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I quite liked Exocet Pro - used it for most of last year. I would guess it’s rather overrated in terms of breaking strain (0.33 / 16lb) but landed fish to 55lb no problem. Also a big fan of Technium which is probably rather underrated with 15lb being 0.37! Both were very well behaved, supple and hardy.
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I’m happy with GT HD it’s fairly tough, goes on the reel well, casts well and sinks well.
There may be better monos but I’d end up paying twice the price.
Each to their own I say.
Buy what you have confidence in. I tried the new technium but was disappointed.
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for me, OGX is the best line I've ever used.
I used to use syncro which was fine at 15lb and below but going up to the 18lb, it was horrendous.
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Fox carp mono. 20lb BS same diameter as most 15lb lines, sinks well, nice colour, and I am yet to snap it after 4 years of using it and I fish very weedy waters. And the best bit is it's about £12 for a bulk spool!
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Anyone used the 12lb for fishing around weed ? I used it on a park lake a few years ago and I hand lined in a pallet with it 😂 strongest line I’ve ever used but not sure on abrasion resistance. I used it in 15 and 12 and was both good. Might have to get another spool to try
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In reply to Post #18
I'd be amazed if you had dodgy stuff delivered from the likes of Johnson Ross.
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In reply to Post #17
im the same with the techium, bobco put me right off and im apprehensive to order technium from anywhere incase its the same **** stufff
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In reply to Post #16
That's what prompted me to move away from it briefly despite having ingredients no problems. I think as long as you stick to the bewly 'released' (or re-released) spools labeled as 12l. (0.32mm) and 15lb (0.38mm) then you're ok.
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In reply to Post #14
Was always a technium user til the bobco incident put me off it, using Berkley Trilene XL for general carp work now after using it in various breaking strains over the years for surface & float fishing.
It's good abrasion wise, not too stretchy & behaves itself on the spool.
It's clear but doesn't seem to bother the fish .
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In reply to Post #14
I've returned to the technium after being tempted by CM90, then Synchro and most recently Kaizen. It's tough, low stretch and behaves well - think I'll be sticking with it for the foreseeable.
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In reply to Post #11
Not much different to premium mainline fluro tbf. . .but its more manageable. Def different gravy to mono - but you do have to cough up
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In reply to Post #1
Gardener Pro line is what you are looking for. Very reasonable price but reliable.
The dark blend is great if you want a line that sinks quickly, if you are expecting to be fishing at range the light blend casts better.
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In reply to Post #10
Only comparing the prices Belch.
Would rather have depreciation on the Dacia 
Sceptical ol' me thinks here is aan amazing mono that no manufacturer or vendor sells.
Or just a premium price tag, four times that of the most popular options. Nah err..nah.
I haven't used Sensor for probably 40 years,
I would say the discontinued black/blue Daiwa Matchman was a much better line just only available in 100m spools.
Similar situation with Preston Reflow feeder, a potentially useable 150m on a spool but only goes up to .28/10lb, 0.33 or 0.35 would be excelent.
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In reply to Post #7
. . . don't knock it until you've tried it!
If you're comparing with Sensor then its like BMW vs Dacia . . .or Caviar vs Bits from the chippy
Both work but one is significantly better than the other . . .IMO!
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