aprichard
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| 19 Apr 2011 05:21 PM |
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I have a Daiwa Takara 2500 and made the mistake of buying trilene Xt 10 lb. way to tough for my rod, I heard to use limp line, any suggestions?? Thank You!  |
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slipperybob
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| 19 Apr 2011 09:54 PM |
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Give either Trilene XL or Sensation a try. Maybe even Stren Original. I like to use Silverthread Excalibur but it's kind of wiry too, but it's a little softer than Trilene XT. |
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Sierrafishing
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| 20 Apr 2011 05:28 PM |
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Try P-Line Floroclear or CX premium. I've tried several versions of Stren and Berkley line including XL and line from many other manufacturers such as Maxima, Triple Fish, Silver Thread, Rapala and Diamond to name a few and Floroclear performs as good or better as any line I've used and P-Line CX premium is almost as good but doesn't seem as limp in the heavier line sizes. Berkley XL does cast well but I experienced horrible line twist problems with it and the abrasion resistance was not very good and XT is rather stiff. A close second to P-Line is Triple Fish line and I also used Maxima Ultragreen on some of my spinning reels for several years and it has great abrasion resistance and knot strength but is stiffer than Floroclear or CX although I never had much trouble with memory or twist.
If you try Floroclear or CX premium use a palomar knot because the slick coating they use will allow some knots to slip. I have had no problems using the palomar knot.
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fisherfanatic
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| 20 Apr 2011 06:58 PM |
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I usually use 6-8 lb Trilene Original on all my Diawa rod and reel combos. It's worked great for me. |
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bass or bass?
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| 20 Apr 2011 11:39 PM |
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I use Trilene XL on most of my reels, spinning and bait cast.
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aprichard
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| 21 Apr 2011 04:14 PM |
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awsome guys thanks, i know what i will be buying with some easter money, and a few lures! |
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memphisfish
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| 07 Jun 2011 11:19 PM |
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I almost always go with the Trilene XL. Its never let me down |
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Pegsguy
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| 08 Jun 2011 12:27 PM |
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I would advise anyone thinking about Trilene Sensation in the hi-vis colors to think twice. I tried some clear Sensation in 8#test and it was fine, a fellow member tried some of the hi-vis orange 6# in a NAFC field test and was happy, so I bought some 10# orange for a cat/carp rod. What a disaster! The first spool was very 'springy' with a lot of memory so I wrote Berkely and they suggested I return it for a replacement. The replacement spool is just as bad or worse. It won't stay on the spool of my spinning reel. Worse than XT by far. Real Magic seems to help some, but I feel that if I buy a premium line, I shouldn't need a conditioner. |
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UncleTomJigs
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| 09 Jun 2011 11:00 AM |
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When I go to the water I look forward to the peace and quiet. Somehow the presence of the Creator seems to fall on me and bring a calmness I miss out in the world. The only thing that seems to interrupt that is fishing line that doesn't work and I don't hesitate to try out the best but it seems to be a never ending story. About a year ago I started using a Cajun Red Line under the advertisement that it disappeared in the water. So far so good! I liked it so well on my ultra light reels that I have tried it with higher pound rating and it still continues to satisfy my needs. The price is in line with most other lines. If you are having trouble with line on spinning reels you might want to check and see if you spooled properly. If not that can be a real problem!
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jaysun7776
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| 11 Jun 2011 12:17 AM |
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I use suffix 832 braid its awesome no wind knots or line twists and holds knots like no other line ive ever tried
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