Eazy Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Just a heads up to fellow anglers.....I've had this line on two seperate occasions and two different lb tests break off when fighting a fish. It does have smaller lb test to diameter ratio, but this obviously proves itself in the line strength.....Was a real bummer to see that steelhead make off with my dis-continued cleo! So if you're into trying new products, take my word for it and skip this one! Edited November 25, 2011 by eazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Daniels Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I've been using it for a couple years and have no complaints, great line, maybe you got a bad spool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Daniels Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 could be, did you purchase them at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Wow, could have been a bad batch.I have been using this line in 6 and 8 lb test for probably 4 yrs on several spinning outfits.Have caught many good size fish and it's been the best for low memory when it's cold for me.Used to be trilene xl for years but once it got cold I couldn't stand the loops. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ld17 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Just a heads up to fellow anglers.....I've had this line on two seperate occasions and two different lb tests break off when fighting a fish. It does have smaller lb test to diameter ratio, but this obviously proves itself in the line strength.....Was a real bummer to see that steelhead make off with my dis-continued cleo! So if you're into trying new products, take my word for it and skip this one! I've been using the line for about 5 yrs and have had absolutely no problems with it. It's been the strongest and limpest mono I have ever used. Better check your knots or line guides. It's not the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 trilene xl? if it ain't broke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chase4chrome Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I will often opt for FireLine (if conditions don't warrant 4lb Flouro)--REALLY requires good knots but when a fish takes it's like getting hit by a 2x4. I've had many conversations with Ian James and he swears by it and thought to give it a try--I'm sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 trilene xl? if it ain't broke... Yah I know eh?......One more to try, Ande Tournament......Steelhead veteran friend of mine swears by it, used nothing else for the last 20yrs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 could be, did you purchase them at the same time? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Yah I know eh?......One more to try, Ande Tournament......Steelhead veteran friend of mine swears by it, used nothing else for the last 20yrs! Wish I could find some. Was my main line for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Wish I could find some. Was my main line for many years. cabelas online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remastered Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 With the low diameter lines like Trilene XL(not XT) just buy 2lb tests higher than you normally would. With a good knot it should hold up just as well. I actually think of them as superior to other mono because of the smooth handling. But remember, strong knots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 cabelas online Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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