Superline - sudden catastrophic failures

[Garry2Rs]

In the past, many members have written about sudden break-offs with superline. Sometimes this happens when the line is brand new, but more often, when the line has been used for quite awhile.

 

Personally, I had this problem with the 30 pound Powerpro, on my casting rods, a couple of years ago. The line was over a year old, but it still looked good. Then suddenly it began to break between the rod and the bait when I tried to pull a lure off of a weed or snag.

 

At I-Cast, last month, Sufix announced a new braid called "Sufix 832 Advanced Superline." The name comes from the fact that this new line is an 8 strand braid and 32 pics, or weaves, per inch. Eight strands with such a high pic count will make this line very tight and round.

 

One of the 8 strands is made from Gore-Tex!?!

Curious, about the supposed benefit of this Gore-Tex fibre, I did some research.

 

According to Sufix, when the superline fibers drawn tight, past a certain point, they start cutting themselves! The effects shows up as a slightly fuzzy look when the line is dry. Over time this weakens the line to the point where a sudden shock causes catastrophic failure...IE. Sudden unexpected break-offs.

 

According to Sufix the purpose of the Gore-Tex fibre is to lubricate their very tight weave, thus eliminating this problem.

 

So far I haven't seen any of this new line for sale. Most of the new products from I-Cast will be hitting the US market in November. If that's the case, I will give you my first impressions of it on-the-water, this winter.

Garry2R's

[ADB]

Now that is interesting.

[alexcba]

very interesting. thanks for the heads up garrry.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Sounds very promising. I've had my 50lb pwer pro for ages and no problems other then the line turning white but i still catch fish. I bought some 20 lb for slop.I hope it doesn't start breaking. The trilene mono has been giving me all kinds of problems with tangles.

[canadadude]

I'll be interested in the price, some of these new super lines are running $50-$55 a spool, thats just ridiculous IMO

[Garry2Rs]

I'll be interested in the price, some of these new super lines are running $50-$55 a spool, thats just ridiculous IMO

 

 

I don't think it will be too pricey.

I think I heard $20.00US.

There are supposed to be some discount coupons available soon to help dealers clear their old stock.

Garry2rs

[Lunatic]

I always look forward to reading your posts. i always learn something new.