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In reply to Post #1
PB Hybron . . .limp / low stretch / sinks very quickly / abrasion resistant. Setting up rods with very slack line (drops between each ring and directly down off the tip) is no longer an elongated and fiddly affair . . .
All the benefits of mainline fluro but without the agg - have been using the 0.40 since release and although expensive its worth it IMO . . .
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I used GTHD for a number of years. Last year after recommendations from a couple of mates I tried the OGX mono and it’s been really good. Spools up lovely, casts and knots well. Haven’t suffered any crack offs or unexpected cut offs etc. I can’t see me changing back to the HD, although it never caused me any issues.
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In reply to Post #3
I went from shimano technium to kaizen last year and will be going back to the shimano line this year
Always got 20lb xline on my spare spools. Mega fluro once it beds in, and makes a great hooklink material as well
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In reply to Post #12
Line twist doesn't just happen. It's usually using baitrunner reels and fishing with overly loose clutches that does it.
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In reply to Post #12
It’s not. I would say 9/10 times twist is due to the user. I use the 0.40 Touchdown if I have to use mono, it’s a solid line. Korda Carp Line also very good.
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Grrr
Been reading a bunch of posts on Facebook carp groups saying Touchdown is ***** and very prone to unexplained twist...
Good greif..
Perhaps i will stick to the Gardener HD
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Just spooled up with Xline. Not been able to test it yet tho.
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Just found this page v usefull
https://tacklebox.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/line_tests_issue_13h.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopJslYvpfV5memRZIJeD96NiRihOU9NiD8q20asXpE1m5rbt6Fs
The stated strain of 12lb Touchdown was shown to break at i think it was 17.
Thats impressive...
Any one using Touch down actually measured its strain real world..
Ok
So if i go touchdown..
How well does it spool
Does it have low memory / limpness
Is it prone to twist
Ta muchly
P
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Like others on the thread I used Touchdown for years and couldn’t fault it - can’t go far wrong with that if you’re after a mono. I’m 12 months into using the TA fluorocarbon - it can be aggro to manage and is more prone to twist. It is an extremely tough, strong line. Give it a good stretch out at the start of each session and it’ll sort out any coiling like any fluoro. Sinks like a brick, casts like an absolute bag of spanners but it being more subtle than a mono is the highest priority for me. It is pricy but with how tough it is, I’m fully expecting to get a number of seasons out of it.
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In reply to Post #5
Xline 20lb is the best fluoro price vs quality. Its .40 still casts absolutely fine up to 25wraps sinks like a brick. The biggest thing I notice if I ever switch back to mono is undertow. I fish slack lines and Fluoro is brilliant for that. Fishing mono the undertow is a nightmare. With Fluorocarbon the line just sits still.
Fluorocarbon gives you great feedback when casting.
Its heavy, so the weight of the water aids hooking.
The abrasion resistance is much better, so less cut offs
Im convinced Fishing slack gives the fish more confidence to come into your swim.
Ive had no issue with 20lb xline fluoro since ive been using it for the past 4 years. I dont stretch it, It doesn't frap, especially when you get into grips with the best casting style for fluoro.
As long as you have a decent size spool, ive got 14000 shimanos it fishes lovely.
Proving im fishing under 25wraps, I wouldn't use anything else now.
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Interested in trying out
Prologic Mimicry in cammo green
Any one used it..
Seems to tick the boxes..
How does it spool
Hows knot strength
Is it reall low memory
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Ha livleyness
That sounds like springyness
Cant be doing with coily lines
Get enough probs with line falling behind the spool as it is..!
Thanks for the heads up will skip
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In reply to Post #1
"Theres a new fluro out (Thinking Anglers???) Yes its a bunch of cash
Ive never used Fluro on the spool what disadvantages does it have."
Sinks very well - could be a disadvantage depending on what you want to do.
Picks up muck.
Generally doesn't cast as far.
Can be a bit "lively" at times.
Arguably requires more maintenance.
For me, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, & I've got on with it better than any mono I've used - so far.
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In reply to Post #3
Thats what the shop also told me, Dont go for the new Kaizen and stick with the Touchdown
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In reply to Post #1
I've been using the Kaizen line this season after using GTHD for years. It was a mistake and will be going back to GTHD this spring. The Kaizen is a good casting line, it sinks OK after taking on water but nothing special. It might just be me but it goes course to the touch too, something I've not experienced with any other line. The Kaizen is just mediocre in my opinion.
In this case, if it isn't broke applies
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Korda Touchdown since 2022, and see no reason to go for another line, very abrasion-resistant and very strong at the knot and not too much stretch.
My 12 lb Korda line once got snagged in the metal fencing of a canel lock during a fight and ended up wrapped three times around a bolt. I walked over to the bridge, managed to free the line, and still landed a 36 lb carp. Paint from the metal fence and the bolt had rubbed onto the line due to the back-and-forth movement. Especially considering the line had been wrapped three times around a metal bolt, I was genuinely surprised it didn’t break.
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Hi all
Thought id drop a quick post first.
Looking to respool and wondered what people were thinking.
Looking for a 15lb monno
Must be low strech
Must have good knot strength
Currently on Gardener HD
I think its been ok but seemed to take a fair while to bed propperly.
Theres a new fluro out (Thinking Anglers???) Yes its a bunch of cash
Ive never used Fluro on the spool what disadvantages does it have.
Thoughts ??
P
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