Hi All
I have been a fan of the Berkley CM90. I know this has now been discontinued, so am looking at what to go to next. Last time I re-spooled and couldn't get hold of any CM90 I opted for ESP Synchro XT (not the loaded version) and it seems decent, but I much prefer the CM90. CM90 just seems to knot down well and behave itself. I can't describe it well, but it just seems harder than other monos I have used, but still without coiling associated with stiff lines.
So what has similar qualities? Technium?
I have been a fan of the Berkley CM90. I know this has now been discontinued, so am looking at what to go to next. Last time I re-spooled and couldn't get hold of any CM90 I opted for ESP Synchro XT (not the loaded version) and it seems decent, but I much prefer the CM90. CM90 just seems to knot down well and behave itself. I can't describe it well, but it just seems harder than other monos I have used, but still without coiling associated with stiff lines.
So what has similar qualities? Technium?
In reply to Post #1
Berkley are supposedly bringing out a cm90 replacement
Berkley are supposedly bringing out a cm90 replacement
In reply to Post #2
Ah ok, I'm in no rush so could be worth waiting. Cheers
Ah ok, I'm in no rush so could be worth waiting. Cheers
In reply to Post #3
It might be worth dropping Berkley an email to confirm it 👍
It might be worth dropping Berkley an email to confirm it 👍
In reply to Post #4
Just messaged them. Lets see what they say
Just messaged them. Lets see what they say
Aren't they going to say it's being rebranded as JRC? That was the last titbit to come out of the carp angling knitting circles, along with the supposed updated version.
I just moved to X-Line.
I just moved to X-Line.
I went from CM90 (fished 2 years with it) to Korda Touchdown and I am using Touchdown for the 3rd year now.
In reply to Post #7
Got a new spool here of the 15lb, absolutely love the stuff. Just ordered 3 more spools of it from the US. Let's see if it arrives 🙏. Got some of the Thinking anglers line as a substitute after hearing positive things, but not spooked up yet.
Got a new spool here of the 15lb, absolutely love the stuff. Just ordered 3 more spools of it from the US. Let's see if it arrives 🙏. Got some of the Thinking anglers line as a substitute after hearing positive things, but not spooked up yet.
In reply to Post #5
Just had a reply from Berkley
Hi Simon,
We are going to release a new line to replace the CM90 but I can't give you any details as it's top secret.
Please keep a close eye on social media for release dates.
Regards Ross.
Just had a reply from Berkley
Hi Simon,
We are going to release a new line to replace the CM90 but I can't give you any details as it's top secret.
Please keep a close eye on social media for release dates.
Regards Ross.
In reply to Post #9
Can't think how they could make it better? Fiver cheaper maybe?
Can't think how they could make it better? Fiver cheaper maybe?
In reply to Post #10
I just hope its as good as the original. Often things seem to get worse rather than improved!
I just hope its as good as the original. Often things seem to get worse rather than improved!
In reply to Post #11
Getting away from Berkeley, I have used Gold label Pro-Clear for years but it became unavailable so I turned to Thinking Anglers OGX and tbh it's been brilliant and I would go as far as saying its better than Pro-Clear, it ticks all the boxes
Getting away from Berkeley, I have used Gold label Pro-Clear for years but it became unavailable so I turned to Thinking Anglers OGX and tbh it's been brilliant and I would go as far as saying its better than Pro-Clear, it ticks all the boxes
In reply to Post #12
Strange as I thought the ogx was awful,went straight back to syncro xt
Strange as I thought the ogx was awful,went straight back to syncro xt
In reply to Post #11
Agree with that. Just had to pay bloody £40 for a spool of 12lb cm90.
Agree with that. Just had to pay bloody £40 for a spool of 12lb cm90.
In reply to Post #14
Have you used the 12lb before? Did not get on with it at all compared to the 15lb. Had it part on me a couple of times whereas the 15lb was reliable rope.
Have you used the 12lb before? Did not get on with it at all compared to the 15lb. Had it part on me a couple of times whereas the 15lb was reliable rope.