crusian Posted January 13 Report Posted January 13 Hello Everyone I usually buy Gardner Hydro Tuff as my mainline as I fish close to snags ,short to medium distance . Are there any other lines I should be considering please ? . 😃 yonny 1 Quote
kevtaylor Posted January 13 Report Posted January 13 Been using the HD for a couple of years having also used Hydro Tuff, both seem good to me. crusian 1 Quote
elmoputney Posted January 13 Report Posted January 13 no not really gt80+ is good but I think I'm going back to hydrotuff next time I spool up. crusian 1 Quote
crusian Posted January 13 Author Report Posted January 13 Thanks , fellas , that's pretty conclusive then . 😃 elmoputney 1 Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted January 13 Report Posted January 13 If its Gardner its good... kevtaylor and crusian 2 Quote
elmoputney Posted Monday at 14:03 Report Posted Monday at 14:03 On 13/01/2026 at 11:55, elmoputney said: no not really gt80+ is good but I think I'm going back to hydrotuff next time I spool up. When I said that I meant it, what I actually bought was 28lb BS Katran wild carp camo😱 I used this 21lb before and quite liked it but I think in 0.43mm thickness it should be pretty tough and still cast OK. Quote
jules007 Posted Monday at 19:39 Report Posted Monday at 19:39 I fish a very snaggy venue that has all manor of junk on the bottom, so after good advice i went onto Hydro tuff and never looked back, does just what it claims yonny 1 Quote
elmoputney Posted Monday at 20:01 Report Posted Monday at 20:01 16 minutes ago, jules007 said: I fish a very snaggy venue that has all manor of junk on the bottom, so after good advice i went onto Hydro tuff and never looked back, does just what it claims Yeah it's good stuff I've used it before, I've also used katran though and just fancied giving the heavy stuff a go. I remembered how cool it looked on my reels 😱 😂  B B 1 Quote
B B Posted Monday at 21:24 Report Posted Monday at 21:24 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: Yeah it's good stuff I've used it before, I've also used katran though and just fancied giving the heavy stuff a go. I remembered how cool it looked on my reels 😱 😂  That’s just reel porn … I’m surprised the mods let you get away with it elmoputney 1 Quote
elmoputney Posted Monday at 21:56 Report Posted Monday at 21:56 30 minutes ago, B B said: That’s just reel porn … I’m surprised the mods let you get away with it Yes Its certainly a phwoooar rated image 😱 Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago On 16/02/2026 at 20:01, elmoputney said: Yeah it's good stuff I've used it before, I've also used katran though and just fancied giving the heavy stuff a go. I remembered how cool it looked on my reels 😱 😂   On 16/02/2026 at 21:24, B B said: That’s just reel porn … I’m surprised the mods let you get away with it  On 16/02/2026 at 21:56, elmoputney said: Yes Its certainly a phwoooar rated image 😱 That's nearly as pornographic as DPM slinky underwear under her bib and brace...  Much as I like it I'll stick with Gardner Pro. The only thing that has worn that through is a pike charging through the line. Quote
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