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Asso Bullet Proof (15 posts / 1,456 views)
essesxandy essesxandy
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Post #1 1 Jan 2024 19:54
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While googling the Solar line of the same name I came across this.
£8.99 for a 4oz spool, so over 1000yds in the .35 15lb.
I spooled up a couple of reels today and had a few hours fishing with it.
First impressions are really good, spooled up nicely, limp, knotted well and sunk
pretty quickly as well.
Has anyone else tried it?
ip100 ip100
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Post #2 1 Jan 2024 20:12
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In reply to Post #1
Not the bulletproof, but I use their "hard skin" on my cat rods. Brilliant stuff
essesxandy essesxandy
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Post #3 1 Jan 2024 20:19
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In reply to Post #2
Ah that's good to hear mate, at least if they make one good line this
might well be so as well.
framey framey
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Post #4 1 Jan 2024 20:21
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In reply to Post #3
I have some of their line I use for leaders
Spike Spike
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Post #5 1 Jan 2024 20:27
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Could it be the same line ? Uttings have it cheap and all strains
essesxandy essesxandy
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Post #6 1 Jan 2024 20:52
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In reply to Post #5
That's exactly what I wondered? I'd like to get a few yards
of the Solar line to compare it with the Asso and the 15lb Catana
I still have tucked away.
Spike Spike
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Post #7 1 Jan 2024 20:59
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In reply to Post #6
Keep us informed I'm sure someone's got a few meters they could send you
Zack
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Post #8 1 Jan 2024 22:04
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For years I have been using "Asso Sinking Mainline" in 16lb 0.35mm and never had an issue with it. Very strong, sinks like a brick and casts well as far as I need too and no further than 70yds and virtually invisible in water.

Only problem is its hard to get hold of. I put it down to covid and Brexit affecting supplies or its out of production. Contacted ASSO but never got any replies but they still have it in their catalogue. I am now down to my last 1000 yard spool.
964rh 964rh
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Post #9 2 Jan 2024 13:17
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In reply to Post #8
In stock here - https://www.birdstackle.co.uk/item/Asso/Sinking-Mainline-Brown-1000m/1AZO
woody71
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Post #10 2 Jan 2024 17:13
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In reply to Post #6
Ive just bought a spool of the 15lb solar bulletproof if you want to and pm me your address i could put a few metres of it in the post for you?
Zack
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Post #11 2 Jan 2024 17:27
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In reply to Post #9
>>>>In stock here - https://www.birdstackle.co.uk/item/Asso/Sinking-Mainline-Brown-1000m/1AZO<<<<

Yes it is, but like a few places, only in 10lb or out of stock showing.

16lb is a bit harder to get hold off.
Alcatraz Alcatraz
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Post #12 2 Jan 2024 17:31
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In reply to Post #9
only in 10lb variant....
says its in stock here:
https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/monofilament/asso-sinking-mainline-brown-1000m
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #13 2 Jan 2024 21:27
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In reply to Post #1
Asso lines are all good the ones I ve used so far Abrasion and Pro
Zack
Posts: 3,206
Post #14 2 Jan 2024 22:24
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>>>>https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/monofilament/asso-sinking-mainline-brown-1000m<<<

Yes it is, a good price too and I would have snapped it up but I've hit that age whereby I should be using things up rather than buying things I may never use.

Once I have used my spare spool then I might buy a replacement spool. Its very hardwaring and it lasts years especially if you turn it round. I have not replaced what I am using now in about 5 years, maybe more.
PaulTheotherone PaulTheotherone
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Post #15 3 Jan 2024 08:36
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In reply to Post #8
BobCo Tackle have some spools of different types in stock, and on sale too...
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