Jason lapworth Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 Hi all could l have your experience in what's the best line to use for carp fishing. Donnygooner 1 Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 Welcome to Carp.com. You will get loads of different opinions on what line, and other considerations you need to think about. Do you need a casting line, or a line suitable for dealing with snags, gravel and weed? A low visibility line in the water? All will give different answers. General purpose lines I would recommend two of the cheaper lines, both of which have been around for a while, and are in my opinion better than many or even most more expensive lines. The two lines are Daiwa Sensor in brown, or Gardner Pro Light or Dark blend. Jason lapworth and Donnygooner 1 1 Quote
cyborx Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 hi Jason, welcome to the forum that is a very good question, and one that will probably generate a whole host of answers. line strength would be between 10lb and 15lb BS 'BUT' then you have the braid fan, the mono lover, the flouro aficionado etc, etc. you also have anglers that will only use Solar, Korda, Esp, Diawa etc. personally i use Esp Olive in 15lb @0.35mm, hook link material depends on the day. i love the stuff but that is just me. good luck in your search Donnygooner and Jason lapworth 1 1 Quote
yonny Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 32 minutes ago, Jason lapworth said: Hi all could l have your experience in what's the best line to use for carp fishing. You need to figure out what's important to you fella. - For distance casting go for a pre-stretched line (e.g. Fox Exocet etc.). They cast fantastically but aint so good where abrasion resistance is required. - For general angling without too much weed go for one of the new low stretch/partially pre-stretched lines (e.g. Shimano Technium, Gardner GT-HD etc.) These cast well and have half decent abrasions resistance. - General angling in weedy situations go for a traditional all-rounder (ESP Synchro, Gardner Pro etc.). Cast OK, nice and strong. - Heavy weed go for a heavy line (Gardner hydroTuff, Rig Marole SLS etc.). Not so good for casting but you'd land a bus in a forest. - If you want your line on the deck go for a fluoro. Again, not great casting, but the benefits are obvious. There's no such thing as a line that will do everything perfectly (although the low stretch options are getting there). Think about what's important to you and go for the most suitable. Donnygooner, Jason lapworth and crusian 2 1 Quote
yonny Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Dannygooner said: So if you were fishing a small venue, relatively snag free, would you advise flourocarbon? Could do worse buddy. Jason lapworth 1 Quote
smufter Posted January 23, 2018 Report Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) If you are looking for a cheap, reliable line you could do a lot worse than Daiwa Sensor. Probably the most popular line out there, a real "Jack of all trades". You could fill up three spools for peanuts and not really have cause to complain. The "best" line? That's where it gets a little more personal and subjective. For me? Shimano Technium Black. It has never let me down. Knots well, sinks well, casts well, has very little stretch, and is as tough as old boots. It's more expensive than others, (although some newer brands are catching up), but the best is worth paying for. If money were no object, and I could afford the very best tackle that money could buy, I guarantee that Technium Black would still be on my reels. Edited January 23, 2018 by smufter salokcinnodrog, carpmachine and Jason lapworth 2 1 Quote
Jason lapworth Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Posted January 23, 2018 On 22/01/2018 at 15:19, salokcinnodrog said: Welcome to Carp.com. You will get loads of different opinions on what line, and other considerations you need to think about. Do you need a casting line, or a line suitable for dealing with snags, gravel and weed? A low visibility line in the water? All will give different answers. General purpose lines I would recommend two of the cheaper lines, both of which have been around for a while, and are in my opinion better than many or even most more expensive lines. The two lines are Daiwa Sensor in brown, or Gardner Pro Light or Dark blend. Thanks Quote
jh92 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 12lb Daiwa sensor in brown for me, I feel confident using it and it hasn't let me down salokcinnodrog and Jason lapworth 1 1 Quote
Jason lapworth Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks all for your replies to my question. I am looking for a line 15lb and one that can sink really quickly as the lake hire fishing the fish gets spooked really easily. I have read all the write ups but you guys have more experience as you use the lines out on the market Quote
yonny Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 15 hours ago, Jason lapworth said: I am looking for a line 15lb and one that can sink really quickly as the lake hire fishing the fish gets spooked really easily. Fluorocarbon! The best fluoros are probably Tiger Line and Gardner Mirage. Quote
... Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 What do people reckon to Gardner GT HD 12lb ??? Quote
yonny Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Highy said: What do people reckon to Gardner GT HD 12lb ??? Very good stuff. But they say technium black is better. Jason lapworth 1 Quote
smufter Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Dannygooner said: That's what I've just bought after seeing a few members sing it's praises in here. Bit pricey But worth every penny. Trust me. I'm a car salesman...... cyborx, yonny, Jason lapworth and 1 other 1 3 Quote
... Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 22:17, yonny said: Very good stuff. But they say technium black is better. Ive chosen Gardner GT HD 12lb...but i will be fishing lakes for UPTO 30lbers...not sayin i will catch 1 but will this be sufficient ?? Jason lapworth 1 Quote
yonny Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Highy said: Ive chosen Gardner GT HD 12lb...but i will be fishing lakes for UPTO 30lbers...not sayin i will catch 1 but will this be sufficient ?? Yes bud ... and Jason lapworth 2 Quote
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