daveski87 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi Guys, I am looking for a good mainline to use. I have mainly used Daiwa sensor, 10lb to light, 15lb okay for what i have used it for but i find it far too stetchy and doesnt sink all that great. I have tried Yo-zuri hybrid line in 12lb, used it once and had it snap off 3x just on casting! didnt get on with it at all! Just tried the fox illusion xs 15lb and didnt get on with that either! fished a quite weedy, snaggy lake and after a few casts it was falling to bits literally! I want a line that doesnt cost the earth (tiger line) has minimal stretch and sinks well and is preferably fairly supple. does such a line exist! I have heard a lot of good things about gardener gt80 gr60 etc, i'm not sure what the difference is between the 2 mind. I have also seen some people mention P-line? however im not sure what this is or what it stands for? What do you guys use and would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfievie Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Korda subline 1000 meters £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_h Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Myself personally use Xline its a fluorocarbon so sinks like a brick. Its ok for short distances but if you got to do long range casts forget it. Line twist can also be an issue but ive not suffered that. You also have to remeber to clean line after every session I just reel in through a none scented baby wipe that does the job. I have also used subline in the past but soon took it of as it cost me 2 good fish due to weak knot strength however I was informed it was a bad batch but the damaged was done and I had lost confidence in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveski87 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yes I'm also hearing good things about the subline! 1000m for £20 also sounds good! Ive heard X-line is quite wirey, so that puts me off tbh! Can I ask what B/S you were using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnplumb Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Line is such a personal thing , i have tried so many now but keep going back to Pro clear . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I had been using Daiwa Sensor up until recently but I've now respooled with Shimano Technium Black. A bit more expensive but line lay is much better and casting seems a lot smoother. And it knots a lot better. Using 10lb and have purchased some 15lb too. Not quite as low diameter as the Sensor but I'm happier with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveski87 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well ive just ordered some Sub Line in 15lb green £19.99 1000m spool delivered which I think is good value! Not heard many, if any bad things about it yet and one of my mates raves on about it so I'll give it a go and let you know how I get on with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grangemilky Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I've said bad things about it. Terrible terrible line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveski87 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 oh dont start telling me the horror stories now! what happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Subline seems to be one of those lines that people either get on fine with or have a multitude of problems. Not used it myself though. I love Sensor in 12lb, its cheap, robust and behaves it'self. I cant say ive ever had it suddenly break or anything like that. I also love GR60, seriously tough stuff but again its never given way unexpectedly. In fact.....I once had a belting run that caused overspin on the baitrunner, the line (GR60) wrapped around the head of a fox micron like a lasso. Mr carp kept on charging and the line actualy cut right through the Fox micron casing lol. I still landed the fish after untangling the mess and dispite being crinkly, the line stood up. All happened in the blink of an eye I might add. A good while back I decided to not jump on the latest and greatest lines, but to stick to proven makes, even if they happen to be a bit thicker or just "old hat". Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveski87 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yes I get what you mean about stick to proven ones! I just feel that sensor stretched an awful lot and thought there must be somenthing out there that will suit me for what I want so I guess its a case of trial and error untill you find the one your happy with! Problem is as with most things nowadays there is far to many options, products and selections! Tight lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grangemilky Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I hate Subline for various reasons. Recent most reason, I was leading around trying to find a spot, after ten or so casts, the top 15ft of line were completely stretched and ruined. With slack line it's just all pigtails and curtly wirly bits. Utter garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemsue5 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Subline is crap half the time it floats its absolute pants the worst line ive ever used. Korum reel line sinks well and is only £9 fr a 1000m , personally im now using daiwa floorit flouro with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t30sxh Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Tried a whole host of lines over the years and have gone back to Maxima Chameleon. I have a lot of confidence in it and to me that's the most important thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveski87 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 wondering weather or not to just send it back now after all these horror stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 wondering weather or not to just send it back now after all these horror stories! I'd hang yourself with it. For all it's faults, it will handle well above it's quoted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muftyboy Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 i am on the gardner pro carp this season, casts great , sinks well for mono, very little line twist and exellent abrasion resistance , cant go wrong for a tenner, i cannot see me changing for a long time. mufty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 For years I have used Daiwa Sensor brown with no problems. If it broke it was my fault, usually a fish snagging me up, and the knot (my knot) breaking at the swivel join leaving the fish trailing just a rig. However for the past couple of years after being given some Gardner Pro-Carp in 15lb to try, I'm sold on that. It has a better diameter for casting than Sensor and for that diameter a better breaking strain. I'm sure if you have a dig around using the search you may find a thread I started all about Pro-Carp and how I tested it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukeyluke Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 bit late on this thread but i too use the gardener pro line in 15lb and find it great,sinks well and has good line laying qualities,also is tough with good abrasion resistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty1223 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 ive been using Ultima Power Carp Ultra Line and havent had a problem with it i think its ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones46 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Got some new reels so took the opportunity to try a new line. I've used Sensor for years on and off (occasionally tried others) but following a recommendation I got some Pro Clear. Only used it today for a short session, but so far am impressed. Sinks well, not springy at all, comes off the reel really nicely and knots well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukf Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I used to use subline. I went on to using diawa floor it in the 17lb for my short range work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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