Braid or Mono or Fluro........ http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/10702/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:12:15 GMT Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:32:29 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/10702/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154955/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154955
I've not done any extensive testing, but I've mostly used Maxima Chameleon (10lb) this season. I also use PowerPro braid (24lb, I think). I've been happy with both.

I've used a variety of hooklinks - Maxima (i.e. same as main line, but on a hook length so I can thread it through pva bags, meat, etc.), suffix skin, h20 flourocarbon, climax braid.

I'm currently using the Maxima mainline on both rods. I don't have a particular favourite hooklink. I'm not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (robinbowes) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154955 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:32:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154954/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154954 I have used this methjod for the last three years and it does make a real difference!
tightlines(not springy)
peter ]]> feeds@yuku.com (sneakypeter) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154954 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:02:19 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154953/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154953 feeds@yuku.com (Si705) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154953 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:52:47 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154952/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154952 :eek ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ijakk) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154952 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:00:33 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154951/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154951 The line you MUST use , is the line you have confidence in .My friend uses a fox line in a browny colour , this he said looks like the bottom he fishes over on the ouse . This may be true , but to me it looked horific , even backleaded , the line still looked to " obvious ". He still catches fish , so where,s the argument there then?:lol
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (hatterbarbel) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154951 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:46:44 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154950/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154950 Do agree that the widespread understateing of BS on lines does make a mockery of choosing a mainline, 12lb lines that break at nearly 19 :x ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Guy Baxendale) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154950 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:37:51 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154949/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154949 feeds@yuku.com (ijakk) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154949 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:56:18 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154948/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154948 Currently trying Fox Illusion,which is horrible at first,but gradually beds down,and does sink well.Casts badly,due to stiffness,but can live with that as am not mega casting.
My next port of call will be some Nash Bullet Braid,which also sinks like a stone,and is pretty tough,and will be used for Carping.
These are all used as mainlines.
]]> feeds@yuku.com (chrispons) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154948 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:51:42 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154947/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154947
This is not first hand knowledge I must stress.

Think one of the big plus points for X-Line is in lakes I am told it sinks like a stone.

Personally I usually am fishing at night & use a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Guy Baxendale) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154947 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:42:23 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154946/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154946
Or so it says on the box.....
"Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without consideration."
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Portishead) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154946 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:23:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154945/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154945
When you buy x-line, there is a diagram which shows which way round the spool should be when winding line off it, the diagram was the wrong way round, i.e. line would twist really badly if winding onto a fixed spool via the bale arm. If you invert the spool, the line sits perfectly on the reel.

Ian. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Barbel Crook) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154945 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:49:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154944/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154944
My mate has had good experiences with the riverge reel soft.Still can't get my head around 'fluoro-coated' - that will do nothing for visibility - fluoro is not an 'invisibility cloak'!

Mr Crook - can you tell me... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (The Lurker) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154944 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:32:35 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154943/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154943 feeds@yuku.com (ijakk) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154943 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:05:34 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154942/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154942
]]> feeds@yuku.com (ijakk) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154942 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:53:18 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154941/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154941
You are correct not manufactured anymore,its good gear though..

Pleased to say that I also have good stocks:D

Best Barbel
John
Look ye also while life lasts. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (john cook) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154941 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:28:01 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154940/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154940 :D

Best Regards
Dave ]]> feeds@yuku.com (D Wingfield) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154940 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:15:45 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154939/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154939 I have used it for years,played around with others but the only stuff thats on par with the above has been GR60 but as this is more expensive don't see any advantages.
Regarding the age old question of Mono v Fluro I can see absolutely no point in spending money on expensive line when regardless of brand,after a short while particularly fishing rivers
ANY line will surely act... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (kevin ci) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154939 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:11:34 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154938/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154938
TF Gear looks ok judging by the breaking strains on the tackle box line test...
"Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without consideration."
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Portishead) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154938 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:55:16 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154937/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154937
Have to agree with Dave this is the second season that my son and I have been using stren fluoro carbon hooklinks..

Never had a hooklink go at the knot or anywhere else for that matter ( use a well lubricated grinner)

Have had a few fish on the same hooklink, great stuff. Only change if I can feel any digs in it when run between my fingers..

Best Barbel
John
Look ye also while life lasts. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (john cook) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154937 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:31:57 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/154936/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html#reply-154936
I must admit ive heard horror stories about x-line fluorocarbon so prob wont go with that.

Please help guys!
"Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without consideration."
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Portishead) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/154936 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:29:51 GMT <![CDATA[ Braid or Mono or Fluro........ ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/10702/t/Braid-or-Mono-or-Fluro-.html
Sorry to start yet another subject, one im sure has been started before no doubt.

What line do you guys use? Im on Braid at the moment but listening to a horror story when out with scuba steve made me think its time to change from braid.

As you probably all know by now, i fish the Bristol Avon where sometimes the fish can be really spooky, what line would be best for easily spooked fish AND cut through when you've finally hooked one!

Thanks... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Portishead) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/10702 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:12:15 GMT