New line :) Subline?

[Reedy11]

Hey,

 

So I'm off to France again in September - lucky me!!

 

I've not fished this lake before but I know it has a sand bottom, I currently use gardener gt80 but it's time to replace it anyway, as it's green it may not be the best colour anyway, I've been recommended Korda subline - I'm not a massive Korda fan to be honest, but that's a story for a different day! What do you guys think about it? has anyone used it? Also is it on par with the GT80?

 

Also one more question, am I ok to take of half my line and tie on the new line so I fill all 3 reels with just buying 2? does it affect the fishing in any way?

 

Thanks

 

Jason

[yonny]

Korda lines are relatively poor IMO.

Stick with Gardner, they do great lines. The Pro and GT-HD options are really nice lines.

Yes, keep the old line as backing, it's a complete waste of money otherwise.

[Reedy11]

Thanks I'll definitely check those out this eve, also heard fox camo is good too if anyone's used that before?

[newmarket]

The Gardner Pro will blend in with the Sandy bottom no probs imo

[Threequarters4d]

The fox camo is superb line, low diameter strong and excellent when tying knots, soak in warm water when while putting on very little memory.

[salokcinnodrog]

Gardner Pro for me everytime, in light if you want it camouflaged against the lakebed

[adamkitson]

I currently have subline on my reels. It's ok. I loved it at first but a few trips in and it's already not feeling as good. I don't use it all the time as I often use flourocarbon on my other spools. If I'd done a whole season on the subline I'm sure I'd have changed it already.

 

It's ok. I won't take it off for the sake of it, but I wont be re-spooling with it when this lot is finished. If I were you I'd go with one of the other recommendations.

[dalthegooner]

I used subline and hated it.

 

It was OK at first but soon became twisted to he'll and acted like a coiled spring.

 

It didn't last a full season on my reels.

[dannyuk32]

Subline is way too stretchy - the stuff's like an elastic band. Great if you don't wanna clip up etc.

Korda Touchdown is much better. It's good line; strong, not much stretch, supple for a mono - It's safe.

[dayvid]

People talk about line diameters so heres Gardeners own figures

 

GT80+
12Ib/0.35mm =  18lb+
15Ib / 0.40mm

 

HydroTuff
10Ib / 0.30
12Ib / 0.35 = 18lb+
15Ib / 0.38
20Ib / 0.40

 

Pro
10Ib / 0.28
12Ib / 0.30
15Ib / 0.35 = 18lb+
XM / 0.40mm

 

I use and have used for years Berkley Big Game @ 15lbs 0.38

[adamkitson]

I'm having a bash with esp synchro loaded XT next. gor it ready to go on in a couple of weeks. Anyone used this?