Which Mono line ?

Thanks adie,
brought some daiwa sensor to try(never used it) but i'm already having doubts

have a look at these,
would you/anyone reccommened anything else from these two shops
https://www.gerrysofnottingham.co.uk/Carp_Specialist/Lines,_Braids_and_Leaders/

http://www.planetcarp.co.uk/topcatpage.php?show=$1$$TqwKMfOpI8/5m.ebwhofR0

nickcarpy wrote:seems to but i put some 15lb senser on once like this an first time out it all twisted on cast?dodgy batch?.other times its worked a treat..they also say put braid on when soaked in water

had the same problem myself with that line in the past mate .....but i do use it for sea fishing it does kink a bit mate

MrMakk wrote:Thanks adie,
brought some daiwa sensor to try(never used it) but i'm already having doubts

have a look at these,
would you/anyone reccommened anything else from these two shops
https://www.gerrysofnottingham.co.uk/Carp_Specialist/Lines,_Braids_and_Leaders/

http://www.planetcarp.co.uk/topcatpage.php?show=$1$$TqwKMfOpI8/5m.ebwhofR0

Think iv'e just wasted £8
brought some yesterday, left it in a bucket to soak overnight,
spooling it on was OK, but once I'm tying my knots, it really goes curly and friction damage, and with the amount of lubricant(saliva) and my neat knots, i'm beginning to see why it isn't in some peoples favour, I'm binning the shi*e
the last stuff i brought was some daiwa tournament ST mono, that worked a treat.

MrMakk wrote:

MrMakk wrote:Thanks adie,
brought some daiwa sensor to try(never used it) but i'm already having doubts

have a look at these,
would you/anyone reccommened anything else from these two shops
https://www.gerrysofnottingham.co.uk/Carp_Specialist/Lines,_Braids_and_Leaders/

http://www.planetcarp.co.uk/topcatpage.php?show=$1$$TqwKMfOpI8/5m.ebwhofR0

Think iv'e just wasted £8
brought some yesterday, left it in a bucket to soak overnight,
spooling it on was OK, but once I'm tying my knots, it really goes curly and friction damage, and with the amount of lubricant(saliva) and my neat knots, i'm beginning to see why it isn't in some peoples favour, I'm binning the shi*e
the last stuff i brought was some daiwa tournament ST mono, that worked a treat.

enough said mate ....... one line i do favour is that suffix sea line is very supple good for pikeing to mate

thanks stubbo, i will have to take a trip to tackle shop tomorrow, and see if i can get an alternative line,

MrMakk wrote:thanks stubbo, i will have to take a trip to tackle shop tomorrow, and see if i can get an alternative line,

what-ever happened to good old Maxima.

or even Bayer, would no doulbt be under another label now .

esoxjeff wrote:

MrMakk wrote:thanks stubbo, i will have to take a trip to tackle shop tomorrow, and see if i can get an alternative line,

what-ever happened to good old Maxima.

good strong line that maxima used to use it all the time when course fishing

How about PLATIL....this was a very nice line, it was spooled so each following lay of line nestled between the underneath loops, not just looped on anyhow. :

i've never used the maxima chameleon,

i find it rarther expensive over a tenner for 300mts @ 15lb

anyone else got any views on maxima

MrMakk wrote:i've never used the maxima chameleon,

i find it rarther expensive over a tenner for 300mts @ 15lb

anyone else got any views on maxima

at one time that was the only line i would use,then came along sliced bread

the first decent carp line was 9lb sylcast then the big game,now i use an deffo rate is the ultima line!was it the clear or brown alex you got?

nickcarpy wrote:the first decent carp line was 9lb sylcast then the big game,now i use an deffo rate is the ultima line!was it the clear or brown alex you got?

brown,
brought it to see if it (was) any good, but wont be using it again,
whats the korda gear like, seems big with you carp lads.......

esoxjeff wrote:

MrMakk wrote:i've never used the maxima chameleon,

i find it rarther expensive over a tenner for 300mts @ 15lb

anyone else got any views on maxima

at one time that was the only line i would use,then came along sliced bread

i think at one time it had the best knot strength but it is quite a thick line but very tough line worth that extra money

my view crap,a few others say its crap but like owt else you after make your own mind up

nickcarpy wrote:my view crap,a few others say its crap but like owt else you after make your own mind up

not used it for donkeys mate might be sh..te now mate

most likely going to pop to tackle shop tomorrow, see what they have to offer....

thanks for helping guys..

Terry Eustace Pro Clear,top line

MrMakk wrote:most likely going to pop to tackle shop tomorrow, see what they have to offer....

thanks for helping guys..

have we helped or just confused you mate

esoxjeff wrote:

MrMakk wrote:most likely going to pop to tackle shop tomorrow, see what they have to offer....

thanks for helping guys..

have we helped or just confused you mate

(I'm basically going to go to tackle shop have a look at the quoted lines,)

Dont think its the line mate,just soak in warm water for a couple of hours,and make sure you keep line tight when you spool it on,i had a couple of 5000 shimanos,and i got rid,the line lay was poor,hope you sort it,can be costly,been there done it with line

im on sensor 18lb

I use either Maxima Chameleon or Fox Soft Steel Camo.

The Maxima has excellent abrasion resistance and just feels much better quality than some other lines I have used.

Not really had any issues with the Fox either.

I have used the Diawa Sensor but don't think it takes the abuse that the other two lines can.

If I was to pick one mono line though it would be the Maxima.

I can't stand Fox soft steel. I got the most unbelievable amount of line twist when I got a decent fish on.

Any 5lb+ barbel I landed, I have to strip off 20yds of unsalvagable line...

I like sensor a lot, tough and supple.

Maxima... you can tow a barge on their 5lb line but I find it really thick...

Basically, there's no easy answers to this I'm afraid and it's each to their own. I hope you find a line you like mate. and soon! (can get pricey finding your brand)

daiwa sensor/fox soft steel/maxima are all reputable lines so it's a case of suck it and see...

Sorry I'm no help

This is excellent line for the money. Been using it a while now for my carping with no probs. It is very abrasion resistant whilst remaining supple and twist free. Also altho its 18lb line it is still a lower diameter than most 15lb bs lines.

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