Hi everyone 
So I've got a question for those of you that use mono lines!
I've always used DAIWA SENSOR 15Lb, but this last season for the first time the "new line" as been giving me some trouble.
What mono lines are you guys using ? what do you recomend ?
Im looking for a change but would love some feedback
Thank you
So I've got a question for those of you that use mono lines!
I've always used DAIWA SENSOR 15Lb, but this last season for the first time the "new line" as been giving me some trouble.
What mono lines are you guys using ? what do you recomend ?
Im looking for a change but would love some feedback
Thank you
In reply to Post #1
IMHO the best all round Mono thats totally reliable is
ESP Syncro XT !! its Fast sinking good for distance casting · Excellent abrasion resistance · Super high knot strength too
but NOT the loaded version thats very different !
IMHO the best all round Mono thats totally reliable is
ESP Syncro XT !! its Fast sinking good for distance casting · Excellent abrasion resistance · Super high knot strength too
but NOT the loaded version thats very different !
In reply to Post #2
Thank you very much
will have a look
Thank you very much
will have a look
In reply to Post #1
Hi everyone
So I've got a question for those of you that use mono lines!
I've always used DAIWA SENSOR 15Lb, but this last season for the first time the "new line" as been giving me some trouble.
What mono lines are you guys using ? what do you recomend ?
Im looking for a change but would love some feedback
Thank you
You will get loads of different answers from different people.
Silly question, has Daiwa Sensor changed or have you got different reels, or started playing fish off the clutch versus backwinding?
I found letting line off on the baitrunner and playing fish with the clutch increased line twist.
I used Daiwa Sensor in brown for many years with no problems, 10, 12 and 15lb.
The only reason I changed is because Richard Gardner asked me to test, assess and review Gardner Pro line.
I found it a better line for casting, abrasion resistance, so carried on using it.
Years later I still use it, in light for clear waters, dark for coloured waters.
Hi everyone
So I've got a question for those of you that use mono lines!
I've always used DAIWA SENSOR 15Lb, but this last season for the first time the "new line" as been giving me some trouble.
What mono lines are you guys using ? what do you recomend ?
Im looking for a change but would love some feedback
Thank you
You will get loads of different answers from different people.
Silly question, has Daiwa Sensor changed or have you got different reels, or started playing fish off the clutch versus backwinding?
I found letting line off on the baitrunner and playing fish with the clutch increased line twist.
I used Daiwa Sensor in brown for many years with no problems, 10, 12 and 15lb.
The only reason I changed is because Richard Gardner asked me to test, assess and review Gardner Pro line.
I found it a better line for casting, abrasion resistance, so carried on using it.
Years later I still use it, in light for clear waters, dark for coloured waters.
In reply to Post #4
not a silly question at all but same reels as last season, and same line since I started (fresh line every season) never used a different line for carp fishing.
same way playing the fish with the clutch on the same reels.
never had problems before with it, but this last season got a lot of line twists.
maybe i was just unluky with this last one, I can say the line as been great until this last season.
But yeah due to this am open for a change, and asked here because i really havent tried any other line for carp
not a silly question at all but same reels as last season, and same line since I started (fresh line every season) never used a different line for carp fishing.
same way playing the fish with the clutch on the same reels.
never had problems before with it, but this last season got a lot of line twists.
maybe i was just unluky with this last one, I can say the line as been great until this last season.
But yeah due to this am open for a change, and asked here because i really havent tried any other line for carp
In reply to Post #5
Thanks for clearing my question up.
If it is suddenly misbehaving either you got a bad spool, or something else is wrong.
You are not the only person I have heard are having problems, but some have changed reels, so that could be a reason.
It definitely sounds like Sensor has changed.
Thanks for clearing my question up.
If it is suddenly misbehaving either you got a bad spool, or something else is wrong.
You are not the only person I have heard are having problems, but some have changed reels, so that could be a reason.
It definitely sounds like Sensor has changed.
In reply to Post #2
Hi oldgeezer how are you loading this onto the reel label side up or spinning up right? If that makes sense?
Hi oldgeezer how are you loading this onto the reel label side up or spinning up right? If that makes sense?
In reply to Post #7
ABOUT 10 QUID AMAZON I always pinch the line between a wet rag thats been soaked in water and washing up liquid and wind it on thru that it then sinks a lot faster
ABOUT 10 QUID AMAZON I always pinch the line between a wet rag thats been soaked in water and washing up liquid and wind it on thru that it then sinks a lot faster
In reply to Post #8
I haven't used one of these but it's basically the same as having a pencil through the center isn't it, I've always got line twist doing it that way rather than label size up anti clockwise coming off the spool.
I haven't used one of these but it's basically the same as having a pencil through the center isn't it, I've always got line twist doing it that way rather than label size up anti clockwise coming off the spool.
In reply to Post #9
Yeah I got bad line twist last time I spooled up with syncro, just seen a you tube vid doing it label side down and It looked fantastic
Yeah I got bad line twist last time I spooled up with syncro, just seen a you tube vid doing it label side down and It looked fantastic
In reply to Post #9
touch wood nope
never had it I been using a Berkley line station I bought in the USA in the early 90s till it fell apart same idea as I say the only other thing I always do is wind the line pinched in between a wet rag with washing up liquid this helps the line sink
touch wood nope
never had it I been using a Berkley line station I bought in the USA in the early 90s till it fell apart same idea as I say the only other thing I always do is wind the line pinched in between a wet rag with washing up liquid this helps the line sink
In reply to Post #10
Have you got a link to that video?
the reason i ask is that normally with the spool label down/up the line comes off anti clockwise but with syncro and the label down the line would be coming off clockwise.
The esp video's i have seen show the line coming off a spinning spool same principles as gerry's pic
Have you got a link to that video?
the reason i ask is that normally with the spool label down/up the line comes off anti clockwise but with syncro and the label down the line would be coming off clockwise.
The esp video's i have seen show the line coming off a spinning spool same principles as gerry's pic
In reply to Post #12
I'm pretty sure the esp synchro video he does it label side up, and on the daiwa sensor not which is what I've been using for the last couple of spool ups it has been fine in 15lb brown...doing it label side up.
On another note before that I put on gthd... Worst line I've used, maybe I spooled it up wrong but nothing but horrendous twist from the start.
I'm pretty sure the esp synchro video he does it label side up, and on the daiwa sensor not which is what I've been using for the last couple of spool ups it has been fine in 15lb brown...doing it label side up.
On another note before that I put on gthd... Worst line I've used, maybe I spooled it up wrong but nothing but horrendous twist from the start.
Been using ESP Syncro XT in 15 and 18 for a few years now. Found it very good. Always soak mine in water for 24 hours before spooling. Used to load direct from the spool in the water (cannot remember if the label was up or down) but now use a washing up bowl with 2 holes drilled in it opposite each other and thread a 12mm dowel across the bowl on which the spool of line is mounted. Fill the bowl with water so the line spool is semi submerged. Wind onto the reel under pressure. During the winding on process let the line go slack occasionally to check for any twist or coiling. Not had any issues doing this way.
In reply to Post #13
this is the esp spooling i have seen if you copy and paste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cWWGPOki8k&t=86s
this is the esp spooling i have seen if you copy and paste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cWWGPOki8k&t=86s