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Whiplash 8. (6 posts / 2,096 views)
Goose Goose
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Post #1 25 Jun 2022 18:34
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Anyone uses this as a mainline in heavy weed, looking at the 28lb which they state as 0.08 but looks more like 0.18. Seems good knot strength but what it like abrasion wise.
mrjcarter mrjcarter
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Post #2 26 Jun 2022 16:08
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In reply to Post #1
I've used it for 2 seasons in a heavily weeded lake with no issues what so ever, still have it on my spools should I fish a weedy lake again
SilureMark
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Post #3 26 Jun 2022 17:09
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In reply to Post #1
You want mono in weed, absolutely not braid - braid is not very abrasion resistant, mono is. I use 20lb Korda subline - currently fish a well known syndicate lake that's very weedy, fish to 50lbs, most are 25 to 30. On this water, Braid is banned as main line for good reason.
Goose Goose
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Post #4 27 Jun 2022 10:08
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In reply to Post #3
Strange, the most protective motorcycle jeans on the market are a kevlar/dynema blend and a lot of goretex laminated riding kit uses the same for its strength. Nylon in motorcycle kit is very poor and mainly only used for waterproof outer clothing. Many fisheries banned braid because it is so thin and could damage fish if not used correctly.
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #5 27 Jun 2022 16:46
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'If braided mainline is allowed, then get on it. There is simply nothing better for extracting big carp from weed. If you have to use mono, then always keep it thick. I would never contemplate using less than 0.40mm, regardless of the stated breaking strain – it's the diameter that will land your fish'. - Adam Penning

I agree with Adam.

Having said that I'm sure I saw somewhere that the 8 carrier braids are better for casting (I use some on my spod rod) but they are not as abrasion resistant as the 4 carrier braids.
Belch Belch
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Post #6 27 Jun 2022 22:10
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Nash Bullet vs Mono in dense weed = Nash Bullet
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