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I think it might be pink ?
Seriously now....
I've probably tested about a grands worth of braids in the last 6 months. Some £25 a spool, some £75 and more.
I've learned alot about braids, how they work, their pro's and con's.
However, a few lines have been outstanding.
Yamatoyo SW PE #0.8 thru PE #2 = solid, reliable, hard wearing.
But, 0.8PE = 8lb
Power pro, a great, cheap reliable line but, in 8lb is like Yamatoyo PE 1.2 at 12lb. Same diameter but, you loose on casting distance and feel.
Morethan Sensor: Incredible, IF you can afford it.
Also tried, lots of varivas braids, rovex, powershot, untika, etc...some are great but, none outstanding.
But....
This pink YGK stuff is mental.
0.8 #PE that would be 8lb in old numbers is, wait for it....
12.1 lb
the PE #1.2 nearly 19lb compared to old numbers 12lb
to get close to describing this from a plugging standpoint as most of you don't fish jigs (yet).
PP at 15lb is at least 1/3rd thicker, 4lb lighter BS and casts I'd say, 20% less.
Paul B put us onto this stuff after taking the plunge in Nantes. He uses the PE # 1.5 at 22lb and often outcasts guys using older 10lb braids.
People don't often consider line to be important. Recent LRF and HRF exploits have totally addressed this issue and believe me, these newer braids are simply fantastic.
Treat those expensive rods and reels to something special kiddies.
Would you put remoulds on a Ferrari ?
Seriously now....
I've probably tested about a grands worth of braids in the last 6 months. Some £25 a spool, some £75 and more.
I've learned alot about braids, how they work, their pro's and con's.
However, a few lines have been outstanding.
Yamatoyo SW PE #0.8 thru PE #2 = solid, reliable, hard wearing.
But, 0.8PE = 8lb
Power pro, a great, cheap reliable line but, in 8lb is like Yamatoyo PE 1.2 at 12lb. Same diameter but, you loose on casting distance and feel.
Morethan Sensor: Incredible, IF you can afford it.
Also tried, lots of varivas braids, rovex, powershot, untika, etc...some are great but, none outstanding.
But....
This pink YGK stuff is mental.
0.8 #PE that would be 8lb in old numbers is, wait for it....
12.1 lb
the PE #1.2 nearly 19lb compared to old numbers 12lb
to get close to describing this from a plugging standpoint as most of you don't fish jigs (yet).
PP at 15lb is at least 1/3rd thicker, 4lb lighter BS and casts I'd say, 20% less.
Paul B put us onto this stuff after taking the plunge in Nantes. He uses the PE # 1.5 at 22lb and often outcasts guys using older 10lb braids.
People don't often consider line to be important. Recent LRF and HRF exploits have totally addressed this issue and believe me, these newer braids are simply fantastic.
Treat those expensive rods and reels to something special kiddies.
Would you put remoulds on a Ferrari ?