation delays etc. Cycling is my main hobby and eeven shops are getting low on stocks of spares coming from places around the World, so fishing tackle may be the same. Asso still have it in their catalogue so maybe it still is being produced.
I did read a few days ago, that many things will not be available till well after Xmas 2021 when normality gets back.
Why go back to mono? If you want it to sink then use flurocarbon.
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On the contrary, Gt-hd and Syncro are two of the most popular mono's about.
I've been using Syncro for a while and can't fault it in the 15lb. It sinks brilliantly, tough as old tits and casts well enough for me (110-120's). It can get a little wiry between trips but a soaked sweatband on the spool before loading the car totally sorts that.
I only got a spool of the Syncro because the Gt-hd was out of stock for ages. I'd recommend that just as highly.
On the contrary, Gt-hd and Syncro are two of the most popular mono's about.
I've been using Syncro for a while and can't fault it in the 15lb. It sinks brilliantly, tough as old tits and casts well enough for me (110-120's). It can get a little wiry between trips but a soaked sweatband on the spool before loading the car totally sorts that.
I only got a spool of the Syncro because the Gt-hd was out of stock for ages. I'd recommend that just as highly.
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I've also been using Syncro for a few months after switching from Sub Line. Agree with all these points - I really like it. So much so, I've just bought another spool of it to put on my other set of reels.
That soaked sweatband idea is brilliant, I'm totally nicking that one! It does behave much better when wet.
I've also been using Syncro for a few months after switching from Sub Line. Agree with all these points - I really like it. So much so, I've just bought another spool of it to put on my other set of reels.
That soaked sweatband idea is brilliant, I'm totally nicking that one! It does behave much better when wet.
The Gardner Pro and the ESP Synchro are much of a muchness imo. Both good lines.
The GT-HD is decent too, but doesn't sink quite as well (but is better for casting).
The Pro or the Synchro are a good call. Worth a look at Hydro Tough as well, especially as distance aint an issue (it's more of a snag line, indestructible).
The GT-HD is decent too, but doesn't sink quite as well (but is better for casting).
The Pro or the Synchro are a good call. Worth a look at Hydro Tough as well, especially as distance aint an issue (it's more of a snag line, indestructible).
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Agree with the black 12lb sinks lovely
Agree with the black 12lb sinks lovely
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I think mines 15lb and i use it with Naked chod set up as i dont get along with fluorocarbon at all... and up to around 30 to 40 yards it isnt an issue at all... you just struggle in strong cross winds
I think mines 15lb and i use it with Naked chod set up as i dont get along with fluorocarbon at all... and up to around 30 to 40 yards it isnt an issue at all... you just struggle in strong cross winds
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I used the 15lb for about half a season, i thought it was shocking. Proper kinked up, didn't sink very well, very wirey i found so it didn't cast anywhere near as well. Compared to the pro it was pants in my opinion.
I used the 15lb for about half a season, i thought it was shocking. Proper kinked up, didn't sink very well, very wirey i found so it didn't cast anywhere near as well. Compared to the pro it was pants in my opinion.
In reply to Post #10
Fair enough mate but i couldnt get on with either of those. The gardner pro is bomb proof in my opinion, but each to their own i suppose. I hated daiwa sensor back in the day and everyone raved about that lol.
Fair enough mate but i couldnt get on with either of those. The gardner pro is bomb proof in my opinion, but each to their own i suppose. I hated daiwa sensor back in the day and everyone raved about that lol.