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Best low stretch mono (8 posts / 6,407 views)
jamesf1134 jamesf1134
Posts: 360
Post #1 13 Aug 2022 11:44
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I've been using braid and leadcore for a few seasons but change of venue forces change, no leadcore no braided main lines.
I borrowed my cousins reels loaded with 15lb Gardner gthd and it feels like an elastic band.
Is fluoro the only way to go? Thanks.
Hudson Hudson
Posts: 1,456
Post #2 13 Aug 2022 12:52
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In reply to Post #1
Shimano technium is quite low stretch

Best line I've ever used, I use it in 15lb
PhunkyPhish PhunkyPhish
Posts: 668
Post #3 13 Aug 2022 13:57
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I think Shimano technium is the lowest stretch I've used.
Currently in Berkeley CM90 and find that's not bad either.
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #4 13 Aug 2022 14:30
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I could be wrong but i think p line extrusion has the lowest stretch of the mono lines.
mere--man mere--man
Posts: 577
Post #5 13 Aug 2022 15:49
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In reply to Post #1
Had the same conundrum recently and went onto the p line extrusion in .40. Still has stretch but far less than any other mono I've ever used.
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #6 13 Aug 2022 17:45
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In reply to Post #5
Pre stretched mono as the name says is pre stretched taking most of the stretch out of it before you buy it. Great for feeling the lead down etc but the less stretch left in a mono the less shock absorbsion it has. Less shock absorbs ion obviously makes it easier to crack off on the cast unless using a shock leader or uping the bs to compensate or casting smoothly and building into the cast progressively. Have spoken to many casting guys that have tried the line in question and some liked it when used with a leader, other said they had to up the diameter higher than their normal mono when not using a leader to compensate for the lack of shock absorbsion. Would appear to be trial and error to see if it suits your style of casting.
snapper1 snapper1
Posts: 3,101
Post #7 13 Aug 2022 18:27
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Been using korda long chuck, pre stretched with leader, super line casts brilliant, probably not what u need near weed etc
jamesf1134 jamesf1134
Posts: 360
Post #8 13 Aug 2022 22:34
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Thanks, not casting far, just looking to feel a better drop. Will order some p-line. Thanks
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