dalej2014 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 As the topic - anyone used the new subsonik line yet? The claims are bold; just wondering how it fares against the like of ESP loaded XT or Berkley CM90? Sonik get great reviews in other products, so I expect the line to be pretty good. If it lives upo to the marketing, exceptional perhaps? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin85 Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 I've just spooled my reels with this and at first impressions it does seem good, very supple and went onto the spools perfect, will be giving it a proper test next week. dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 13:59, dalej2014 said: As the topic - anyone used the new subsonik line yet? The claims are bold; just wondering how it fares against the like of ESP loaded XT or Berkley CM90? Sonik get great reviews in other products, so I expect the line to be pretty good. If it lives upo to the marketing, exceptional perhaps? What do you think? I've got mine on order in 15lb Camo, hopefully be here soon for next week. dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 13:59, dalej2014 said: As the topic - anyone used the new subsonik line yet? The claims are bold; just wondering how it fares against the like of ESP loaded XT or Berkley CM90? Sonik get great reviews in other products, so I expect the line to be pretty good. If it lives upo to the marketing, exceptional perhaps? What do you think? It's soaking now, be on tomorrow morning. dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 At 0.31 in 15 lb shouldn't think its great on abrasion, more of a pre stretched casting line is it ? crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 57 minutes ago, chillfactor said: At 0.31 in 15 lb shouldn't think its great on abrasion, more of a pre stretched casting line is it ? The Water I'm on now, will mainly be centre of lake fishing, hopefully the low diameter and casting will be enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just watched that video you posted mate .... it could be me getting old , but there very young lads to be taking line advice from 😆. But even they opted for the 18lb which is still low diameter for 18lb ( same as the 15lb I use ) . It will be fine where no snags or weed are an issue . Just looking at the range it looks to be aimed at fishing long where leader bans are in place & weed & abrasion aren't an issue. I've used similar lines in the past so talk from experience & lost fish !! The 18lb could be interesting for level line casting & giving it the beans, could be worth a test in the future. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) I bought a spool of this a month ago for using as hook lengths for sea fishing I wanted maxima but they didn’t have any and this was the cheapest they had apart from the usual Chinese stinky winky 4.99 1000m spool jobs its seems very limp and up to the job so far Edited September 5, 2021 by framey dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just now, framey said: I bought a spool of this a month ago for using as hook lengths for sea fishing I wanted maxima but they didn’t have any and this was the cheapest they had apart from the usual Chinese stinky winky 4.99 1000m spool jobs its seems very limp and up to the job so far They recommend Sonik Ultrasonik for Sea Fishing. Sonik SubSonik for Carp fishing The Clear Ultrasonik maybe a decent Carp Line in 15lb.. 🤔🎣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 None in stock when I bought it at the end of the day it’s line ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 13:59, dalej2014 said: As the topic - anyone used the new subsonik line yet? The claims are bold; just wondering how it fares against the like of ESP loaded XT or Berkley CM90? Sonik get great reviews in other products, so I expect the line to be pretty good. If it lives upo to the marketing, exceptional perhaps? What do you think? On 18/08/2021 at 23:45, Kelvin85 said: I've just spooled my reels with this and at first impressions it does seem good, very supple and went onto the spools perfect, will be giving it a proper test next week. Well, the line has soaked for over 24hrs now, just spooled onto spare spools... I can honestly say it was 1 of the better lines I've put on, went on with ease, no curly wurly, no kinks nothing...Saturday when I arrive at the lake I'll give all 3 a good throw out before fishing. A very small part of me thinks I should have gone the 18lb, but I still have enough left to do 1 more spool left on. dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 I've just ordered the 18lb Version... The 15lb version will come off and will pass on to who ever wants it.... I've spooled up 3 spools and have abit left on the spool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 05/09/2021 at 16:51, chillfactor said: Just watched that video you posted mate .... it could be me getting old , but there very young lads to be taking line advice from 😆. But even they opted for the 18lb which is still low diameter for 18lb ( same as the 15lb I use ) . It will be fine where no snags or weed are an issue . Just looking at the range it looks to be aimed at fishing long where leader bans are in place & weed & abrasion aren't an issue. I've used similar lines in the past so talk from experience & lost fish !! The 18lb could be interesting for level line casting & giving it the beans, could be worth a test in the future. I've ordered the 18lb and hopefully will be here this week, but much to the Wife's disapproval I said I'm out at weekend Saturday about 3pm to about 9am Sunday, all I got back was "What's the point in that, oooh do what you want"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig1985 Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 I am a bit disappointed because I bought a 0.38mm 22lbs line and as usual I did a load test and it turned out that the line can withstand 15lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 1 hour ago, craig1985 said: I am a bit disappointed because I bought a 0.38mm 22lbs line and as usual I did a load test and it turned out that the line can withstand 15lbs. I'm on 18lb as we speak....Camo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalej2014 Posted April 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 3 hours ago, craig1985 said: I am a bit disappointed because I bought a 0.38mm 22lbs line and as usual I did a load test and it turned out that the line can withstand 15lbs. That's not good at all. How do you do your test? Proper machine,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig1985 Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 On 22/04/2023 at 21:14, dalej2014 said: That's not good at all. How do you do your test? Proper machine,? I have a strong arm with a weight scale. The line tested on two Palomar and Uni knots. Broke in the middle. dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, craig1985 said: I have a strong arm with a weight scale. The line tested on two Palomar and Uni knots. Broke in the middle. I've never had any issues with the 18lb Camo, snagged fished in locked up positions also with it.... Also use palomar knot tyingbrigs to line. dalej2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 6 hours ago, craig1985 said: I have a strong arm with a weight scale. The line tested on two Palomar and Uni knots. Broke in the middle. Definitely not the knots weakening the line then! The Uni, Palomar and Clinch knots are supposed to be the strongest knots going with almost no loss of strength. 0.38 for a line is usually an 18lb rating, so some brands are still over-rating their lines, although newer co-polymer lines are higher strain than standard monofilament in the same diameter, and usually sink faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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