Roger Mills asked ;
Hi Shaun, I have booked a few days at Olivemead lake in May with my Grandchildren. There are a few 30s in the lake & I understand the minimum line allowed is 15lb, The largest line I have ever used is 12lb. Has anyone any advice on the best 15lb line to use? I perfer not to use braid. Regards Roger
Hi Roger,
I would guess that you will have a lot of different answers to this one, as it comes down to personal choice and what you have confidence in.
For many years I have used the Gold Label Tackle Pro Gold line (not the pro-clear). This is a line which is underated strength wise, by this I mean that although it states a breaking strain of 12lb it actually breaks at about 18lb even when knotted.
I have found that this line has excellent abrasion resistance and knot strength having landed carp to 49lb 14oz and catfish to 64lb 8oz on the 12lb b.s. (it really is tough as ‘old boots’). I also like the low visibilty weed green colour, which has it states is not very visible in the water.If you must use the 15lb then i would not hesitate in buying the nearest breaking strain in the pro gold.
Gold Label Tackle say :
Abrasion resistance: Frankly we didn’t believe that it was possible to make such a low memory, limp and pliable line which would give equal, let alone significantly greater, abrasion resistance than our competitors. We have found in tests that Pro Gold can actually be as much as 100 times more abrasion resistant than some competitors lines whose main feature is claimed to be abrasion resistance. Pale green, supple and smooth.
Soft & supple: The ideal line for trouble-free fixed spool use. None of the springiness and coiling that is associated with lines which have only a fraction of the abrasion resistance qualities of this outstanding line. The super smooth finish on this line means that casts will be further and quieter due to reduced friction.
High strength: Very high knot strength and shock absorbency to cope with fish lunging beneath the rod tip. Precise, uniform diameter to give a consistently reliable line.
Consistency: Is one of the most important features to consider when choosing a line. We have found no other line with comparable consistency in terms of diameter, breaking strain and abrasion resistance.
Harmful rays: Pro Gold comes to you boxed, without even a viewing slot, to ensure that it is not subjected to harmful rays before you even make your purchase. To greatly extend the life of any line it should be kept in a dark, cool atmosphere, whenever possible when you are not fishing
I wouldn’t disagree with any of the above.
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