sonbert
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Post by sonbert on Sept 13, 2015 11:09:54 GMT
Hi all sorry if this is in the wrong section. Ive recently got myself a centre pin reel, and could do with some advice on line, I will be using it mainly for chub fishing on the rivers. Could on of you fellow anglers, recommend a good line to use use. Many thanks for any help you can give me.  |
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Post by suggsy on Sept 13, 2015 11:57:38 GMT
I've always used Bayer for my river work on stick. 2.6 main to a 1.7 bottom for chub and ill use 2.1 main to a 1.1 bottom if I know it's gonna be mainly dace. Maxima ok if u soak it in soapy water for stick
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sonbert
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Post by sonbert on Sept 13, 2015 12:04:34 GMT
I've always used Bayer for my river work on stick. 2.6 main to a 1.7 bottom for chub and ill use 2.1 main to a 1.1 bottom if I know it's gonna be mainly dace. Maxima ok if u soak it in soapy water for stick Thanks very much for your help mate, so I don`t need to use a floatant spray? just soak in soapy water? |
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Post by suggsy on Sept 13, 2015 12:15:56 GMT
That's all I do bud. Never used spray
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Post by zathras on Sept 13, 2015 14:08:44 GMT
I always use Maxima or Berkley Trilene 2lb or 3lb for stick float fishing with my 'Pin - but I've never used anything on either. They both are sturdy lines and even though 'light' lines I have had Chub to 6lb+ on them. I tend to use Trilene when the river is really clear.
Only load about 50mt on your 'Pin to avoid the line bedding in and not flowing off correctly - a Mate of mine only uses 30mt.!
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Post by suggsy on Sept 13, 2015 14:09:51 GMT
Sorry just read my post again. I use maxima for wagler and soak in soapy water but that will make it sink slightly, cos it degrease it but if you wanna use a spray to make it float use Mr sheen. No need for expensive line sprays
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sonbert
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Post by sonbert on Sept 13, 2015 15:43:34 GMT
Sorry just read my post again. I use maxima for wagler and soak in soapy water but that will make it sink slightly, cos it degrease it but if you wanna use a spray to make it float use Mr sheen. No need for expensive line sprays Ahh right I get you now, I was wondering about that, I used to use soapy water on my Waggler set up to sink the line also. Many thanks for your help mate, looking forward to having a go, did a little bit years ago but used a fixed spool reel. |
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sonbert
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Post by sonbert on Sept 13, 2015 15:45:13 GMT
Sorry just read my post again. I use maxima for wagler and soak in soapy water but that will make it sink slightly, cos it degrease it but if you wanna use a spray to make it float use Mr sheen. No need for expensive line sprays Thanks very much for your help, looking forward to giving it a go |
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Post by Sam Vimes on Sept 13, 2015 19:11:54 GMT
As far as I'm concerned, ideally you want a genuinely bouyant line for stick float fishing. Sinking lines can float, especially if they are fine diameter or they are treated to do so. However, I find this less than acceptable. Far better to have a line that floats naturally.
Once upon a time, I used Ultima Flo-Cast. Its hollow construction meant it floated like a top without any treatment. However, it wasn't without its downsides and its been discontinued anyway. I've been trying alternatives over the last year or so. Drennan Float Fish and Kamasan Bayer Perlon are reputed to be the same line. Both are pretty good, especially at the low price. However, I'm not entirely convinced that they are identical and marginally prefer the Perlon.
More recently I've been dabbling with braid, Powerpro, on one of my pins. So far so good. It floats like a top, is easy to pick up and very direct. The downside is the high cost (helped a little by the fact it'll last a lot longer than any mono) and the god awful noise it makes through rod rings. It can also be a little awkward in breezier conditions.
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biggsy
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Post by biggsy on Sept 13, 2015 21:54:17 GMT
Always use bayer perlon for my stick float fishing be it on the pin or abu closed face.
Perfect floating line.
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Post by stiglet on Sept 14, 2015 8:43:22 GMT
I always use daiwa line it tends to float well which i s what you need for the stick float as Zanthas says only put 50 or 60 yds of line on the pin otherwise it can bed in and cuse the line to stickmto the drum.
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Post by patterdalewilson on Sept 14, 2015 16:49:54 GMT
Bayer or drennan floatfish for me.
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Post by bradley on Sept 14, 2015 23:29:35 GMT
Same as wilson drennan float fish ive never had a problem with it, it floats well and its easy to control in fast water i think its because it seems abit stiffer than most reel lines.
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