spin king wrote: I've had that before using a different brand of fluro then I'd normally use, the braid wouldn't bed down into the fluro fluid and wouldn't look waxy, it would slip after pulling tight. Changed back to normal fluro and it was fine |
kaveman wrote:
What does the Kairiki 6lb braid actually test at? I use and sell Tasline Elite All white series braid. The lightest they do is 8lb which is a 6 strand braid and has a ABS of 14.2 lb. Awesome braid, very soft and thin for its BS (0.115mm) |
Cast-away wrote:
I spooled up 150yards of the Kairiki and after using the 0.07mm kairiki for a while its fair to say it breaks at 6lb or not much over which is alright because using only a 1000 setup got to play the fish like a twelve string. It certainly adds a new level of difficulty and excitement but my hookup rate has increased exponentially due to having the extra touch. It is a combination of the line and the light rod but would highly recommend it however you do lose fish from time to time breaking at your uni knot after say 50 fish or from over tightening on the drag. |
speckledknob wrote: The 832 breaking strain will be well above its rated 6lb that it why it appears much thicker. Possibly even up around 15lb? It is a good strong braid for its diameter... Can't speak for the Shimano stuff Also good call on the surgeons. It's exactly what I used for aussie estuary fishing never had it fail. It's a great knot especially for light line. |
kaveman wrote:
What rod are you using? we now sell carbon 8ft softbait rods that are very, very light and so sensitive that we can feel a fish fart |
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